LARAMIE, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming track & field program has added 10 student-athletes to its 2018-19 roster, head coach Bryan Berryhill announced Monday. The group is composed of five Cowboys and five Cowgirls, while it includes four Wyoming natives. The four distance runners in the class will also join the UW cross country roster, while the group also includes three throwers, two jumpers and one hurdler.

Below is a look at each of the new student-athletes who will don the Brown and Gold in 2018-19, organized alphabetically.

Aumni Ashby | Jumps/Sprints | Denver, Colo. | Cherry Creek HS

• 2016 Colorado 5A state runner-up in triple jump
• 19^th in triple jump at 2017 New Balance indoor nationals
• Centennial League triple jump champion

Personal Bests
Triple jump: 40-5

Wyoming associate head coach Quincy Howe: "Aumni has had a stellar career in gymnastics and she is an emerging talent in the jumping events. She will be a part of the 1-2 tandem of freshman triple jumpers coming in to add depth to the event along with standout Cowgirl Ja'la Henderson."

Kaylee Bentley | Distance | Scottsbluff, Neb. | Scottsbluff HS

• 2017 NSAA Class B state cross country runner-up
• 2017 B-4 District cross country runner-up
• Fourth place at 2017 Nebraska Cross Country Festival
• Sixth place at 2017 Nike Cross Heartland Regional Championships

Personal Bests
5K (cross country): 18:34.9

Wyoming associate head coach Amanda Clower: "We are excited to add Kaylee to our Cowgirl distance program. She had a breakthrough at the 2017 Nebraska State Cross Country Championships, placing second."

Mary Carbee | Throws | Lynden, Wash. | Sehome HS

• 2017 Washington 2A state champion in shot put and discus
• 2017 Washington 2A District 1&2 champion in shot put and discus
• Current 2018 Washington 2A state shot put leader by more than a foot and a half, fourth in all classifications

Personal Bests
Shot Put: 43-11.5
Discus: 134-3

Wyoming assistant coach Carrie Lane: "Mary is another outstanding all-around athlete with some state track & field titles under her belt already. With her talent in both shot put and discus, she will complement our young women's squad and provide some great depth in several throwing events."

Maddison Dedic | Throws | Casper, Wyo. | Kelly Walsh HS

• 2018 Wyoming indoor track & field state champion in shot put
• Undefeated in shot put competitions so far during 2018 outdoor season
• 2017 Wyoming 4A state champion in shot put
• 2017 Wyoming 4A All-State honoree in volleyball

Personal Bests
Shot Put: 40-11
Discus: 136-3

Wyoming assistant coach Carrie Lane: "Maddy is a proven winner in two sports, owning a team state championship in volleyball and two individual state titles in the shot put. I am excited about her all-around athleticism, her love for competing, and the fact that she is a local athlete who is proud to compete for Wyoming.  She will be an outstanding addition to our throws squad."

Philip Henry | Distance | Laramie, Wyo. | Laramie HS

• 2016 Wyoming 4A cross country state champion
• 2017 Wyoming 4A cross country state runner-up
• Four-time Wyoming 4A cross country team state champion
• 2018 Wyoming state indoor runner-up in 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters
• 2017 Wyoming 4A state outdoor runner-up in 3,200 meters
• Younger brother of current Cowboys Jonah Henry and Christopher Henry

Personal Bests
1,600 meters: 4:27.54
3,200 meters: 9:40.29
5K (cross country): 15:45

Wyoming assistant coach Scott Dahlberg: "Philip is a great addition to the Wyoming cross country and distance programs. In addition to a successful athletic career at Laramie High School, he's a very good student and has great character. The diligence he's shown in high school sets him up well for the collegiate system athletically and academically, and I look forward to working with him." 

Shayla Howell | Jumps | Colony, Wyo. | Belle Fourche HS (South Dakota)

• 2017 South Dakota Class A champion in 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump and triple jump
• 2016 South Dakota Class A champion in 200 meters, 400 meters and triple jump
• Featured in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd section in September 2017
• Mother Shanna was a 2017 inductee to the Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1991 national champion rodeo team

Personal Bests
100 meters: 12.15
Long jump: 18-6
Triple jump: 39-9
High jump: 5-6

Wyoming associate head coach Quincy Howe: "Shayla is a multi-sport athlete that will be a key contributor in the horizontal jumps and relays immediately. We are ecstatic that she chose the University of Wyoming and are looking forward to see her development in our program."

Blake Hubert | Distance | Fort Collins, Colo. | Fossil Ridge HS

• 2017 Front Range League cross country champion
• 2017 Colorado 5A Region 4 cross country runner-up

Personal Bests
3,200 meters: 9:47.54
5K (cross country): 15:37

Wyoming assistant coach Scott Dahlberg: "We are very excited Blake will be a Cowboy next year. During the cross country season, he progressed well by putting himself in the mix with good competition and showing he has a lot of potential at the collegiate level. His demeanor, competitiveness, and work ethic will greatly contribute to the team."
 
Caige McComb | Hurdles | Casper, Wyo. | Kelly Walsh HS

• 2018 Wyoming indoor track & field state champion in 55-meter hurdles (undefeated in the event throughout the season)
• 2018 Simplot Games runner-up in 60-meter hurdles
• Winner in six of seven hurdles competitions so far during 2018 outdoor season
• Fourth-place finisher in 300-meter hurdles at 2017 Wyoming 4A outdoor state championships
• Third-place finisher in 55-meter hurdles at 2017 Wyoming state indoor championships
• Third-place finisher in 110-meter hurdles at 2016 Wyoming 4A outdoor state championships

Personal Bests
55-meter hurdles: 7.60
60-meter hurdles: 8.07
110-meter hurdles: 14.47
300-meter hurdles: 39.62

Wyoming associate head coach Quincy Howe: "Caige is another standout from the powerhouse track & field program at Kelly Walsh High School. Caige will add to the depth in the short and long hurdles for the Cowboys. His versatility in the events make him a valuable addition."

Colton Paller | Throws | Shelton, Wash. | Olympic College

• 2017 Northwest Athletic Conference discus champion
• First-place finisher in three of five discus competitions so far during 2018 season

Personal Bests
Discus: 165-8.75

Wyoming assistant coach Carrie Lane: "As a 2-year college transfer, Colton will contribute at the conference level right away in the long throws. He has aspirations to achieve beyond the conference level and he absolutely has the ability to do so.  I am excited to guide him to the next step in his college career and eager to get started with him." 

Will Persin | Distance | Lafayette, Ind. | McCutcheon HS

• 2018 Indiana state champion in 3,200 meters indoors (all classifications)
• 10^th place at 2017 Indiana state cross country championships (all classifications)
• 16^th place at 2017 Mid-East cross country championships
• Two-time IHSAA regional cross country champion (2016, 2017)

Personal Bests
Mile: 4:25.05
3,200 meters: 9:13.97
5K (cross country): 15:34

Wyoming assistant coach Scott Dahlberg: "I greatly look forward to working with Will during his college career. He's a team guy that contributes to our culture. As proven by his results the past few years, he brings great experience of showing up well in big races."