Men's Indoor Track & Field 3/27/2025 12:20:00 PM

Cougars' Indoor Track & Field programs dominate CUNYAC All-Star distinctions as Hugh Reid, 15 student-athletes earn honors

The City University of New York Athletic Conference revealed its end-of-year awards for the 2024-2025 indoor track and field season, as voted upon by the league's head coaches. Medgar Evers' track and field teams dominated the distinctions, with a total of 16 student-athletes/coaches earning honors.

Hugh Reid – Men's Coach of the Year

- Led Cougars to second consecutive CUNYAC championship
- Under Coach Reid's Tutelage, the team broke 13 school records, while also setting two CUNYAC records
- Reid's team was ranked #1 by the USTFCCCA in the CUNYAC rankings with 711.61 points
- The Cougars boasted 23 CUNYAC qualifiers under Reid's tutelage
- Out of 27 CUNYAC weekly awards distributed, Medgar Evers captured 21 of them

Jahiem Johnson – Men's Track Athlete of the Year

- Secured the Male Track Athlete of the Week honor five times—three more than any other athlete in the conference.
- His consistency and versatility set him apart, with top-six rankings in four individual events, a spot on the top-ranked 4x400 relay team, and five school records to his name.
- Ranked No. 2 in CUNYAC in the 60m (7.17), 200m (22.10#), and 400m (51.60#).
- AARTF Regional qualifier in the 200m and 4x200 relay
- Individual MEC records in the 300m (35.68#), 500m (1:08.07#) and 600m (1:28.67#)
- Part of the school-record 4x200 relay (1:31.64#) and 4x400 relay (3:26.59#)
- USTFCCCA Regional Rankings: No. 18 (4x400 relay), No. 29 (60m), No. 27 (200m), No. 34 (400m)
- At the 2024-2025 CUNYAC championship, he earned the victory in the 400 (51.19)

Reco Griffith – Men's Rookie of the Year

- CUNYAC leader in the 60-Meter Dash, (6.90), 200-Meter Dash (21.87#), and 4x400 relay (3:26.59#)
- Owns school records in the 200m, 4x200 relay (1:31.64#) and 4x400 relay.
- AARTFC Regional qualifier in the 60m, 200m, and 4x200 relay
- USTFCCCA Regional Rankings: No. 7 (60m), No. 9 (200m), No. 18 (4x400 relay)
- National Rankings: No. 46 (60m), No. 58 (200m)
- CUNYAC Championships - claimed first place in both the 60-meter and 200-meter dash events
- 1st Team All-Region - Men's 60m Dash

Dontay Washington – Men's Sportsmanship Award Recipient

- A true embodiment of dedication and resilience, Washington is a leader, mentor, and inspiration to his teammates. Whether it's enduring long commutes to practice, competing in multiple grueling events as a Pentathlete and Heptathlete, or supporting teammates on and off the track, Washington is the heart and soul of his team.

- Coming into the CUNYAC championships, Washington ranked No. 150 nationally in the Heptathlon and 6th in the Region. He competes in multiple events and is ranked ninth in the 60m, 2nd in the 60mh, LJ 5th, TJ 5th, SP 11th, HJ 2nd, PV 2nd in CUNYAC.

- Washington balances his athletic commitments with an internship with the Office of Communications, where he offers his art, his writing and his insight into creating better bonds with students not only on campus, and caretaking responsibilities for his ill mother.

- This Sportsmanship Award recipient endures more than 75 minutes on the subway just to get to school and then the same ride back after late-night practices in the basement of the Carroll Street Building at Medgar Evers College. He does it all with a smile and a subtle humor that makes everyday a bit better for those around him — and puts in the effort that both seniors and freshmen are happy to follow.

- A beacon of positivity and motivation for his team. Washington's selflessness and unwavering commitment make him the ideal Sportsman of the Year.

The full contingent of male Cougars to make the All-Conference team were as follows: Johnson, Griffith, Washington, Adeolu Adeyemi, Omari Hinds, Rupert Luard-Charles, Chrisnel Nicolas, and Michael Ortega.

