PORTLAND, Ore.—Lewis & Clark men's and women's cross country head coach Chris Reed announced his five member incoming class this afternoon. 
 
This year's incoming class is made up of two Portland natives and three student-athletes from California. 
 
"We are excited about our incoming cross country runners for the Class of 2025," Reed said.
 
"On the women's side, both Katherine and Tesla bring a strong work ethic and true love of the sport, and we feel confident they will fit in well with our team. 
 
As for the men, both Seth and Dustin have shown a level of talent that matches what many of our top returners brought when they were freshmen. Knox and Miles are both guys we are looking forward seeing grow in their time here at Lewis & Clark. Lots of potential across the board."
 
Tesla Curtis – Portland, Ore.
 
Attended Jefferson High School ...  Finished her career with the second-fastest cross country time in Jefferson program history ... Served as the first-ever captain of the Jefferson 6A girl's varsity team ... Graduated as the school's valedictorian.
 
Katherine Scannell – Oakland, Calif. 
 
Attended St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California ... Earned First Team All-League honors two times in cross country ... Finished in first place in the 4x800M Relay at the North Coast Section Bay Shore Championship ... Finished her high school career sixth in school history in the 4x800M Relay ... Won the Congressional Award for Youth Gold Medal ... Named to the 1st Honor Roll nine times ... Took home the Senior Project Award ... Graduated Summa Cum Laude .. Her family members Andrew Scannell (cross country @ NAIA Cal State Maritime) and Leah Zippert (swimming @ NCAA DIII Mills University) both competed in collegiate sports. 
 
Seth Austin – Redding, Calif. 
 
Attended the University Prepatory School ... Placed sixth at the Division 5 Cross Country State Championship as a senior ... Placed third in both the 1,600M and 3,000M at Sectionals as a senior ... Fastest times in high school: 4:32 in the 1600M, 9:48 in the 3200M, 15:10 3 mile and 16:22 in the 5K ... Ran with the bulls in Pamplona ... His cousin Sam Austin is an 800M runner at NCAA DI University of Florida.
 
Knox Orchard – Portland, Ore. 
 
Attended Ida B. Wells High School ... Won the Most Inspirational Award for track & field.
 
Dustin Widrig – Claremont, Calif. 
 
Attended Claremont High School ... Served as the cross country team captain ... Led his 4x800M Relay Team to a sub-eight minute time (7:59.45) at the Mt. Sac Relays ... His sibling, Lily Widrig, ran cross country and track & field at Lewis & Clark during the 2021-22 school year.