Track and Field/Cross Country Programs Sign Six Newcomers

CHARLESTON, S.C. – College of Charleston head coach Amy Seago, associate head coach Mike Tornifolio and assistant coach Chris Bailey have inked six women who will join the Cougars next fall.

Kinsley Allen | Jumps | Williamston, S.C. | Palmetto HS

Earned all-state honors three times in the high jump
Was all-region in high, long and triple jumps and Regional Athlete of the Year in 2021 and 2022
Selected region Athlete of the Year in 2021 and 2022
Holds school records in the high jump (5'8"), long jump (16'10") and triple jump (36'5")
Competed for Tempo Sports Academy CJ Davidson for two years
Was a high jump All-American finalist for CJ Davidson

Seago on Allen: "We are excited to have Kinsley join us. She was sought after by some bigger schools. She will bring the attitude and work ethic we need to make positive strides forward."

Tornifolio on Allen: "Kinsley is the top high jumper in the state. She is competitive and motivated to achieve big heights, and she will work well with our athletes in the jumping events. She will be competitive right away in our conference and compete at a national level."

Natalie Donaldson | Distance | Newark, Del. | Saint Mark's HS

Two-time team captain for both cross country and track and field
Was first team all-Catholic, all-county and all-state in cross country in 2019
Earned spot on first team all-Catholic as a junior and senior
Selected to compete at the Meet of Champions in 2019, 2020 and 2021
Has PRs of 18:51 in 5k, 2:22 in indoor 800, 5:10 in indoor mile and 11:22 in 3200
Helped lead team to state title in cross county in 2021 and outdoor track and field titles in 2021 and 2022

Seago on Donaldson: "Natalie has the personality that makes for a great distance runner. Her serious focus on goal attainment will serve her and her teammates well both on the course and in the classroom. We believe her best years of running are ahead of her."

Bailey on Donaldson: "Natalie is mature and is focused on her decisions and goals. There is no doubt she will hold herself and teammates to a high standard."

Madison Jent | Pole Vault | Charleston, S.C. | Philip Simmons HS

Served as team captain in 2022
Took state title in pole vault in 2021 and 2022
Was Lower State champion with PR of 12'6" in May 2022
Helped team win 2A state championships the past two years
Competed for Mount Pleasant Track Club and was fourth at the Junior Olympics in 2021

Seago on Jent: "Madison will help the competitiveness of our vault group. It is always great to have a local athlete join the squad. She brings with her great support. We anticipate a smooth transition to college-level athletics."

Tornifolio on Jent: "Madison is an up-and-coming talent in the pole vault. She has a high ceiling and will add depth to the group. I am excited to see how high she can jump in the coming years as we continue to build the group to compete at a high level in the CAA and on the national level."

Katie O'Toole | Distance | Milton, Mass. | Milton HS

Voted team MVP for 2022 outdoor season and was Athlete of the Month in April
Finished sixth in the mile (5:13) at MIAA championships in 2022
Member of 4x800 relay team that was second at both indoor and outdoor state championships meet
Ran on 4x800 relay team that qualified for the New Balance Outdoor Championships and ran a 2:20 split
Helped lead cross country team to three state titles
Selected Rookie of the Year for cross county and indoor and outdoor track her freshman season

Seago on O'Toole: "Katie's enthusiasm is infectious. Her drive to accomplish her goals were apparent in the recruiting process, and she's already proven when she wants something she goes after it with her whole heart. Her experience racing in the Northeast will be of value to our program as we tackle the challenges our CAA foes throw our way."

Bailey on O'Toole: "Katie adds more mid-distance talent to our roster. Her experience running relays and in indoor track will be a major asset now that we have an indoor conference championship meet."

Sophie Pierce | Pole Vault | Boulder, Colo. | Fairview HS

Qualified for and competed in the pole vault in every league and state meet throughout her career
Earned berth in the state meet in the high jump her junior season
Set school pole vault record as a sophomore by clearing 11'9"
Helped team finish second at the Class 5A state meet her sophomore year and fourth as a junior
Was Academic All-State first team
Competed for Above the Bar and was part of its national travel team

Seago on Pierce: "Sophie has the focus and steadiness of a competitor who will move us forward not only in her event group but as a cohesive unit. We are thrilled to add her to our program."

Tornifolio on Pierce: "It is very exciting to add Sophie to the team. Watching her develop this year has been fun to watch. She brings a lot of energy and excitement to the event. She will help us elevate the group and gives us even more depth in the pole vault."

Cameron Wicker | Distance | Pomaria, S.C. | Mid-Carolina HS

Won three region championships in cross country and was all-state in 2019 and 2020
Was region titlist in 800, 1600 and 3200 and member of all-region team in 2021 and 2022
Set school record in 1600 (5:14) at the SCHSL 3A state championship meet
Also holds school marks in the 3200 (12:11) and 4x800 relay and has PR of 19:25 in the 5k
Helped team win region champions in cross country (2020-22) and track and field (2021-22)

Seago on Wicker: "Cameron is a welcome addition to the team. We believe she will bring balance to the squad and that she is just scratching the surface of her running success."

Bailey on Wicker: "Cameron's love for running is apparent, and she will benefit from having supportive teammates around her."

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