Toshel Goffe – Women's Track Athlete of the Year

- CUNYAC leader in the 60m, 200m, and 4x400 relay events
- School record holder in the 55m (7.28), 60m (7.77), and 200m (25.56#).
- USTFCCCA National Rankings: No. 45 (60m) and No. 96 (200m)
- Posted three victories at CUNYAC championships: 60-meter dash (7.78), 200-meter dash (24.86) and 400-meter dash (1:00.29). Goffe was also a member of the Cougars' winning 4x400 relay (4:23.98).
At the AARTFC championships, she set a new school record in the 200-Meter Dash (24.75s)

Thenica Thompson – Women's Rookie of the Year

- Thompson earned CUNYAC Women's Rookie of the Week honors four times and Track Athlete of the Week once.
-Second-fastest 60m (8.19) and 200m (26.96#) and she is also 2nd in the long jump (4.89m). She is also ranked 3rd in the 400m (1:04.34#).
- School record-holder in the distance medley relay and 4x200m relay.
- Top-5 school rankings in multiple events, including 300m, 4x400 relay, and long jump.
- AARTFC Regional qualifier in the 4x200 relay

Rounding out the list of female Cougars to make the All-Conference team were as follows: Goffe, Thompson, Aaliyah Bartholomew, Rinnah Brown, Nia Butler, Shaniya Chung, and Nana Samake.

The Full 2024-2025 Indoor Track & Field All-Conference teams can be seen below:

2024-2025 CUNYAC Men's Indoor Track & Field Major Award Recipients

Track Athlete of the Year: Jahiem Johnson, Medgar Evers
Field Athlete of the Year: Solomon Kumi, Hunter
Rookie of the Year: Reco Griffith, Medgar Evers
Coach of the Year: Hugh Reid, Medgar Evers
Sportsmanship Award: Dontay Washington, Medgar Evers
Sportsmanship Team: Nelson Benzan, Jr., Lehman, Angel Martinez, Hunter, Dontay Washington, Medgar Evers, Richard Reyes, York

2024-2025 CUNYAC Men's Indoor Track & Field All-Star Team

Harrison Abarca, Hunter
Brian Arias, Hunter
Melvil Badier, Hunter
Jonathan Cauchi, Hunter
Brian Guillermo, Hunter
Leonardo Kaplan, Hunter
Solomon Kumi, Hunter
Mateo Penafiel, Hunter
Hengzhi Zhu, Hunter
Quincy Miller, Lehman
Adelou Adeyemi, Medgar Evers
Reco Griffith, Medgar Evers
Omari Hinds, Medgar Evers
Jahiem Johnson, Medgar Evers
Rupert Luard-Charles, Medgar Evers
Chrisnel Nicholas, Medgar Evers
Michael Ortega, Medgar Evers
Dontay Washington, Medgar Evers

2024-2025 CUNYAC Women's Indoor Track & Field Major Award Recipients

Track Athlete of the Year: Toshel Goffe, Medgar Evers
Field Athlete of the Year: Jamie Risso, Hunter
Rookie of the Year: Thenica Thompson, Medgar Evers
Coach of the Year: Marvin Hawkins, Hunter
Sportsmanship Award: Keanna Clouden, York
Sportsmanship Team: Colby Corley, Lehman, Irving Jiang, Hunter, Aaliyah Bartholomew, Medgar Evers, Keanna Clouden, York

2024-2025 CUNYAC Women's Indoor Track & Field All-Star Team

Salma El Bezzaoui, Hunter
Shannon Ferri, Hunter
Irving Jiang, Hunter
Melanie Liu, Hunter
Peach Kilroy, Hunter
Taelyn Murray, Hunter
Jamie Risso, Hunter
Aaliyah Bartholomew, Medgar Evers
Rinnah Brown, Medgar Evers
Nia Butler, Medgar Evers
Shaniya Chung, Medgar Evers
Toshel Goffe, Medgar Evers
Nana Samake, Medgar Evers
Thenica Thompson, Medgar Evers

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