The Harrisons.

 

Staff report

ASHEVILLE — Adalie Harrison, all 61 inches of her, ran the last meet of her college career in the rain in the Big South Championships, but she brought sunshine to tracks, fields and gyms for a long time.

Harrison, a 2020 East Rowan graduate, was Rowan County Female Athlete of the Year during the COVID era. Her senior year she was the county cross country champion in the fall and scored her 1,oooth point in basketball and led a 20-win group of Mustangs in the winter. Her senior soccer and track and field seasons — she was planning to double up on spring sports — were wiped out by COVID.

She headed to Lenoir-Rhyne with the goal of being a cross country/basketball/track athlete for the Bears.

On Jan. 27, 2021, Harrison made a free throw for L-R basketball in a game against Mars Hill. That would be the only point of her college career, but officially it will make her four-sport college athlete in the history books.

While college basketball didn’t work out for her , she did fine in the running sports and transferred to Division I USC Upstate for the 2022-23 school year. She debuted in cross country in September 2022.

Harrison competed in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track for the Spartans, so she was running and competing year-round.

Her track PRs were 2:31 in the 800; 5:38 in the mile; 19:26 for 5000 meters; 5:12 for the 1500 meters, and 11:19 for the 3000 meters.

In cross country, her best times were 19:50 for a 5K (she ran that time in 2024) and 25:08 for a 6K.

Her 800 PR came recently in the Big South Indoor Track Championships.

She ran the 1500 and 5000 in less than ideal conditions in the Big South Outdoor Championships to close her career. She ran 5:17 in the 1500 and 19:52 in the 5000.

She graduated last December with a nursing degree and was a graduate student in psychology during the spring semester.

 

 

 

 

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Macalester College first year John Ihrke (Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North) earned All-North Region honors in the 800 meters from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, the organization announced today. Athletes must be ranked in the top five regionally in an individual event, or top three in a relay to receive All-Region honors.

Ihrke posted his best time of the season in the 800 at Hamline’s Meet of the UnSaintly on April 30, winning with a time of 1:51.70. The time ranks fifth in the region, 45th in Division III and second all-time at Macalester. At the MIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10 at Macalester, Ihrke finished third in the 800 in 1:51.97 and anchored the Scots’ 4×400-meter relay team to a third-place finish with a time of 3:18.36 to earn All-MIAC honors in both events.

During the indoor season this winter, Ihrke won the MIAC title in the 800 and was named the MIAC Indoor Track & Field Rookie of the Year. He then broke the school record in the 800 indoors with a time of 1:53.57 at the Wartburg Qualifier on Mar. 8. That time ranked third in the North Region, earning Ihrke Al-North Region accolades indoors.

Click here to view the USTFCCCA All-Region release.

 

LOS ANGELES – Junior Jordan Woolery of UCLA Softball has been selected the Student-Athlete of the Week for competitions held between May 13-19.
 
The infielder on No. 9-seed UCLA softball team recorded a .556 batting average (5-for-9), two home runs and seven RBIs to help the Bruins (52-10) to a mercy-rule sweep in NCAA Regionals last weekend. Woolery homered and logged two hits in each of the final two victories of Regionals against San Diego State and UC Santa Barbara. She tallied her third five-RBI performance of the season with a triple and home run in the Bruins’ 10-0 shutout victory over the Aztecs on Saturday. On Sunday, Woolery recorded her 22nd home run of the season with an opposite field shot the fourth inning against the Gauchos.
 
Woolery and the Bruins will begin NCAA Super Regional play this Friday at South Carolina at 10 a.m. PT. The contest will be televised on ESPN2.
 
The junior secures her fourth-career UCLA student-athlete of the week award, the second of her 2025 campaign.
 
