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2024 Press Pass Sports Football Team

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2024 Press Pass Sports Football Team

[Photos courtesy of James Abel, David Erickson, Joe Garcia III, Carter Pirtle, and Roy Wheeler]

The Texas High School football season came to a close, and it was another excellent year for the Texas Panhandle. Here’s a look at the 2024 Press Pass Sports Football Team. Players selected for superlative honors are separate from the Press Pass Sports Football Team.
Ladd teamed with White-Tinsley to make a formidable safety duo, making six interceptions along with 84 tackles, including five for losses. Like White-Tinsley he also played receiver and had 37 catches for 415 yards and four touchdowns.

[James Abel/ Press Pass Sports]

The Wheeler workhorse was the heart and soul of a Mustangs team that had an outstanding season going 9-3 overall making a push to the second round of the UIL Class 2A Division II playoffs. Atherton used his bruising style and sneaky speed to carry the ball 244 times galloping for 2,108 yards with 28 touchdowns. For his incredible year, Atherton earned District 5-2A Co-Offensive MVP honors.

[Photo by Roy Wheeler]

The District 1-2A Division II Co-Offensive Player of the Year was a go-to on offense for a stacked Greyhound backfield. Helping lead Gruver to a 14-1 overall record and a run to the state semifinals for the first time since 2018, Maupin used his explosiveness game in and game out to end a stellar season piling up 2,147 rushing yards on 195 carries with 27 touchdowns.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

If you were to look up the word ball hawk in the dictionary there’s a good chance, you’d see Lantelme’s face under that definition. Lantelme was the security in the secondary for the Stratford defense snagging nine interceptions, finishing second in all of Class 2A. Lantelme returned three of those interceptions for touchdown. He also finished the season with 78 tackles.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

Fulton wears No. 13 and Tascosa is lucky to have him. The starting quarterback for the Rebels (he earned District 2-5A honorable mention at QB) who reached the third round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs also deftly handled the punting duties. He averaged 42 yards per punt and kept punt coverage opponents worried because of his threat to run and
throw from the formation. He was 2-5A DI first team punter. At QB, Fulton ran for 1,106 yards and 14 TDs while throwing for 780 yards and 10 TDs.

[Photo by James Abel]

Brown was a big reason Lopez had a record-setting season as Amarillo High’s quarterback, leading the Sandies with 58 catches for 958 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also averaged almost 23 yards per return as a punt returner and ran for three touchdowns. Brown had three interceptions in the secondary and was a first team District 2-5A Division I selection.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

Massengale was a leader on one of the top “pancaking offensive lines” in all the 806. His size, strength, explosiveness and overall athleticism made life miserable for defensive linemen and linebackers facing him. He was first team All-District 2-4A Division I and a key cog in Randall rolling to an 11-2 record and the third round of the playoffs.

[Photo by Roy Wheeler]

Anybody watching the Raiders roll to an 11-2 record and the third round of the playoffs left the stadium after a game knowing hustling linebacker No. 33 impacted the game and opened eyes with a big hit. Patton led the Raiders in tackles through the regular season with 67, recorded a safety, and earned the respect of opposing coaches voting him first team All-District 2-4A Division I.

[Photo by Roy Wheeler]

The word speedy or fast are used quite often to describe a talented receiver/ returner/ defensive back like Tillman. In this case TJ outruns those two names and deserves his respect – speediest and fastest. The University of Texas El Paso signee (he will enroll at UTEP when semester starts in January) was untouchable in the open field for the third-round playoff Rebs by averaging 48 yards on his kickoff returns and scored a TD. He earned first team All-District 2-5A Division I defensive back making 60 tackles (33 solo) and coming up with 16 pass breakups. He was also second team 2-5A DI at wide receiver with 21 catches for 471 yards and eight TDs.

[Photo by James Abel]

The 2-4A Division I Defensive Lineman of the Year anchored Hereford up front as a true run stopper making 37 tackles while taking on various double teams for the Herd in helping the win eight games while advancing to the second round of the UIL Class 4A Division I playoffs.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

After playing quarterback as a sophomore, Lewis became a Swiss Army knife on offense for the Dons as a junior. He was listed at running back, where he was a short yardage specialist and ran for 10 touchdowns, but he really shined catching the ball, with 47 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns.

