Cross Country/Track Signs Three More 2020 Recruits

MALIBU, California – Sylvia Mosqueda, head coach of the Pepperdine track and cross country teams, announced the national letter-of-intent signing of three more men's recruits in Johnathan Flint, Andrew Lane and Ryan Hemphill.

"I'm super excited about our new freshmen coming in -- Nate Lannen, Ryan Hemphill, Andrew Lane and Johnathan Flint," said Mosqueda. "They are a strong group of men. These young men are going to be a big game changer for our Pepperdine men's cross country and track teams. I'm super excited to get this team together and start coaching them and to get them on a starting line to see them make some waves."

Johnathan Flint | Flower Mound, Texas

During his time at Flower Mound High School, Flint earned a seventh-place finish at the district cross country meet in 2019 and helped his team to three third-place finishes at the Texas State High School meet in 2016, 2018 and 2019. He also qualified and competed in the University Interscholastic League track meet during all four years of high school.

"My goal as a member of this team is to be a part of something bigger than running," Flint said. "I want to be a leader and inspire a culture of hard work, confidence and compassion for one another. Most importantly, I want to leave the team knowing that I helped make a positive impact as runners and as people."

Flint has also been commended on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, has earned AP Honors Scholar status and is a member of National Spanish Honor Society.

Ryan Hemphill | Visalia, Calif.

Hemphill joins the Waves from Redwood High School, where he specialized in the 400 and 800 meters. He earned a third-place finish at the 2019 West Yosemite League Cross Country Championships. He also helped his team to winning four consecutive West Yosemite League championships in a row.

"I think that I will bring a good attitude to the team" said Hemphill. "I will always work hard and put my teammates first. I'm really looking forward to being part of the team!"

During Hemphill's 2019 track season, he medaled in the distance medley relay at Arcadia, medaled in the 800m and 4x800m relay at Mt. Sac and earned a first-place finish at the CIF Central Section Championship in the 800m to qualify for and compete at the California state meet. In first two meets of the 2020 season, Hemphill ran PRs in the 400m (50.51) and 800m (1:54.12). His time of 1:54.12 in the 800 earned him the second-fastest time in California for the 2020 season.

Andrew Lane | East Lansing, Mich.

Lane comes to Pepperdine from East Lansing High School, where he was the 2019 cross country champion in his conference. He then went on to earn a 15th-place finish at the state meet with a PR of 15:27, which is the current school record at East Lansing High. He also helped his high school team win the conference championship in 2019. Lane took eighth place at the 2020 state championships for the indoor 3200m and currently holds a PR in the 3200m at 9:23.

"I am super competitive and am excited to work hard in order to continue to get better," said Lane. "I am dedicated to improve as an individual in order to better the team."

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