Class: Freshman
Hometown: Bonifay, FL
High School: Wharton High School

• Started junior year of high school
• Won most improved
• Improved his 800 by 10 seconds with his persona best being 2:05.92
• Completed senior season with 14 top 10 finishes 

“My first reason for choosing Barry was because of the location, since Barry is very close to my family I can visit whenever and still feel at home even when I am away. The second reason I chose Barry is because of how deep the team is, there's a lot of guys on the team who are faster than me and it makes me feel like I have a lot of people to chase and work with who will be able to challenge me and make me better.” – Thomas Anderson

“Thomas is a humble young man who’s willing to put in the work and isn’t afraid to challenge himself. He has a great mindset and understands that growth takes time. I think that approach will allow him to continue progressing and become a stronger athlete year after year.” – Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Orlando, FL
High School: Edgewater High School

• Three time state qualifier
• Two time regional champion
• Two time district champion
• One time Adidas national champion
• Three time Junior Olympic champion

“I chose Barry University because on my visit the school and the environment felt like family, my teammates took me in and I felt welcomed even though I was yet to be an official part of the team.  I am looking forward to building something a Barry.” – Treyce Cleveland

“TC is coming off a strong Track & Field season, qualifying for the FHSAA 3A State Meet in the 800 meters. What stands out most is his patience and focus on the process. He’s hungry to keep developing, and I’m excited to see how that mindset translates to cross country.” – Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
High School: Northwood High School

• Won most improved during Sophomore season
• Won MVP during senior season
• Was on the division five championship girls track team

"I chose Barry University because I felt that the opportunities that I could have here would put me in the best position moving forward. " – Ariana Amaya

“Arianna had a strong summer and it’s paying off. She’s not settling for good enough, and that drive has been really encouraging to see. I’m excited to see how far she can take herself with this level of commitment.” – Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Chesterfield, MO
High School: Parkway Central

• Four time All Conference runner
• All District runner 
• Set multiple personal best

“Barry University gave me a chance to continue my running career and to work towards the goal that I have for myself in cross country.” – Danielle Burk

“Simply put, Dani is a workhorse. I find myself trying to rein her in and fine-tune a few things more often than I’m pushing her forward, which makes my job a lot easier. She brings a tremendous work ethic every day, and I think she’s going to make her presence felt.” – Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
High School: Nova High School

• Won the Service Above Self award
• Personal be 5k is 23:57.03
• Competed in Flag Football, Track and Field, and Cross Country

“I chose Barry because when visiting the school I enjoyed the environment and could tell that Barry is a place that could make me a better competitor.” – Chloe Clemons

“Chloe is relatively new to the sport, but she’s already shown that she has some really good physical tools, including strength and foot speed. For her, the focus will be on building the stamina and mental fortitude needed to handle the demands of collegiate-level running. She has a great foundation to build from, and I’m excited to see how she develops.” – Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Vero Beach, FL
High School: Vero Beach Senior High School

• Set personal best in both the 400m and 800m for senior season
• Also won academic awards such as the principle award and was apart of the National Honor Society

“I chose Barry University for the the tight nit community that I felt and because I knew that the cross country program would push me to my limit.”  – Jailynn Lorenzo

“Jailynn comes from a family of fighters, and you can see that competitive spirit in her. She knows how to grind, she embraces hard work, and she doesn’t back down when things get tough. That toughness is going to serve her well as she continues to develop.”– Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Haines City, FL
High School: Winter Haven Senior High School

• Polk County champion in 800m
• 2025 mid distance runner of the year 

 “I chose Barry because I think being here will make me a better runner because of the competitive environment” – Daveen McPherson

“Deveen was a late addition to the team, but an awesome nonetheless. As with the typical mid-distance athlete, cross country hasn't been her comfort zone in the past, but she’s embraced the challenge with a great attitude and I’m excited to see what she can bring as the season progresses.”– Padin

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Santa Rosa Beach, FL
High School: South Walton High School

• Set two personal best during senior year in the 5000m 
• Competed in ten races her senior year 

 “I chose Barry because I wanted to be apart of something that I feel I could help improve” – Luna de Laat

“Luna is sneaky explosive and a great teammate. She has some qualities that can really impact a race, and I’m excited to see her take the next steps toward using those strengths to directly impact winning. She’s a fun athlete to coach and has a lot of potential.”– Padin