Huskies Track & Field announce commitment of Molly Evers, Donovan Jay and Ashlyn Rooks to 2026-27 lineup
Saint Mary's Cross Country and Track & Field coaches Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald are pleased to announce the commitment of three new recruits to the Huskies line-up for the 2026-27 season.
Molly Evers
Events: Distance
St. Margaret's, Bay, N.S.
Bay View High School / Athletics East Track & Field Club
Molly Evers, a 5'6" distance runner from St. Margaret's Bay, N.S., joins the Huskies out of Bay View High and Athletics East Track & Field Club. Molly finished in sixth place at the 2025 SSNS Cross Country Provincial Championship, and has helped lead Bay View High to gold and silver medals.
Evers comes into Saint Mary's with personal best times of 2.18.75 in the 800m, 4:56 in the 1500m, 10:35 in the 3000m, and 19:06 in the 5km.
"I can't wait to train with such a strong team, and compete in Husky colours!" says Molly.
"We are excited that Molly has decided to continue her academics and athletics at Saint Mary's," say Huskies coaches Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald. "We have had the opportunity of coaching her at the club level for the past few years and she has shown great growth and tenacity over the last year. We will look for her to be a key impact runner for the Huskies in the fall for cross country, and on the track."
Donovan Jay
Events: Throws
Upper Tantallon, N.S.
Bay View High School / Truro Lions Track & Field Club
Donovan Jay, a 6'6" thrower from Upper Tantallon, N.S., joins the Huskies out of Bay View High and Truro Lions Track & Field Club. Jay threw a personal best 11.17m in the 6kg shotput at the 2025 SSNS Track & Field Provincial Championship, finishing sixth overall as a Grade 11.
A multi-sport athlete, Jay also competes in hockey, basketball, volleyball and is a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Saint Mary's University Track & Field team, and look forward to becoming a contributing member of the Huskies community!" says Donovan. "I can't wait to compete for SMU and to continue to grow as an athlete."
"Donovan comes into Saint Mary's with, what we believe is, a huge upside," say Huskies coaches Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald. "While standing 6'6", he has shown great versatility, from high jump, to throws, and we are excited that he has decided to continue his journey at SMU. We are looking forward to seeing what Donovan can achieve while wearing the maroon and white."
Ashlyn Rooks
Events: Distance
Lower Sackville, N.S.
Sackville High School / Athletics East Track & Field Club
Ashlyn Rooks, a 5'6" distance runner from Lower Sackville, N.S., joins the Huskies out of Sackville High and Athletics East Track & Field Club. Rooks was named Sackville High Cross Country MVP each of the past three seasons, and finished 17th overall at the 2025 SSNS Cross Country Provincial Championship. Ashlyn also won the 2024 Athletics East Scott Turnbull Award for Perseverance and Overcoming Adversity.
Rooks comes into Saint Mary's with personal best times of 2:30 in the 800m, 5:15 in the 1500m and 11:39 in the 3000m.
"I am super excited to join a team with such an amazing atmosphere and team spirit, and see how far I can go in academics and athletics as a Husky!" says Ashlyn.
"We look forward to welcoming Ashlyn into the Huskies family," say Huskies coaches Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald. " Ashlyn has shown great potential at the club level, as we have also had the opportunity to coach her at Athletics East, and we believe that Ashlyn will play a key role for the maroon and white as she develops even further."