The University of Mississippi Athletics
2026 Track and Field Roster
Scales, Gabe

Gabe Scales
- Year (Indoor/Outdoor):
- R-Sr. / R-Sr.
- Position:
- Distance
- Hometown:
- Huntsville, Ala.
- High school:
- Huntsville
- Major:
- Biology
Bio
High School
Earned six varsity letters … 2x 7A All-State in cross country … 7x 7A state track meet podium finishes … 3x 7A Cross Country State Champions (2018-2020) … 3x 7A Cross Country Section Champions (2018-2020) … Named 2018 Outdoor 4x800-meter State Champions … Named 2019 Indoor 4x800-meter State Champions … Named 2020 Indoor 4x800-meter State Champions … 2020 cross country team ranked No. 25 nationally … Named Huntsville Track Club 2019 Cross Country Runner of the Year.
Personal
Born May 7, 2002 to Mandy and Christian Scales … Full name is Gabe Taylor Scales … Parents attended Ole Miss … Currently majoring in biological science … Wants to go into the medical field.
Earned six varsity letters … 2x 7A All-State in cross country … 7x 7A state track meet podium finishes … 3x 7A Cross Country State Champions (2018-2020) … 3x 7A Cross Country Section Champions (2018-2020) … Named 2018 Outdoor 4x800-meter State Champions … Named 2019 Indoor 4x800-meter State Champions … Named 2020 Indoor 4x800-meter State Champions … 2020 cross country team ranked No. 25 nationally … Named Huntsville Track Club 2019 Cross Country Runner of the Year.
Personal
Born May 7, 2002 to Mandy and Christian Scales … Full name is Gabe Taylor Scales … Parents attended Ole Miss … Currently majoring in biological science … Wants to go into the medical field.
The Season: New Heights (2025)
Friday, August 01
From Walk-On to National Champ: Arvesta Troupe (T&F)
Monday, June 23
HIGHLIGHTS: Arvesta Troupe Makes History as NCAA High Jump Champ
Friday, June 13
PRESSER: Arvesta Troupe Talks Historic NCAA High Jump Win
Friday, June 13