ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) - Head coach Jeanette Bolden signed eight talented recruits to National Letters of Intent during the early fall signing period.
"I'm extremely pleased with the efforts of our staff in recruiting these eight young ladies," Bolden said. "The three joining us in January will have an immediate impact on our team. This is one of the best, balanced recruiting classes at UCF."
The Knights added four Florida products in Keausha Bradley-Macklin, Daneesha Davidson, Daesha Rogers and Shaniya Williams. Courtney Morgan will head to the Sunshine State from Illinois to compete in shot put and discus for the Knights. Twin sisters Trevia Gumbs and Tynelle Gumbs are joined by Central Arizona College teammate Marleena Eubanks.
UCF will begin its indoor season on Jan. 13 at the Birmingham Team Meet.
Keausha Bradley-Macklin, Hallandale Beach, Fla. (Hallandale HS)
- 2016 All-Broward County First Team selection
- District champion in long jump and triple jump
- Won 300 hurdles and long jump at BCAA meet
- 100M hurdles PR is 14.98
- 300M hurdles PR is 43.75
- Long jump PR is 18-1.00
- Triple jump PR is 37-6.50
Daneesha Davidson, Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough HS)
- Fourth-ranked senior 300M hurdler in the state of Florida
- PR time of 43.78 in 300M hurdles ranks 38th nationally for the class of 2017
- Boasts a PR of 39'1" in the triple jump
- Chose UCF over USF, Mississippi State and FIU
Marleena Eubanks, Middlesex, Jamaica (Central Arizona College)
- NJCAA 800M champion in 2016
- 400M PR is 54.2
- 800M PR is 2:04.5
- 1500M PR is 4:32
Trevia Gumbs, Belle Vue, British Virgin Islands (Central Arizona College)
- Five-time NJCAA All-American
- NJCAA silver medalist in the shot put in 2015
- NJCAA bronze medalist in the weight throw in 2016
- Weight throw PR is 62-7
- Shot put PR is 48-2.25
- Hammer PR is 162-5
- Discus PR is 152-6
Tynelle Gumbs, Belle Vue, British Virgin Islands (Central Arizona College)
- Five-time NJCAA All-American
- Set NJCAA Weight Throw National Record in 2016
- NJCAA Weight Throw Champion in 2016 with a PR of 68'7.25"
- Hammer PR is 184-3
- Shot put PR is 42-7
- Discus PR is 156-8.5
- Javelin PR is 133-1.25
Courtney Morgan, Aurora, Ill. (Metea Valley)
- Ranked No. 3 nationally in indoor shot put
- Ranked No. 13 nationally in outdoor shot put
- Ranked No. 27 in discus
- Medaled in both shot put and discus three straight years
- Shot put PR is 48-4.25
- Discus PR is 146-9
Daesha Rogers, North Miami, Fla. (North Miami HS)
- Won individual girls title at GMAC Cross Country Championships
- 400M PR is 55.82
- 800M PR is 2:07.65
- 1500M PR is 4:35.40
- 1600M PR is 4:54.03
Shaniya Williams, Miami, Fla. (Robert Morgan Educational Center)
- 100M PR is 11.81
- 200M PR is 24.13
- 300M PR is 42.50