VANCOUVER, Wash. - Men's - This past weekend, our men's track and field team delivered one of its most well-rounded performances of the season, highlighted by personal bests, breakthrough efforts, and a string of top finishes that underscored the depth and drive of this young squad.

The sprints got things started in electric fashion. Junior J'Quan Collins exploded out of the blocks in the 100 meters, clocking a personal-best 10.98 seconds—just fast enough to secure the #8 spot in the NWAC rankings and finish second overall in a highly competitive field. Though a false start kept him from making a statement in the 200 meters, he bounced back in the relays, anchoring the 4x100m 'A' team to a commanding first-place finish in 42.12, the second-fastest time in the NWAC this year.

Freshman Christopher Garnett continues to make his mark, running a solid 11.39 in the 100 and a strong 22.91 in the 200 meters—both season bests that place him inside the NWAC top 25. Fellow first-year Ian Ebinger was close behind in both events, and also contributed to the winning 4x1 squad, showing great range and reliability.

In the hurdles, Max Ensinger had a breakout day, clocking 15.16 in the 110-meter hurdles—his best ever—and claiming the #4 NWAC spot. He didn't stop there, returning for the 400-meter hurdles where he finished runner-up in a competitive race. But it was freshman Koynn Williamdyke who stole that show, running 54.37 to win the event and earn the #2 NWAC ranking with a personal best.

Over in the distance events, the team saw a dominant display in the 3000m steeplechase. Sophomore Ryan Koenninger took control early and never looked back, crossing the line in 9:50.79—a new PR and the fastest time in the NWAC this season. He was followed by a trio of teammates—Dylan Stevenson, Ben Carter, and Hayden Davis—who each turned in season-best efforts that now sit among the conference's top steeple marks.

Jumpers had a banner meet as well, led by freshman Beau Swett, who is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most versatile talents in the NWAC. Swett won the high jump with a clearance of 1.98m (6-06), now the top mark in the conference, and backed it up with a 6.67m (21-10.75) effort in the long jump—also #1 in the NWAC. Right on his heels in the sand was Taeven Hill, who leaped 6.60m to move to #3 in the NWAC, and later came back for a 13.22m (43-04.50) mark in the triple jump, earning him the #5 spot in the rankings.

In the field events, freshman Kegan White delivered a personal best of 46.79m (153-06) in the javelin, placing him 16th in the NWAC, while Wyatt Galipeau added solid throws in both discus and shot put, including a 36.48m (119-08) effort in the discus that moved him into the NWAC's top 20.

Relays were once again a highlight, with both the 4x100m 'A' team and 4x400m 'A' squad taking first place. The 4x4 team, composed of Ensinger, Ebinger, Marin-Hardy, and Williamdyke, closed out the meet with a gutsy 3:23.99 performance—another example of this squad's deep talent and chemistry.

From start to finish, it was a weekend of personal milestones, team victories, and steady climbs up the NWAC leaderboard. With championship season around the corner, this group is showing exactly the kind of grit and momentum needed to make a serious run—and if this meet was any indication, they're just getting started.

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Women's - In a weekend packed with personal breakthroughs and emerging talent, the women's track and field team delivered a performance full of promise and momentum. With personal bests, top-10 NWAC rankings, and a dominant distance showing, the future looks bright for this freshman-heavy squad.

The sprints kicked things off with freshman Emily Peabody blazing her way to a 5th-place finish in the 100 meters, clocking 12.74, good for #4 in the NWAC. Peabody wasn't done—she returned in the 200 meters with a strong 26.25, a new personal best that now ranks her #6 in the NWAC. Right beside her was sophomore Sydney Allen, who surged to a season-best 26.21 in the same event, placing her just ahead of Peabody at #4 in the conference.

In the hurdles, freshman Sally Gould clocked 17.96 in the 100m hurdles in her debut race, and Ilia Field showed her versatility in the 400m hurdles, finishing in 1:15.37, which places her 10th in the NWAC. Though both Sarah Money and Mandy Richeson were held out due to DNS designations, the hurdle crew is showing signs of real potential.

The distance events belonged to the women in red. Mia Beightol, a freshman, dominated the 5000 meters with a wire-to-wire win, finishing in 18:35.90—a huge performance that places her #2 in the NWAC and marks her as a serious championship contender. Meanwhile, the steeplechase group came out strong and steady, with Vaughn Shimko leading the charge in 12:57.01, placing her #5 in the NWAC. Teammates Kennedy Taylor and Sadie Schierscher weren't far behind, earning #6 and #7 rankings respectively, giving the team a deep and competitive steeple trio.

The field events offered their own moments of brilliance. Sally Gould impressed again, this time in the long jump, leaping 5.41m (17-09.00) for #3 in the NWAC. Mia Hicks-Oliver also cleared the 17-foot mark, landing at 5.18m, while Breyelle Box added a 4.84m effort that puts her 9th in the conference. Box wasn't done—she also competed in the triple jump and high jump, showing her all-around talent. Lucille Ware earned a top-15 finish in the discus with a 32.43m throw and also PR'd in the shot put at 8.15m, placing 29th in NWAC.

In the pole vault, freshman Ilia Field cleared 2.64m (8-08.00), setting a season best and continuing her development in the event. The javelin group saw three athletes post marks, with Sally Gould throwing 20.21m for a new PR.

One of the most memorable parts of the meet came in the relays, where the 4x100m squad of Sydney Allen, Mia Hicks-Oliver, Emily Peabody, and Mallory Davenport came together to compete as one cohesive unit. Their chemistry and hustle showed, laying down a 1:21.90 and continuing to build vital experience for the rest of the season.

Though some athletes were sidelined or had no-marks in a few events, the overall story of the weekend was progress, promise, and the kind of grit that lays the foundation for postseason success. With freshmen making major impacts across sprints, distance, jumps, and throws, the team is clearly building something special—and they're just getting started.

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