[Photo by James Abel]

Owner of the greatest football first name in all the 806, Krush (his real name, not a nickname) was an absolute force upfront for the Rebels during their run to the third round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs. Blocking him one on one didn’t go well for opposing offenses and even double teams he regularly defeated. Krush’s motor runs on high from opening kickoff to final buzzer. The first team All-District 2-5A Division I defensive tackle made 96 tackles (45 solo) 11 tackles for losses, had nine quarterback hurries, six quarterback sacks, three pass breakups and recovered a fumble.

[Photo by David Erickson]

Villado was a senior leader for a physical offensive line that took pride in protecting the all-time state passing leader in Armando Lujan. Game in and game out, Villado showed his versatility blocking at the line or using his speed to make a key block down the field. Villado was named the District 1-2A Division I Offensive Lineman of the Year for his tremendous season.

[Photo by Roy Wheeler]

Perhaps the team’s best all-around athlete, White-Tinsley came on the scene as a dangerous weapon on both sides of the ball for West Plains. On defense, White-Tinsley racked up nine interceptions while making 55 tackles at safety. For good measure, White-Tinsley also led the Wolves in receiving with 64 catches for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns.

[Photo by James Abel]

Rincon proved his grit and toughness for a talented Wellington team that won nine games advancing to the second round of the UIL Class 2A Division II playoffs. Rincon was a team leader earning District 5-2A Division II Defense MVP honors finishing his senior season 102 tackles, an incredible 16 sacks with 24 tackles for a loss and four forced fumbles.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

Maupin had the ultimate respect of not only being a team captain and leader of the Greyhounds but getting to lead blocking lanes for his twin brother Walker, who broke the 2,000-yard rushing mark this year. Maupin did his job every Friday night grading out at 98 percent making 78 pancake blocks. He also scored a rushing touchdown against Clarendon earlier in the year.

[Photo by James Abel]

The senior provided the stability up front on both sides of the ball but truly made his name protecting quarterback Quaid Ferris and paving the way for the run game. The three-year starter and first team District 2-3A Division I selection was a leader for an offense that averaged 40 points a game and close to 400 total yards every time out.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

The eccentric two-way standout shined on both sides of the ball, however, Bennett had a true chemistry with record-setting quarterback Armando Lujan. Becoming a top target for Lujan the past three years, Bennett put together another excellent season in 2024 catching 61 passes for 911 yards with seven touchdowns. Bennett, a first team District 1-2A Division I selection, finished his career with 2,675 receiving yards and 31 TDs.

[Photo by James Abel]

Calsadillas played much bigger than his 5-foot-7 frame becoming a nightmare for quarterbacks as part of a talented defensive line. The first team District 1-2A Division I selection was unstoppable to block racking up an eye-popping 17 sacks on top of his 50 tackles with 21 of those coming as solo tackles.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

Tradition at Amarillo High hasn’t necessarily featured the quarterback as the glamour position, but Lopez might be the best example yet of the Sandies opening up their passing game. Lopez had the most prolific passing season in the school’s long gridiron history, completing 199-of-303 passes for 3,004 yards with 34 touchdowns and only four interceptions, becoming the first Amarillo High quarterback to crack the 3,000-yard barrier in a single season. He also ran for 280 yards and 10 touchdowns.

[Photo by James Abel]

The 2023 Press Pass Sports Defensive Player of the Year wrapped up an amazing high school career and will leave Stratford as arguably one of the best players to ever wear the Elk uniform. Despite battling nagging injuries all season, the Air Force signee did his job and then some racking up 152 tackles this season with six sacks. Braden was a four-year starter and Defensive MVP for the Elks on the 2021 state championship team. Braden ends his illustrious career with 623 total tackles.

[Photo by James Abel]

Bryant was the top target in Hereford’s productive passing game, leading the Herd with 50 catches for 880 yards and eight touchdowns, rare numbers for a high school tight end. He was a unanimous first team 2-4A Division I selection, but his best sport might be baseball, where he stands out at first base and third base and pitches.

