ECU Yearbook 2025 by East Central University

YEARBOOK 2025

Dear Tigers,

Each year, the pages of this yearbook capture not only the faces and milestones of our students, faculty, and staff, but the heartbeat of East Central University—our traditions, relationships, progress, and the community that makes ECU a place like no other.

As you flip through these pages, I hope you are reminded of the laughter between classes, the friendships forged in late-night study sessions, the pride of wearing orange on game day, and the quiet moments of growth that mark your journey. Whether you arrived on campus for the first time this year or prepared to walk across the graduation stage, each of you has left a meaningful mark on ECU.

This has been a year of transformation and momentum. Together, we’ve launched new initiatives, celebrated achievements, and laid the groundwork for an exciting future through our ECU Forward Capital Campaign. I’m proud of the determination and resilience you have shown! Traits that define what it means to be a TIGER.

To our graduating seniors: You carry the spirit of ECU with you into the world. Never forget where you started and know you will always have a home here. To our returning students: I look forward to all that you will continue to accomplish. The best is yet to come.

Thank you for making this year unforgettable.

Once A Tiger, Always A Tiger

President of East Central University

EAST CENTRAL ALMA MATER

Hail, oh hail, our Alma Mater

Loyal, brave, and strong.

To thee with voices ever ringing. Comes our victory song.

Love and honor, strength and courage, These we pledge anew.

Hail, oh hail, our Alma Mater.

Hail, oh ECU.

FIGHT ON EAST CENTRAL, FIGHT ON FOR YOUR FAME!

CORONATION

Tanner Collins & Lauren HerrNeckar

HOMECOMING COURT

FALL 2024

COMMENCEMENT

SPRING 2025

2025 George Nigh Award Winners

Taylor Spence & Saul Padilla

PARTY ON THE LAWN! TIGER

LIFE

JAM!

EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SPORTS

ROSTER

Back Row (from L to R): Jaden Steaveson, Linsey Reed, Amree Wingfield, Briana Perez, Jacob Smith, Head Coach Denton Ross.

Front Row(from L to R): Owen Howell, Dylan Davis, Luke West, Myles Branson, Luke Pollock, Camden Wilmes, Dylan Crook, Trevor Smith, Hunter Franks, Sydney Robinson.

