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2026-27 Men's Track & Field Roster

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  • Avon Adams - View Profile
    Sprints 5'8" 155 lbs

    Avon Adams

    So. Tonawanda, N.Y. DePaul University
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    Sophomore Tonawanda, N.Y. DePaul University
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  • Sprints 5'5" 150 lbs

    Ryan Anonye

    Fr. Amandugba, Nigeria Liverpool H.S.
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    Freshman Amandugba, Nigeria Liverpool H.S.
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  • Sprints 6'2" 165 lbs

    Sam Bowers

    Fr. Silver Creek, N.Y. Silver Creek HS
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    Freshman Silver Creek, N.Y. Silver Creek HS
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  • Seth Connery - View Profile
    Sprints/Jumps 5'11" 190 lbs

    Seth Connery

    Sr. North Tonawanda, N.Y. Niagara-Wheatfield HS
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    Senior North Tonawanda, N.Y. Niagara-Wheatfield HS
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  • Jerod Daniels - View Profile
    Distance

    Jerod Daniels

    So. Cheektowaga, N.Y. Maryvale HS
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    Sophomore Cheektowaga, N.Y. Maryvale HS
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  • Zayvion Davis - View Profile
    Sprints

    Zayvion Davis

    So. Lansing, N.Y.
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    Sophomore Lansing, N.Y.
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  • Owen Dernbach - View Profile
    Sprints/Jumps 5'9" 155 lbs

    Owen Dernbach

    Sr. Alden, N.Y. St. Mary's of Lancaster HS
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    Senior Alden, N.Y. St. Mary's of Lancaster HS
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  • Simon Evans - View Profile
    Distance 5'9" 135 lbs

    Simon Evans

    So. Galway, N.Y. Galway HS
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    Sophomore Galway, N.Y. Galway HS
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  • Distance 6'0" 135 lbs

    Mike Gregoire

    Fr. Amherst, N.Y. Williamsville North HS
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    Freshman Amherst, N.Y. Williamsville North HS
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  • Ibrahim Hakizimana - View Profile
    Middle Distance 5'7" 120 lbs

    Ibrahim Hakizimana

    So. Rochester, N.Y.
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    Sophomore Rochester, N.Y.
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  • Sprints/Jumps 6'3" 195 lbs

    Eric James, Jr.

    Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Obama International HS
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    Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Obama International HS
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  • CJ Johnson - View Profile
    Distance 5'8" 130 lbs

    CJ Johnson

    Sr. Baltimore, Md. Mount Saint Joseph HS
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    Senior Baltimore, Md. Mount Saint Joseph HS
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  • Andre Kannisto - View Profile
    Distance 6'0" 150 lbs

    Andre Kannisto

    So. Boston, N.Y. Eden HS
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    Sophomore Boston, N.Y. Eden HS
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  • Ethan Keating - View Profile
    Distance 5'8" 125 lbs

    Ethan Keating

    Sr. Wooster, Ohio Wooster HS
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    Senior Wooster, Ohio Wooster HS
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  • Devon Mendez - View Profile
    Sprints/Hurdles 5'10" 175 lbs

    Devon Mendez

    Jr. Hartford, Conn. West Virginia State University
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    Junior Hartford, Conn. West Virginia State University
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  • Distance 6'0" 150 lbs

    Trevor Rodriguez

    Fr. Lockport, N.Y.
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    Freshman Lockport, N.Y.
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  • Brendan Smukall - View Profile
    Distance 5'8" 137 lbs

    Brendan Smukall

    So. Buffalo, N.Y. Kenmore East HS
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    Sophomore Buffalo, N.Y. Kenmore East HS
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  • Brad Tobin - View Profile
    Distance 6'1" 175 lbs

    Brad Tobin

    Sr. Hamburg, N.Y. Hamburg HS
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    Senior Hamburg, N.Y. Hamburg HS
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  • Distance 5'11" 135 lbs

    Ryan Weller

    Fr. Farmington, N.Y. Canandaigua Academy
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    Freshman Farmington, N.Y. Canandaigua Academy
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Staff Roster

Men's Track & Field Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Pete Gratien

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  • Assistant Coach (Distance)

    Kelsey Ryan

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  • Assistant Coach (Throws)

    Maggie Fuentes

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  • Assistant Coach (Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles)

    Jaye Pratt

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  • Assistant Coach (Distance)

    Judy Arlington

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  • Graduate Assistant Coach

    Jordan Schlagenghauf

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Men's Track & Field Support Staff

  • Sport Supervisor

    Suzie Yormick-DeNillo

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  • Primary Athletic Trainer (Throwers)