[Photo by James Abel]

Avalos was Mr. Consistency handling the kicking duties for the Raiders impressive 11-2 season ending in the third round of the playoffs. Avalos, a talented soccer player as well starting for the Raiders on the pitch as a freshman, showed his strong leg on kickoffs and missed one extra point all year for the high-scoring Raiders. Avalos has 50–55-yard range and connected on three of his four field goal attempts earning first team All-District 2-4A Division I honors as a sophomore.

[Photo by James Abel]

Lopez carried a heavy load as Hereford’s featured back in a prolific offense for a team which reached the area round of the postseason. He ran for 1,503 yards and 16 touchdowns as the rushing star in an offense known for throwing the ball. Naturally, Lopez was a unanimous first team District 2-4A Division I selection to cap his career with the Herd.

[Photo by Joe Garcia III/ Press Pass Sports]

Purcell was utilized as a versatile offensive player but had one true role on defense and that was to shut down the opponents best wide out. Purcell had a stellar senior season first team District 2-3A Division I selection finish with 70 tackles, five interceptions and three forced fumbles.

[Photo by James Abel]

Compiled by Lance Lahnert, Lee Passmore and Kale Steed.

[Photo by Roy Wheeler]

The District 2-4A Division I Co-Defensive MVP and one of the team’s few seniors led the Wolves with 143 tackles, including a staggering 23 for losses, 5.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble for the state semifinalists.

[Photo by Carter Pirtle]

A lack of size didn’t stop Barnes from being around the ball for the Dons, as he led the team with an astonishing 174 tackles, including nine for losses, six sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. Barnes was named as a first team District 2-5A Division II selection for his incredible year.

[Photo by Roy Wheeler]

A big cog in the West Plains line, Collins was a reason the Wolves were able to run and pass so effectively, especially during the postseason. Collins graded out 97 percent for the season at tackle, totaling 49 pancake blocks and allowing only two sacks. In the playoffs, he graded 99 percent with 29 pancakes and allowed no sacks.

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Season Preview: Men’s Indoor Track and Field Ready to Build off Previous Seasons

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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. The Hartford Men’s Track and Field team is eager to start the upcoming indoor season. The Hawks come off the heels of a Conference Championship a season ago, as well as a 14th place finish in the NCAA Division III New England Championship. The group looks to build on last year’s success to push themselves even further in the 2025-26 season. 

Familiar Faces:

Head coach Connor Green comes back for his third year at the helm of both the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field coach. He welcomes back 34 returners who look to make their mark following a successful season last year. Amongst the top returners is sophomore Aidan Lybarger (South Burlington, Vt.) who last year was honored as USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-Region in Discus, CNE All-Conference First Team (Discus), as well as becoming a school record holder (Outdoor Discus – 52.49 Meters).

“I think we’re going to have a pretty good season overall, especially from the throwers perspective. We all have gotten a lot better from last year which is amazing.” Lybarger said.

 

Senior Peter Effinger (Washingtonville, N.Y.) is also a key returner for the Hawks, coming off a CNE Academic All-Conference season, a year ago. 

“I’d like to go out and have a good season, set some PRs, and hopefully win another championship. Continue with hard training, making good progress in workouts, and trying to get under those milestones.” said Effinger.

 

Another key returner is junior Thomas Yonkers (Farmington, Conn.), who last season was honored as CNE Academic All-Conference, College Sports Communicators Academic All-District, School Record (Outdoor Pole Vault – 4.25 Meters).

“I think we’re looking to get back to the CNE and win the conference again, and we’re looking like a good team like last year. I’m most excited to see how the freshmen really develop their spots on the team. We’ve got a couple new vaulters, who I’m really excited to see this year in their first college season. ” Yonkers said. 

 

Season Outlook:

The Hawks will begin their season at the Yale invitational on Dec. 6th. Following that event they will take on the Wesleyan University Invitational on Jan. 24th. They will also compete in the John Thomas Terrier Classic at Boston University on Jan. 31st. The Hawks will close out the indoor track and field season at the NCAA Division III New England Championships in Boston at the New England at the Track of New Balance. 

