Eastern Oregon University's track and field team is gearing up for the 2026 Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships, with the multi-events starting on April 16 at Southern Oregon University's Raider Stadium. Competitors include senior Elizabeth Grandle, who leads the conference and ranks No. 6 nationally in the NAIA with 4,587 points. The multi-events will feature the men鈥檚 decathlon and women鈥檚 heptathlon, spanning from April 16 to 17, with individual events for full conference meet scheduled for May 8-9 in La Grande.

By the Numbers
  • Elizabeth Grandle: 4,587 points (leads conference, ranks No. 6 in NAIA)
  • Kaliyah Chronister: 4,193 points (ranks No. 10 in NAIA)
  • Grandle: No. 9 in javelin with a throw of 42.46m
  • Stephen Pittman: Tied for No. 10 in pole vault at 4.80m
What's Next

The multi-events competition could set the stage for individual athletes to qualify for national rankings, influencing their performance in upcoming meets. Following the multi-events, the full conference championships in May will determine All-CCC honors awarding top performers in various disciplines.

Bottom Line

With strong individual performances expected, the outcome of the multi-events may significantly impact the team鈥檚 overall standing in the conference, setting a competitive tone for the upcoming full meet in May.