    Alicia Loh

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  • Primary Athletic Trainer (Distance Runners)

    Molly Dineen

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  • Primary Athletic Trainer (Sprinters/Jumpers)

    Zach Morris

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  • Communications/Media Relations Contact

    Connor Griffin

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  • Strength & Conditioning Coach

    TJ LaVigne

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  • Academic Support & Community Engagement

    Nicole Sheehan

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  • Mental Performance Consultant

    Nate Huckle

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  • Sports Dietician

    Natalie Robertello

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2026-27 Men's Track & Field Roster
Image Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Event(s) Hometown/Previous School Custom Field 1
Avon Adams headshot 2026 Avon Adams So. 5-8 155 Sprints Tonawanda, N.Y. / DePaul University
Ryan Anonye Fr. 5-5 150 Sprints Amandugba, Nigeria / Liverpool H.S.
Sam Bowers Fr. 6-2 165 Sprints Silver Creek, N.Y. / Silver Creek HS
Seth Connery Seth Connery Sr. 5-11 190 Sprints/Jumps North Tonawanda, N.Y. / Niagara-Wheatfield HS
Jerod Daniels 2025 headshot Jerod Daniels So. - Distance Cheektowaga, N.Y. / Maryvale HS
Zayvion Davis HS 2026.png Zayvion Davis So. - Sprints Lansing, N.Y. /
Own Dernbach 2024-25 headshot Owen Dernbach Sr. 5-9 155 Sprints/Jumps Alden, N.Y. / St. Mary's of Lancaster HS
Simon Evans 2025 headshot Simon Evans So. 5-9 135 Distance Galway, N.Y. / Galway HS
Mike Gregoire Fr. 6-0 135 Distance Amherst, N.Y. / Williamsville North HS
Ibrahim Hakizimana 2025 headshot Ibrahim Hakizimana So. 5-7 120 Middle Distance Rochester, N.Y. /
Eric James, Jr. Fr. 6-3 195 Sprints/Jumps Pittsburgh, Pa. / Obama International HS
CJ Johnson 2025 headshot CJ Johnson Sr. 5-8 130 Distance Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph HS
Andre Kannisto 2025 headshot Andre Kannisto So. 6-0 150 Distance Boston, N.Y. / Eden HS
Ethan Keating 2025 headshot Ethan Keating Sr. 5-8 125 Distance Wooster, Ohio / Wooster HS
Devon Mendez headshot 2026 Devon Mendez Jr. 5-10 175 Sprints/Hurdles Hartford, Conn. / West Virginia State University
Trevor Rodriguez Fr. 6-0 150 Distance Lockport, N.Y. /
Brendan Smukall 2025 headshot Brendan Smukall So. 5-8 137 Distance Buffalo, N.Y. / Kenmore East HS
Brad Tobin 2025 headshot Brad Tobin Sr. 6-1 175 Distance Hamburg, N.Y. / Hamburg HS
Ryan Weller Fr. 5-11 135 Distance Farmington, N.Y. / Canandaigua Academy

Men's Track & Field Coaching Staff

Men's Track & Field - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Pete Gratien Headshot 2021 Pete Gratien Head Coach
Kelsey Ryan Headshot 2023 Kelsey Ryan Assistant Coach (Distance)
Maggie Fuentes Headshot 2018 Maggie Fuentes Assistant Coach (Throws)
Jaye Pratt Assistant Coach (Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles)
Judy Arlington Headshot 2019 Judy Arlington Assistant Coach (Distance)
Jordan Schlagenghauf Graduate Assistant Coach

Men's Track & Field Support Staff

Men's Track & Field - Support Staff
Image Name Title
susie_denillo_2022 Suzie Yormick-DeNillo Sport Supervisor
Alicia_loh_2022 Alicia Loh Primary Athletic Trainer (Throwers)
Molly Dineen Molly Dineen Primary Athletic Trainer (Distance Runners)
zach morris AT Zach Morris Primary Athletic Trainer (Sprinters/Jumpers)
Connor Griffin Headshot Connor Griffin Communications/Media Relations Contact
tj_lavigne_2022 TJ LaVigne Strength & Conditioning Coach
Nicole Sheehan headshot Nicole Sheehan Academic Support & Community Engagement
Nate Huckle Mental Performance Head Shot Nate Huckle Mental Performance Consultant
Natalie Robertello Head Shot Natalie Robertello Sports Dietician

Staff Roster

Men's Track & Field Coaching Staff

Men's Track & Field Support Staff