Corban University's track and field teams participated in the 2026 John Knight Twilight meet, achieving notable performances despite challenging weather conditions. Three athletes secured qualifying marks for the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Championships, while sophomore Oliver Reis set a new school record with a 7.32m long jump. Freshman Ethan Medyanik recorded the third-best jump in program history at 6.89m, and sophomores Josie Rothman and Bennet Mason clinched CCC qualifying times in the women's 800m and men's 5,000m events, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Oliver Reis achieved a school record of 7.32m in the men's long jump.
  • Josie Rothman recorded a personal best of 2:20.80 in the women's 800m.
State of Play
  • The meet was affected by rain and lightning, leading to a shortened day one.
  • Three athletes earned new qualifying marks for the upcoming CCC Championships in mid-to-long distance events.
What's Next

Next weekend, Corban's track and field teams will compete at Southern Oregon University for the 2026 CCC Multi-Event Championships and the Raider Invitational, aiming to build on recent successes.

Bottom Line

The performances at the John Knight Twilight meet highlight Corban's athletes' resilience and talent, setting an optimistic tone as they prepare for critical upcoming competitions.