COLLEGE STATION, Tex. — The UNI relay team of Zack Butcher, Parker Kiewiet, Drake Hanson and Zach Fall took to the track on Friday night at Texas A&M’s E.B. Cushing Stadium, running in the national quarterfinal round of the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary Meet.

In the final men’s event of the four-day competition, Northern Iowa clocked a final time of 3:08.36 to finish in 19th place out of 24 teams with the ninth-fastest time in program history. After Butcher and Kiewiet led off the first two legs with a combined time of 1:33.76, Hanson, who ran in the first round of the men’s 800 meters on Wednesday, posted a time of 46.76 seconds on the third leg, while Fall finished the final 400 meters with a time of 47.85 seconds to round of the third of three heats. 

Other notable teams in the third heat included Southern Illinois and Illinois State, this year’s Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) champion and runner-up respectively, as well as Iowa State.

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With the conclusion of men’s competition on Friday, the Panthers wrap up action in Texas on Saturday with Josie Moreland set to make her NCAA West Preliminary debut in the women’s high jump, while school record holder Emma Hoins hits the track at 5:40 p.m. CT in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase.

PANTHERS AT NCAA WEST PRELIMINARY MEET

Wednesday, May 28

• Men’s Javelin (First Round) | Justice Miller – 19th – 217 feet, 1 inch (66.18m)
• Men’s Shot Put (First Round) | Carson Lienau – 22nd – 59 feet, 9 inches (18.29m)
• Men’s Shot Put (First Round) | Spencer Kessel – 34th – 57 feet, 11 ¾  inches (17.67m)
• Men’s Shot Put (First Round) | David Russell – 41st – 56 feet, 7 ½  inches  (17.26m)
• Men’s Pole Vault (Semifinals) | Brendan Safley – 21st – 16 feet, 11 ½ inches (5.17m)
• Men’s 800m (First Round) | Drake Hanson – 32nd – 1:49.35
• Men’s 800m (First Round) | Chase Knoche – 37th – 1:50.03

Thursday, May 29

• Women’s Shot Put (First Round) | Katie Fare – 22nd – 51 feet, 5 ¾ inches (15.69m)
• Women’s 400m Hurdles (First Round) | Carlie Jo Fusco – 42nd – 1:00.76

Friday, May 30

• Men’s 4x400m Relay (Quarterfinals) | Butcher, Kiewiet, Hanson, Fall – 19th – 3:08.36

Saturday, May 31

• 3:30 p.m. CT – Women’s High Jump (Semifinal) [Moreland]
• 5:40 p.m. CT – Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase (Quarterfinals) [Hoins]

UNI track and field action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Track and Field), X (@UNITrackFieldXC) and on Instagram (@uni_tf_xc). Schedules and rosters, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – On a hot, muggy day in College Station, Rob McManus and Harvey Cramb kept their seasons alive by punching tickets to Eugene at the NCAA West First Rounds on Friday inside E.B. Cushing Stadium. 

The duo will join long jumper Hailey Coey at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in two weeks at Hayward Field, with more potential Bobcat qualifiers still waiting in the wings ahead of the final day of regional competition on Saturday. 

Elsewhere, both Owen Smith and Will Kelly wrapped up memorable careers at the national quarterfinals in the steeplechase on Friday. 

“There were incredible efforts today from the quartet of men’s distance runners,” head coach Lyle Weese said. “The West Region of NCAAs is such a challenging region–so many incredible and outstanding athletes can’t get out of the region. For Harvey to make it through in the 1,500 meters and Rob in the steeplechase is truly outstanding.” 

McManus, a senior from Cashmere, Washington, qualified in the 3,000 meter steeplechase for the third straight year, and joins Levi Taylor (2022-24), Duncan Hamilton (2021-23) and Nick Lam (2007-09) as the only Bobcats in history to make it to three straight NCAA Outdoor Championship meets. 

The current face of ‘Steeple U’ never looked in danger during a commanding second heat on Friday in College Station, staying in the top three throughout the entirety of the nearly eight-lap race over barriers and water jumps. 

McManus finished in 8:30.65, second in his heat and the third-fastest mark in the entire field. 

The decorated distance runner earned Second Team All-American honors in the steeplechase in both 2023 (16th) and 2024 (13th) before earning another Second Team All-American honor in March this season in the indoor mile (15th). 

“I’m really excited to be headed back to Eugene,” McManus said. “We’ve had steeplers to nationals for the past five years straight and it’s awesome to keep that streak going. I’m proud to be a part of this team and can’t wait to represent Montana State on the big stage again.” 

Over the past five years, the Cats have sent ten total qualifiers to the national meet in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, with Hamilton going three times, Taylor three times, McManus three times, and Owen Smith once. 