Also Nominated

Sydney Johnson, W. Track & Field; Michael Pinckney, M. Track & Field; 2V4+, W. Rowing
 
Previous Winners
Aug. 21 – Bridgette Marin-Valencia, W. Soccer; Aug. 28 – Lilly Reale, W. Soccer; Sept. 4 – Cheridyn Leverette, W. Volleyball; Sept. 11 – Ryder Dodd, M. Water Polo; Sept. 18 – Bode Brinkema, M. Water Polo; Sept. 25 – Sofia Cook, W. Soccer; Oct. 2 – Pablo Ereño, M. Golf; Oct. 9 – Quincy McMahon, W. Soccer; Oct. 16 – Jose Contell, M. Soccer; Oct. 23 – Ethan Garbers, Football; Oct. 30 – Grayce Olson, W. Volleyball; Nov. 6 – Carson Schwesinger, Football; Nov. 13 – Quincy McMahon, W. Soccer; Nov. 20 –  Maggie Boyd/Sally Perez, Beach Volleyball; Nov. 27 – Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; Dec. 4 – Carson Schwesinger, Football; Dec. 11 – Ryder Dodd, M. Water Polo; Dec. 18 – Tyler Bilodeau, M. Basketball; Dec. 24 – Kiki Rice, W. Basketball; Jan. 1 – Eric Dailey Jr., M. Basketball; Jan. 8 – Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; Jan. 15 – Jordan Chiles, Gymnastics; Jan. 22 – Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; Jan. 29 – Aday Mara, M. Basketball; Feb. 5 – Jordan Chiles, Gymnastics; Feb. 12 – Taylor Tinsley, Softball; Feb. 19 – Mulivai Levu – Baseball; Feb. 26 – Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; March 5 – Jordan Chiles, Gymnastics; March 12 – Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; March 19 – Jordan Woolery, Softball; March 26 – Chae Campbell, Gymnastics; April 2 – Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; April 9 – Megan Grant, Softball; April 16 – Megan Grant, Softball; April 23 – Jordan Chiles, Gymnastics; April 30 – Omar Morales, M. Golf; May 7 – Jeremy Zammit, M. Track & Field; May 14 – Spencer Johnson, M. Tennis

 

NEW ORLEANS, La. – All Region honors for the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field season were announced on Wednesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) following the conclusion of the regular season. Top-5 individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region honors, in addition to each of the members of a top-3 ranked relay team. Data is compiled based on regional TFRI.

The 2025 season proved to be a remarkable one for the Bulldogs, as four standout athletes earned All-Region honors for their performances on the track and in the field.

Jackson Hayward made an immediate impact in his debut season, securing a spot on the 2025 All-Region team in the 200-meter dash. Hayward’s standout moment came at the CUAA Alumni Legacy Meet, where he posted a personal-best time of 21.51 seconds. His impressive performance not only earned him All-Region recognition but also marked him as one of the top sprinters in the region.

“Jackson Hayward came in as a freshman and instantly made an impact”, said Interim Head Coach Kaylie Laskody. “Through injuries he was able to drop a 21.51 in his 200 this outdoor season”.

Cameron Overmyer continued to build on his already stellar career by being named to the All-Region team in the pole vault. Overmyer finished second at the 2025 MIAA Outdoor Championships with a vault of 4.26m (13-11.75), earning Second Team All-MIAA honors. His personal-best mark of 4.75m (15-7), set at the 2024 MIAA Championships, ranks him second all-time in program history.

“Cameron Overmyer is a senior who took over pole vault in the conference right from the start of his freshman year”. “He placed 2nd at outdoor conference in his senior season and ended his last year with a mark of 4.65m (15-3)”.

KJ Scott earned All-Region honors in the discus after recording a personal-best throw of 48.86m (160-4), which ranked him fourth in the region and second all-time in program history. At the 2025 MIAA Outdoor Championships, Scott displayed his versatility, finishing ninth in the discus, 10th in the hammer throw, and 18th in the shot put.

“KJ Scott shot up the top-10 record board in discus to second with a throw of 48.86m (160’4″) in his junior season”, said Interim Head Coach Kaylie Laskody. “That mark also put him top 50 in the nation at 43rd and should see some improvement as we head into next season”.

Alysia Townsend had a historic first season as a Bulldog, earning All-Region honors and several entries in the program’s record books. Townsend set a new all-time school record in the long jump with a leap of 5.79m (19-0). She also ranks second all-time in the 100-meter dash (12.41 seconds), fourth in the 200-meter dash (26.20 seconds), and second in the 400-meter hurdles (1:01.92). Her outstanding performances at the MIAA Championships earned her All-MIAA honors in the high jump, long jump, and 100-meter dash, and ultimately led to her being named the MIAA Women’s Field Athlete of the Year.

“Alysia Townsend dominated this outdoor season, said Interim Head Coach Kaylie Laskody. “Taking home two first place medals at conference while also jumping a record-breaking long jump with 19’0 and ended the season being 24th in the nation as just a freshman and being named MIAA Women’s Field Athlete of the Year is a big accomplishment for anyone and especially as a freshman”.