FOOTBALL

ROSTER

0 - Molinsky Desire, 1 - Ke'Von Curry, 2 - Gio Waller, 3 - Tavare Smith Jr., 4 - Sergio Kennedy, 5 - Deqavius Bowens, 6 - K.J. Peoples, 7 - Kylin Mathis, 8 - Hayden Stewart, 9 - Jacob Switzer, 10 - Brandon Perez, 11 - Darian Williams, 12 - Reece Conner, 13 - Nathan Valencia, 14 - Jaelyn Walker, 16 - Jaquarion Turner, 17 - Derrick Culpepper, 18 - Simon Jackson, 19 - Brock Dalton, 20 - Trent Ward, 21 - Isaiah Bird, 22 - Elijah Thibodeaux, 23 - Parker Cunningham, 24 - Myles Featherston, 25 - Davion Hodge, 26 - Cole Walters, 27 - Keebler Wagoner, 28 - Jermius Johnson, 29 - Justin Humphrey, 30 - Caden Pickens, 31 - Terry Lewis II, 32 - Jake Tuttle, 34 - Joshua Graham, 35 - AJ McCullough, 36 - Nate Rainey, 37 - Edward Pointer, 38 - William Hood, 39 - Deyonn Bowler, 40 - Cade Searcy, 41 - Yisreal Stephens, 43 - Chase Faber, 44 - Lane Johnson, 45 - Carson Flanary, 46 - Malakhi Kellough, 47 - Gabriel Harris, 48 - Ben Farrell, 49 - Amajah Lewis, 50 - Brett Alfred, 51 - Prince Umanmielen, 52 - Ford Morris, 53 - Jordin Hunter, 54 - Justin McCray, 55 - Johnny Murphy, 56 - Treveon Tutt, 57 - Tommy Yousey, 59 - Seth Spady, 60 - Cooper Neumann, 61 - Alex Trevino, 62 - Ty Dodd, 63 - Tyson Johnson, 64 - Devionte Fuller, 66 - Noah Ponce, 67 - Emmanuel Ajibike, 68 - Joshua Rodriguez, 70 - Fabian Gordon, 71 - Torion Armelin, 72 - Collin Tracey, 73 - Riley Tatum, 74 - Alejandro Flores, 76 - Ashton McGraw, 77 - Kollin Mosley, 78 - CeDarrion Crooks, 80 - DaMarrion Harris, 81 - Teslim Abubaker, 82 - De Armond Matthews, 83 - Karron Evans, 84 - Anthony Garza, 85 - Jacob Martin, 86 - Tyler Akers, 87 - Jackson Allen, 88 - Kaden Jones, 89 - Bryce Bodkin, 90 - Dalton Dollar, 91 - T'kovian Burnley, 92 - Kalvin Hutchlings, 93 - Oladotun Olanipekun, 94 - Seth Aguilera, 95 - Dominic Doss, 96 - Jalon Griffin, 97 - David Ogudo, 98 - Uzoma Anyanwu, 99 - Jason Witherspoon, Jeremiah Bradley, X'zavion Branch-Duncan, Jose Castillo, Armand Cleaver, Jazz Conerly, London Daniels, Desmond Dixon, Traair Edwards, Tyler Fisher, Caleb Flowers, Kevin Gooch, Eli Henley, Jeremy Hutcheson, Curtis "CJ" Johnson, Edoreh Jokoh, Carson Laverty, Jesse Luna, Fisher Marr, Alex McGregor, Antonio Meza, Coy Myers, Zak Osborn, Roman Parham, Darwin Parker, Benecio Porras, Christian Robinson, Jacob Russell, River Shaw, Rashaud Smith, Ricky Smith, Treviante Swan, LT Taylor, Colin Willetts, Jaden Williams, Karsen Williams, Keyshawn Williams

Football Coaching Staff

John Litrenta, Christopher Bolden, Aretavious Hendrix, Broderic Odom, Jack Mitchell, Martinez Hill, Rich Stammetti, Mike Ingram, Rafael Aguilar, Kwesi Mashack, Daniel Wright, James Castillo

Head Coach

John Litrenta

SOCCER ROSTER

Back Row (L to R): GA Daniel Torres, GA Mackenzie Saul, Averi Ferguson, Ava Jordan, Olivia Witte, Brooklyn Meisner, Addisyn Brown, Abbie Morris, Giovanna Valerio, Kaylee Bruce, Abbeigh Bland, Madison Martinez, Head Coach Alyssa Taramona Middle Row (L to R): Ximena Resendiz, Angelica Bochus, Amorette Ramos, Reece Roberson, Linea Andersen, Madison Mayhall, Courtney Dugan, Kristena, Contreras, Haleigh Goodson, Lillianne Rehfuss, Emily Cavazos Bottom Row (L to R): Melieah Hinnant, Paige Jones, Emily Green, Madelyn Palacios, Brianna Guajardo, Mia Sanchez

MEN'S TRACK & FIELD

ROSTER

Ryan Atemkeng, Mekii Bell, Elijah Bloyed, Harley Cobb, Cade Duvall, Devionte Fuller, Nam Grant, AJ Gustin, Brayden Hill, Huston Holder, Caleb Hunter, Michael Iyali, Curtis Johnson, Saizon Jones, Melvin Kipkemboi

& FIELD

ROSTER

Top Row (L to R): Carolyne Kimaiyo, Abigail Jones, Lexii Lecrone, Maecee Kirtley, Jolee McIntyre, Kaylyn Cotner, Emily Easter, Jolee McIntyre, Jordan Blades, Sheilah Cheruiyot, Cadence Carlos

Bottom Row (L to R): Katie Adams, Brenda Jepkoech, Brylee Baird, Carli Leforce, Sharon Jesang, Brenda Jepkoech, Damaris Chewon, Madison Ham

VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

Back Row (L to R): Ashleigh Miller, Emma Strickland, Seran Eran, Faiana Halatoa, Angel Nahinu, Odalys Gonzalez, Skylar Lambert