Smith, a senior from Billings, was trying to return to the big stage in the steeplechase out of the first heat on Friday but came up just short, placing 27th overall with a time of 8:59.83.  

The veteran ends a standout distance career in the Blue and Gold on the track after earning Honorable Mention All-American honors in the steeplechase last year and a bronze medal at the Big Sky Championships this spring. 

“Owen finished up a great track career with another great effort today,” Weese said. “He has brought so much to the team with outstanding performances and always being such a great teammate. 

Will Kelly, a graduate student from Golf, Illinois, also ended his season on Friday night finishing 36th in the 3,000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:11.14. In his lone year as a Bobcat, Kelly ran the eighth-fastest steeple race in program history and the eighth-fastest 10,000 meter race in school history. 

“As a graduate student, we were unfortunately only able to have Will for one year,” Weese said. “We were so fortunate to have that one year with outstanding accomplishments and also being such an awesome teammate.” 

Earlier in the day, Harvey Cramb backed up his incredible season by punching his ticket to Eugene in the 1,500 meters. 

Cramb, a sophomore from Brisbane, Australia, becomes the fourth Bobcat man to qualify for nationals in the 1,500 meters, joining Cristian Soratos (2015), Patrick Casey (2011) and Mike Feist (2000). 

The Aussie led for the first three laps of the race before getting stuck on the rail, then held on down the stretch to grab one of the five auto-bids by placing fourth in his heat with a time of 3:47.28. 

“Harvey stayed composed in a stacked heat, and even when he got into a tough position, he battled his way through,” Weese said. 

It continues an incredible year for Cramb, who finished 11th in the mile at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in March to earn Second Team All-American honors, then won a memorable Big Sky title in the 1,500 meters two weeks ago over NAU’s Colin Sahlman. 

Now, Cramb is headed to the biggest stage in collegiate track and field. 

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Montana State track and field concludes their stay at the NCAA West First Rounds on Saturday night at E.B. Cushing Stadium. 

Grace Gilbreth kicks off the evening in the third heat of the 3,000 meter steeplechase at approximately 6 p.m. CT. The school record-holder is seeded 12th in the West Region and is looking to become the first Bobcat woman ever to advance to the NCAA Championships in the steeplechase. 

Later, Kyla Christopher-Moody will look to keep her legendary career alive when she toes the line for the 5,000 meters at 8:10 p.m. CT. The graduate student who holds four school records is seeded 26th in the field and will be aiming at one of the 12 tickets to Eugene.  

Finally, the women’s 4×400 meter relay team will close out the meet in the final event of the week, racing in the final heat at approximately 9 p.m. CT. 

The quartet of Olivia Lewis, Peyton Garrison, Giulia Gandolfi, and Caroline Hawkes are trying to become the first-ever Bobcat relay to advance to the NCAA Championships and enter the regional meet seeded ninth in the 24-team field. 

The Cats will need to either finish in the top three in their heat or run one of the next three-fastest times to book their tickets to Eugene. 

The meet will stream live on ESPN+ beginning at 4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT.  

A full meet schedule is available here and start lists can be viewed here. A meet central webpage with links to live results, information, streaming, and more can be found here.     

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LOGAN – The Cache Kraken girls water polo team capped off a standout season with a third-place finish at the Utah state tournament recently, bolstered by individual accolades for players and coaches.

Zoey Hunter was named Utah’s Player of the Year, while Coach Doug Fryer was honored as Coach of the Year. Teammates Whitley Davis, Beza Fryer, Nya Joekel and Sophie Dayton also received statewide recognition. Davis was named First Team All-State Goalie, Fryer made First Team All-State, Joekel earned Second Team All-State, and Dayton received an Honorable Mention.

The Cache Kraken boys team also delivered a strong performance, finishing second in the state after a dramatic shootout loss by a single goal. Justus Field and Tyler Crook were both named to the First Team All-State roster.

The club is now looking ahead to its youth summer camp, which runs Fridays from June 6 to July 18 at 9:30 a.m. at Mountain Crest High School. Open to kids ages 7–13, the camp offers a chance for youth to try out water polo, build friendships, and stay active during the summer. More information is available at www.cachepolo.com.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Youssef Koudssi, James Onanubosi, Brian Limage, Isaac Davis, Tyson Tippett, and Zach Extine punched tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Day 3 at the West First Round.
 
Nine men’s track and field athletes have advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, with Koudssi,  Onanubosi,  Limage, Davis, Tippett, and Extine joining Day 1 qualifiers Jesse Avina, Reinaldo Rodrigues, and Zach Landa. All will compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, June 11-14. 
 
Koudssi began the day with a finish in 11th in the discus with a throw of 58.75m (192-9) to punch his ticket to the finals.
 
The men’s 4x100m Relay team advanced to Eugene with an 11th-place finish (39.33) as James Onanubosi, Brian Limage, Isaac Davis, and Tyson Tippett will travel to Eugene for a second consecutive year.
 