Naples based DNA Volleyball, originally an all-boys club, added a girls team this season. The new team has made a remarkable debut.

In their first year, DNA Volleyball’s girls team has not just competed; they have dominated, medaling in all but one tournament.

“This team by far stands out out of a lot of the teams that I have coached, just because their chemistry is insane,” said Priscilla Medal, DNA Volleyball Girls Head Coach. “I mean, they’ve been together since they were very little, and now up to this point, they had a rough season last year, but now this year, they’re just showing up and showing out.”

The team’s bond is driving their outstanding season after joining the new club.

“It’s honestly just the atmosphere. These girls, even in their losses, show such great growth, and they just have great mentality. And that’s what a great athlete is. It’s just having that great mentality to push through all the games, all the practices, and they’re the type of girls that want that extra rep, and that makes a huge difference.”

The DNA girls boast a 45-12 record and an 80% win rate. For many of these 15-year-olds, the journey is just beginning.

“It’s very impactful for them, because these girls, as they’re getting older, they are going to be coming across college recruits and…showing up all the time and giving more than 100% effort, it’s really going to show up and give them some success in the future.”

As the season winds down, the growth on and off the court is evident.

“I think their spirits were maybe not expecting to win as much as they have this whole season, but they’ve definitely led themselves with a lot of confidence, and they’re very humble.”

The success seems to be just beginning for DNA’s rising stars. The team has one more tournament this weekend before competing at AAU Nationals next month.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana track and field turns its sights to the national stage as four qualified athletes will compete across four events at the NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Pueblo, Colorado.
 
Bryn Greenwaldt, Ryan Hartman, Andrew Martens and Kylee Sallee will all represent AU at the national meet, with action set to last from Thursday May 22 to Saturday, May 24 at the CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl.
 
Complete action can be found at GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app, presented by The Original Pancake House. The app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play.
 
THE RUNDOWN
After clearing a season-best height of 5-08.00 at the NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships earlier this month, Bryn Greenwaldt earned her bid to the national meet. Her showing gave her the top spot on the podium for the gold medal and the event title, securing yet another honor in her storied career. She finished in the top three at five different meets this season, highlighted by three event crowns.
 
Ryan Hartman has continued to light it up in his final season with Augustana track and field, earning yet another postseason bid this athletic year. He was recently named the NSIC Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year—just the fourth in program history—after collecting two conference championship titles. With four meets worth of competition under his belt this season, Hartman has earned four first-place finishes while clocking two PRs at the Bryan Clay Invitational in the 1500-meter (3:43.00) and 5000-meter (13:39.57) runs.
 
Senior hurdler Andrew Martens will head to the NCAA Championship meet after a strong showing at the conference meet earlier this month. He cruised to first place and the top of the podium in the 110-meter hurdles while taking fourth in the 400-meter hurdles. His qualifying time was marked in the event final at the NSIC meet, which was the third time he broke sub-14 this season.
 
Rounding out the AU qualifiers is Kylee Sallee, whose personal best earlier this season propelled her all the way to an NCAA qualification. Her mark of 20-01.50 broke the Augustana school record in the long jump at the Maverick Open while giving Sallee a third-place finish. She collected five top-five finishes in the long jump throughout the season, including a runner-up finish in the event at the NSIC meet while winning the heptathlon title.
 
VIKING QUALIFIERS
(NCAA DII Performance Rankings as of 5/21)
5. Ryan Hartman (5000-Meter Run, 13:39.57)
9. Andrew Martens (110-Meter Hurdles, 13.76)
T-10. Bryn Greenwaldt (High Jump, 5-08.00, 1.73m)
T-14. Kylee Salee (Long Jump, 20-01.50, 6.13m)
 
AUGUSTANA SCHEDULE AT NCAA DII CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thursday, May 22
3:30 p.m. CT – Women’s Long Jump (Sallee)
 
Friday, May 23
5:45 p.m. CT – Women’s High Jump (Greenwaldt)
7:55 p.m. CT – Men’s 110-Meter Hurdles Prelim (Martens)
 
Saturday, May 23
7:10 p.m. CT – Men’s 110-Meter Hurdles Final (Martens)
9:30 p.m. CT – Men’s 5000-Meter Run (Hartman)
 

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