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Kentucky Track and Field Opens 2025-26 Indoor Season at Commodore Winter Challenge – UK Athletics

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Wildcats track and field team is set for the start of a new indoor season this Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. at the Commodore Winter Challenge, hosted by Vanderbilt University.

For the first event of the new season, the Wildcats will send 45 total athletes to Nashville, competing across 21 separate events. The travel list for the weekend’s event is highlighted by returners Camden Bentley, Hannah Douglas, Sharmelle Holmes, Stacey Onyepunuka, Kate Powers and Emmi Scales on the women’s side and Grayson Brashear, Patrick Faust, Miles Jones, Devin Sealey and Anthony Waterman on the men’s side.

The Wildcats welcome 40 total newcomers to the 2025-26 roster, including 22 on the men’s side and 18 on the women’s side. Of the 40 new additions, 30 feature as true freshman, looking to make their collegiate debut this weekend for the Wildcats.

During the indoor portion of the 2025-26 schedule, the Wildcats will compete in eight meets, beginning with tomorrow’s event in Nashville. Following the turn of the calendar, Kentucky will host the Rod McCravy Memorial on Jan. 9-10 at the Norton Center in Louisville, Ky.

The final stretch of the regular season for the Cats consists of the Crossroads of America Invitational (Jan. 23-24), Razorback Invitational (Jan. 30-31) and the David Hemery Valentine Invitational and the Tiger Paw Invitational on Feb. 13-14.

For the second consecutive season, the Texas A&M Aggies will play host to the 2026 SEC Indoor Championships at the Fasken Indoor Track & Field Facility in College Station, Texas on Feb. 26-28. The 2025-26 indoor season will conclude on Mar. 13-14 in the Cats’ second trip to Fayetteville, Ark. for the NCAA Championships.

On Saturday in Nashville, Kentucky will compete against fellow SEC programs Tennessee and host Vanderbilt, as well as Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Belmont, Chattanooga, Lipscomb, Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky.

Competition for the Commodore Winter Challenge in Nashville is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET, starting with Meagan Ewers, Gwyneth Lori, Kate Powers and Addison Stadsholt representing the Wildcats in the women’s weight throw event.

 

Event Schedule

Commodore Winter Challenge: Saturday, December 6: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME
Women’s Weight Throw 9:30 a.m. FINAL Meagan Ewers, Gwyneth Lori, Kate Powers, Addison Stadsholt
Women’s High Jump 9:30 a.m. FINAL Kemarah Howard
Men’s High Jump 9:30 a.m. FINAL Devin Sealey
Men’s Long Jump 11:00 a.m. FINAL Kingi McNair
Men’s Pole Vault 11:00 a.m. FINAL Grant Harrison, Jack Marek
Men’s Weight Throw 11:30 a.m. FINAL Grayson Brashear, Brock Conrad, Cian Crampton
Women’s Long Jump 12:30 p.m. FINAL Dahlia Beasley, Julia Gunnell, Kemarah Howard, Skyler Reynolds
Women’s 60m Hurdles 1:00 p.m. PRELIMS Dahlia Beasley, Camden Bentley, Julia Gunnell, Kashia Hoo, Kori Martin, Rukia Nusra Omulisia, Emmi Scales, Alene Washington
Men’s 60m Hurdles 1:25 p.m. PRELIMS Anthony Waterman
Women’s Shot Put 1:30 p.m. FINAL Dahlia Beasley, Meagan Ewers, Julia Gunnell, Gwyneth Lori, Addison Stadsholt
Women’s 60m 1:45 p.m. PRELIMS Briley Cline, Sharmelle Holmes, Naseera Efua Quansah, Briana St. Louis
Women’s Pole Vault 2:00 p.m. FINAL Kaylee Daniel, Annie Murphy, Chelsea Wetzel
Men’s 60m 2:00 p.m. PRELIMS Coy Hyre, Miles Jones, Jack Marek, Zyrie Stewart-McLaren, Oscar Baltan Vivero
Men’s 60m Hurdles 2:45 p.m. FINAL TBD
Women’s 60m Hurdles 2:55 p.m. FINAL TBD
Men’s 60m 3:05 p.m. FINAL TBD
Women’s 60m 3:15 p.m. FINAL TBD
Men’s/Women’s Triple Jump 3:30 p.m. FINAL Theo Mudzengerere
Men’s Shot Put 3:30 p.m. FINAL Grayson Brashear, Brock Conrad
Women’s 300m 3:35 p.m. FINAL Dahlia Beasley, A’Laji Bradley, Briley Cline, Tressia Davis, Hannah Douglas, Julia Gunnell, Kashia Hoo, JahQueen McClellan, Rukia Nusra Omulisia, Emmi Scales, Briana St. Louis, Alene Washington
Men’s 300m 3:55 p.m. FINAL Tyrique Johnson, Brandon Nyandoro, TK Pahuwa, Zyrie Stewart-McLaren, Oscar Baltan Vivero
Women’s 600m 4:15 p.m. FINAL Vanice Kerubo Nyagisera
Men’s 600m 4:35 p.m. FINAL Patrick Faust
Women’s 4x400m 5:05 p.m. FINAL Kentucky
Men’s 4x400m 5:20 p.m. FINAL Kentucky

