ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan University men's cross country team welcomes eight new student-athletes to the program this fall.
Five of the student-athletes hail from New York state while the others hail from Massachusetts, Michigan and Ohio.
The Redhawks, who have won 11 consecutive East Coast Conference championships, open the 2026 season Sept. 5 at the Tom Balon Alumni Classic at SUNY Brockport.
Let's meet the newest members of the Redhawks:
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Elba, N.Y.
High School: Elba
Major: Business
Before Roberts: Finished eighth as Oakfield-Alabama won the Section V Class D2 team championship … Placed eighth at the 2025 Genesee Region-Livingston Conference Championships … A two-time Genesee Region all-star in cross country … Member of National Honor Society, Student Athletic Association, Student Council and FFA … Earned the Seal of Civic Readiness and Seal of Biliteracy while maintaining high honor roll status in high school.
I chose Roberts because: "this school allowed me to see a clear picture of my future and a path on how to get there. Helping me financially and supporting me in the beginning of my college career. I felt seen and I saw actual effort be put into making my attendance at Roberts a reality."
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Liverpool, N.Y.
High School: Liverpool
Major: Visual Arts
Before Roberts: Team captain as a senior … Finished 19
th at Section III Class A Championships and placed 15
th at Salt City Athletic Conference Championships as a senior … Received Spirit of the Sport Award as a junior … Member of Varsity Club and National Honor Society.
I chose Roberts because: "I thought the size of the school was good to where you get to know people not just from your major. The school is very welcoming to new people and is accepting of everyone. I also felt that the training program for Cross Country and Track aligns with what I believe."
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Norwell, Mass.
High School: Norwell
Major: Sports Management
Before Roberts: Won Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3A state championship as a senior, finishing race in 16:12 … Finished in top eight at states three times in both cross country and track and field … Named School Comeback Player of the Year Award after losing half of junior year to an iron deficiency that derailed his performances … Competed in cross country and track and field all four years of high school was team captain for two years in all three seasons.
I chose Roberts because: "I wanted a faith-centered student-athlete experience. When I was here on visits, I felt very welcomed by the team and the school and I felt like this would be the best place for me."
Beckham Donleavy
Year: Freshman
Hometown: North Chili, N.Y.
High School: Churchville-Chili
Major: Business Administration
Before Roberts: Competed in cross country and track and field at Churchville-Chili … Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
I chose Roberts because: "Roberts is my home, I wish absolutely nothing but the best for this university. I love God, I love Roberts, and I love this community."
Year: Junior
Hometown: Flint, Mich.
High School: Kersley
Major: Pre-law
Before Roberts: Competed for Mott Community College in Flint, Mich. … Finished 19
th at the 2025 MCCAA Eastern Conference Championships … Team won league title his senior year of high school … Member of DECA.
I chose Roberts because: "I wanted to further my education and relationship with God and get away from home."
Garret Tracy
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio
High School: Edgewood
Major: Education
Before Roberts: Named Ashtabula County Runner of the Year as a senior … Competed at states in cross country and also qualified in 1,600 run ... Also played soccer … Member of marching band.
I chose Roberts because: "I loved the environment. It was very evident that the team was well motivated and encouraging."
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
High School: Kenmore West
Major: Adolescent Education
Before Roberts: Named Male Athlete of the Year at Kenmore West … Placed 13
th at 2025 Section VI Class A championships … First-team Niagara-Frontier League
I chose Roberts because: "I really liked the environment of the cross country team and how nice and small the campus is."
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Cuba, N.Y.
High School: Cuba-Rushford
Major: Physics
Before Roberts: Finished first at 2024 Section V Class D2 championships … Placed second at 2025 Section V Class D2 championships … Also won Section V titles in the 800- and 1,600-meter runs and 4-by-800 relay … Served as an officer for Student Council and FFA and was a class officer … Works on his family's farm and is active in his church's men's ministry.
I chose Roberts because: "as soon as I came to campus, I saw how connected and genuinely joyful the community was, and that immediately stood out to me. Even more importantly, Roberts is a Christ‑centered school, and that made everything click for me. I knew it was the kind of environment where I could grow both as an athlete and as a person."
