Eells started the outdoor season in impressive fashion with a win in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and an outdoor personal record in the 800-meters as Nazareth competed at the Geneseo Early Season meet. He won the steeplechase with a time of 9:25.35 to qualify for NCAA Regional championships and was 20th overall (11th among Division III runners) in the 800 with a time of 2:01.39. Both times are at the top of the Empire 8 performance lists, while his 3,000-meter steeplechase time is currently 23rd nationally.