 

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Cyclones meet St. Thomas for NCAA Volleyball Championship first round – Iowa State Daily

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The Iowa State volleyball team will return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season. The No. 23 Cyclones (22-7, 12-6 Big 12) will face the St. Thomas Tommies (21-9, 11-5 Summit League) in the opening round.

“This is the first time I get to experience something like this, and I’m just really happy I get to experience it with this group of girls in this program,” senior middle blocker Tierney Jackson said. “I’m ready to have a long run in Minnesota.”

Iowa State will be participating in its 18th NCAA Tournament, while the Tommies are making their first appearance in program history.

This is the first postseason St. Thomas is eligible to compete in after elevating to the Division I level for the 2021 season. The Tommies won their first Summit League Tournament, making them undefeated in Division I postseason play.

The Tommies secured their NCAA Tournament berth by claiming the Summit League title. St. Thomas defeated No. 1 seed South Dakota State in the Summit League Tournament championship.

The Tommies are the only team to defeat the Jackrabbits over the past two seasons, winning in 2024 and 2025.

The Summit League champion has not won an NCAA Tournament match for 28 seasons. The last tournament victory for the conference came in 1977 — a five-set win for Oral Roberts over Arizona.

The Big 12 does not hold a conference tournament, giving its automatic NCAA bid to the regular-season champion.

No. 8 Arizona State (26-3, 17-1 Big 12) had a near-perfect conference schedule, their one loss coming to the Cyclones on Oct. 31. The Halloween victory was Iowa State’s biggest win of the season.

“I am super excited to make the tournament and continue on our run with my favorite group of girls, and we’re excited to go to Minnesota,” senior setter Morgan Brandt said.

Iowa State team in huddle after loss against Kansas State, Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa, Nov. 29, 2025. (Jaxon Carr)

Brandt was the Big 12 Setter of the Year and leads all active Big 12 players with 3,736 career assists. She also led a Cyclone offense that topped the conference in assists at 13.03 per set.

Iowa State occasionally switched from a 5-1 to give sophomore setter Ava Martin opportunities.

St. Thomas had an impressive nonconference schedule, with its best win coming against Big Ten opponent Northwestern. The Tommies won seven straight matches after defeating Northwestern, a program best since joining Division I.

The match will be played at Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion, a venue where St. Thomas has already taken a set this season. The Tommies took a set from then-No. 11 Minnesota on Aug. 31, the first set victory against a ranked opponent in program history.

While the Cyclones are favored in this matchup, they have lost their last two matches, while the Tommies have won five straight.

These teams have met once before. In 2021, Iowa State swept St. Thomas in the same building as part of the Diet Coke Classic. The only active player from that match is Iowa State redshirt senior defensive specialist Paula Krzeslak. She has appeared in 94 matches across her Cyclone career.