Extine finishes third in heat one to grab an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Championships. He ended 5th overall with a time of 13.23 in the 110m hurdles. He advances to the finals for the first time in his collegiate career.
 
Men’s NCAA Championships Qualifiers
Jesse Avina – Javelin (5th; PB: 72.48/237-9)
Reinaldo Rodrigues – Long Jump (10th; 7.71m/25-3 ½)
Zach Landa – Shot Put (1st; 20.06m/65-9 ¾)
Youssef Koudssi – Discus (11th; 58.75m/192-9)
4x100m Relay – Onanubosi, Limage, Davis, Tippett (11th; 39.33)
Zach Extine – 110m Hurdles (5th; 13.23)
 
Other finishes: Men
Tyson Tippett: 100m – 19th (PB: 10.19 – tied for 3rd in program history)
Yan Vazquez: 400m Hurdles – 14th (50.38)
Zach Landa: Discus – 17th (57.33m/188-1)
Sam Hala’ufia: Discus – 20th (56.67m/185-1)
 
The Arizona women’s track and field team will be back in action on Saturday, with five athletes looking to earn their way to the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
 
Women’s Quarterfinals on Saturday (All times MST)
Mackenna Orie, Tapenisa Havea – Discus (11 a.m.)
Ava Simms, McKenna Watson, Dakota Minor, Jade Brown – 4x100M Relay (3 p.m.)
Taylen Wise – 100m Hurdles (4:15 p.m)
Jade Brown and McKenna Watson – 100m (4:35 p.m.) | 200m (5:50 p.m.)
Ava Simms – 400m (4:50 p.m.)
Antonia Sanchez Nunez – 400m Hurdles (5:25 p.m.)
 
The action begins at 11 a.m. MST with the quarterfinal for the discus with Mackenna Orie and Tapenisa Havea back in action. A full day of action will be capped with the 200m featuring Jade Brown and McKenna Watson at 5:50 p.m. MST. 

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By: Maddie Omana

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six track and field student-athletes represented Dartmouth at the NCAA First Round this week, participating in events from Wednesday through Friday at Hodges Stadium. 

Jada Jones, Andie Murray, Madeleine Locher, Albert Velikonja, Max Klein, and J’Voughnn Blake each competed against 47 of the best eastern division athletes in their respective events. This is the first time Jones, Murray, Velikonja, and Locher have qualified for the NCAA First Round. 

Mike Nelson, the Marjorie & Herbert Chase ’30 Director of Dartmouth Track & Field and Cross Country, said he was impressed with the way his student-athletes competed during the week. 

“Most of our competitors dramatically improved upon their rankings. Our coaching staff did an excellent job preparing these student-athletes to compete at the highest level.  We finished the season on a high note and I could not be more proud of our team and staff.” Nelson said.  

Velikonja, who qualified for the 5000m as the 39th in the east, finished his senior season ranked 16th in the region with his 14:11.78 mark. 

Jones, the reigning Ivy League Champion in the indoor and outdoor 200m, had a 23.85 mark in the 200m. She also competed in the 400m and had a 53.49 finish in the event. 

After qualifying for the first round as 34th in the region, Klein improved to 31st in the shot put with a 17.71m throw. Blake finished fifth in his 800m heat with a 1:49.73 mark. 

Locher finished 20th in the region for the 10,000m, wrapping her senior season with a 33:53.04 finish. Murray competed in the 800m, finishing with a 2:06.72 mark. 

“I’d like to thank all of our seniors who have dedicated so much time and energy into the program. The class of 2025 will always have a special place in my heart because they were the leaders when I got to Dartmouth.” Nelson said. “Also, I’d like to say a big thanks to our support staff and administration. Their dedication and commitment to the program has allowed our student-athletes to thrive. Go Big Green!”

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Women’s Associate Head Volleyball Coach position. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society. This position reports directly to the Head Volleyball Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s volleyball team.

JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience. 2.Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes. 3.Meet recruiting and retention goals. 4.Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation. 5.Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations. 6.Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes. 7.Plan a competitive schedule. 8.Conduct practices in a safe environment. 9.Effectively manage the budget. 10.Fundraise for additional program needs. 11.Implement an effective community service plan. 12.Promote the women’s volleyball program in the community. 13.Other duties as assigned by Head Volleyball Coach.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate volleyball coaching or playing experience is preferred.  Upon employment, candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Kiko Santos

Women’s Head Volleyball Coach

Human.resources@newberry.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.  Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.

About Newberry College

Newberry College, a private, liberal arts college located in the midlands of South Carolina. The College is a proud member of the South Atlantic Conference and Division II. The College is highly ranked as one of the best small colleges in the South in terms of both value and social mobility.

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