AUBURN – Auburn track and field head coach Ralph Spry announced the addition of nine student-athletes for the 2014 season on Friday.

“I am excited about signing this level of quality athletes,” Spry said. “Our entire coaching staff did a great job of securing these student-athletes. This entire group can be successful in conference and at the national level. We are excited about this first group and we are looking forward to signing additional quality athletes during the remainder of the signing period.”

Leading the way are three women’s signees who have ranked in the top 10 nationally in the previous year in their respective event. All-American Triple jumper Marshay Ryan is ranked fourth nationally during the 2012 outdoor season, pole vaulter Carly Schmidt finished the 2012 indoor season ranked sixth and sprinter SheKara Martin is currently ninth nationally for the 2013 indoor season in the 200 meters.