Both head coaches have led their programs for more than 20 years. Christy Johnson-Lynch is in her 21st season with Iowa State, and Thanh Pham is in his 23rd season at St. Thomas. Pham coached the Tommies to a Division III national championship in 2012, while Johnson-Lynch has guided Iowa State to two Division I regional finals (2008, 2011).

“We never want to take the day for granted,” Johnson-Lynch said. “So we’re excited to get up there and get going.”

St. Thomas will play Iowa State at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Maturi Pavilion and will stream on ESPN+. The winner will advance to face either No. 4 seed Minnesota or Fairfield in the second round Saturday.



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Event: BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
Host: Boston University
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2024
Location: Boston University Track and Tennis Center (Boston, Mass.)
Live Results: PortlandPilots.com
Live Video: PortlandPilots.com
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & PILOTS’ ENTRIES
Women’s Mile: 9 a.m (PT) | Rose Perotin
Men’s 3000m: 11:40 a.m (PT) | Mark Milner
• Men’s 5000m: 4:15 p.m (PT) | Jonas Price
 
THIS WEEK
• The Pilots are set to compete at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, hosted by Boston University in Boston. They will be represented in three events.
• Live results and video streaming are available on PortlandPilots.com.
 


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Craig Announces 2025-26 Track & Field Schedule

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ROCK HILL, S.C. — Winthrop Track & Field Head Coach Raffael Craig has unveiled the Eagles 2025-26 indoor and outdoor schedule on Friday, outlining a slate that begins in early December and runs through the end of May. 

“I’m proud of the work they have all put in,” said Craig. “This first meet will be a good opportunity to see where we are at heading into the holiday season.” 

The Eagles open the indoor season on Dec. 7 at the Visit Winston-Salem College Kick-Off in Winston-Salem, N.C. Winthrop continues at the Gamecock Opener on Jan. 10 in Columbia, S.C., followed by three meets in Tryon, the Tryon International Classic (Jan. 16-17), the Tryon College Banked Invitational – East Coast Elite (Jan. 30), and the Tryon Mid-Winter Collegiate Invite (Feb. 13-14). 

The Big South Conference Indoor Championship is scheduled for Feb. 27-28 in Tryon. 

Outdoor competition begins with the Big South vs. Southern Conference Challenge on Mar. 20-21 in Asheville, N.C. Winthrop will also compete at the Raleigh Relays (Mar. 26-27) and the VertKlasse Meeting (Apr. 2-3) in High Point, N.C. 

The program will host the annual Winthrop Invitational on Apr. 17-18 at the Irwin Belk Complex. The regular season concludes at the Lenoir-Rhyne Open on Apr. 25 in Hickory, N.C. 

The Big South Conference Outdoor Championship is set for May 11-13 in High Point, N.C. Qualifiers will advance to the NCAA Championships East First Round, held on May 27-30 in Lexington, Ky. 



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Broncos Produce Strong Results in Season-Opening Meet

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ALLENDALE, Mich. — Despite having just four student-athletes in action, the Western Michigan track and field team was able to post some strong results at the GVSU Holiday Open earlier today. 

Laurine Elisa Marimon stole the show, earning the sixth best triple jump mark in program history. She finished the meet with a top leap of 12.07 meters. The meet was her first in the Brown and Gold. 

Sierra Sommers also impressed in her college debut, competing in both the shot put and weight throw. She opened the meet with a weight throw mark of 12.87 meters. She followed that up with a throw of 14.14 meters in the shot put. That was good enough to win the event and just missed a top-10 mark in program history. 

Mickaliliah Vassell made her WMU debut by racing in both the 60-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles. She crossed the finish line in a time of 7.89 in the 60m and earned a time of 9.19 in the 60m hurdles. 

To conclude the meet, Shannon Gillahan was great in her season debut. She was able to produce a time of 11:07.28 in the 3000-meter run. 

UP NEXT

The Broncos will be off until the start of the new year. WMU will be back in action at the Wolverine Invite on Jan. 10. 

 



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