Thornwell Charter School senior JT Shorter has signed with Erskine College to continue his cross country and track career. Shorter has been a dedicated member of Thornwell’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs, establishing himself as one of the school’s most accomplished student-athletes. Throughout his career, he has broken multiple school records and earned numerous honors at the school, region, and state levels.
Records:
Cross Country
5K - 16:52.51
2 Mile - 15:54.20
Track & Field
800 Meters - 2:20.21
1600 Meters - 5:09.12
3200 Meters - 11:02.01
4x800 Meter Relay - 10:19.78
4x400 Meter Relay - 4:28.44
Honors and Accomplishments:
2x 1A All-State (Cross Country)
3x Region 1-A All-Region (Cross Country)
All-County (Cross Country)
2x All-Region (Track & Field - 2nd place, 1600m and 3200m)
8th Place in 3200m, 1A Track & Field State Championship 2025
12th Place in 2600m, 1A Track & Field State Championship 2025
Jeremy Heinold, Head Cross Country Coach and Track & Field Director at Erskine College, said, “We are excited to welcome JT to our cross country and track & field program. We believe he will be a strong contributor both in competition and as a person of high character and work ethic. We look forward to having him join the Erskine family.”
David Coats, Athletic Director at Thornwell Charter School, added, “JT has been the most consistent male athlete at TCS since the launch of our varsity athletics program in 2023. He has set the standard for our school community, and we are excited to see him continue his athletic career at the next level.”