Middle Row (L to R): Rendi Fetty, Julia Kabala, Paula Ramos, Peyton Spahn, Jada Abercrombie, Karielys Maldonado

Front Row (L to R): Emily Pena,Valentina Tijerina, Macey McAmis, Mia Little, Brooke Sarahina, Bailey Kaawa

MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER

Back Row (L to R): Mark Rucha, Javaun Henderson, Bishop Jones, Cortland Thomas, Nikk Williams, Mason Jones, Jaden Miller

Front Row (L to R): Hudson Linsenmeyer, Bryce Woolridge, Godsgift Ezedinma, Ryan Kelly, Jourdyn Grandberry

MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER

Top Row (L to R): Peyton Mosley, Katie Edelen, Lucia Hervia, Chloe Malone, Natalie Payne, Claira Dannefer, Tatum Havens

Bottom Row (L to R): Makenzy Herman, Sydney Wade, Kayley Alt, Alexus Belcher, Jayden Weiberg, Eva Fernandez

BASEBALL ROSTER

(L to R): Jacob Poff, Tagen Conary, Jeremy Slate, Daxton Carter, Weldon Sherrell, Zac Carroll, Krew Taylor, Kale Williams, Tanner Collins, Justin Smith, Cal Birchfield, Luke Livian, Beau Driggers, Nate Windle

SOFTBALL

ROSTER

Back Row (L to R): Addisyn Cox, Kennedy Shroeder, Rylynn Truett, McKinley Feazle, Jami Watson, Shayne Roberts, Caton Muncy, Amiah Galcatcher, Kate Williams, Emily Bingham, Jaicee Stott

Front Row (L to R): Brooklyn Fleming, Taylor Spence, Brooklyn Charnock, Lindsey Mauppin, Carsyn Cox, Chloe Williams, Amera Garner, Nevaeh Richmond-Huzaevich, Elyse LeClair, Abbey Strong

CHEER & POM

ROSTERS

Sean Carmichael, Carley Cogburn, Carlye Dicketts, Kaitlyn Dobbs, Natalee Fugate, Isabella Gonzalez, Camryn Green, Kayla Hoover, Zoe Johnson, Raygan Lee, Alyssa McGilbray, Jaylan Miller, Hope Moore, Emilee Robbins, Sophia Roland, Ashlynn Rolen, Tiaunna Travis, Karsyn Worden

Abigail Ayres, Emma Bothe, Lilly Brown, Maddison Lawrence, Edyn McAlister, Itzy Silvestre, Sadie Stonecipher, Kady Tibbs

Pom Cheer

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

ROSTER

Back Row (L to R): Oliver Kiptoo, Brayden Hill, Huston Holder, Joshua Robertson, Michael Iyali, AJ Gustin, Maverick Stephenson, Paul Korir

Front Row (L to R): Brian Mitei, Harley Cobb, Peter Kipkemboi, Amos Pkiach, Melvin Kipkemboi, Aidan Wells, Landon Vance, Aspel Kiprob

WO MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

ROSTER

Back Row (L to R): Brenda Jepkoech, Carolyne Kimaiyo, Stephanie Ojo, Brylee Baird, Sharon Jesang, Lindsey Mauppin, Sheilah Cheruiyot, Cadence Carlos Front Row (L to R): Aurelia Jepkorir, Dam aris Chewon, Naomy Limatukei, Sydney Frazier

ESPORTS

ROSTER

Caleb Hunter, Cristopher Baker, Lucas Andrade, Maia Clark, Miguel Centeno Jr., Cason Stone Lane Watts, Levi Morrison, Marquan Falls, Andy Jordan, Allison Allie Mabry, Zachary Clouse, Alex Gonzalez, Kylie Laxton, Alexander Osornio, Cole Geiser, Carter Westmoland, Riley Kieffer, Charles Hahn, Chance Stark, Ian Maldonado, Candy Elizalde, Jesse Barker, Alyssa Black, Dakota Cao, Justin Doty, Breckin Guevara, Nate Hill, John Kelso, Estefany Maldona, Ivyone Pang, Kenneth Rose, Reese Seaver