The Cougars' track and field team had a record-breaking weekend across multiple meets, setting new personal bests and national provisional marks in events from South Dakota to California. Notable performances included Josiah Weeda and Ethan Nowakowski in hurdles, with Weeda clocking 55.94 in the 400H, marking them as the 2nd and 3rd fastest in school history. In California, Mateo Luna shattered the 800m record with a time of 1:49.73, while Zach Vance also set a new 1500m school record. The team's impressive performances are positioning them well for the upcoming RMAC Championships, where they aim to further improve their records.

By the Numbers
  • Weeda's 400H time of 55.94 makes him the 2nd fastest in Cougars history.
  • Luna's 800m time of 1:49.73 places him 10th on the RMAC list and breaks the school record.
  • Vance's 1500m record is now 3:45, also securing him a national provisional mark.
  • Storer clocked a 10k time of 29:33, which is 5th on the RMAC list.
Yes, But

While the Cougars had an outstanding weekend, there are challenges ahead with tougher competition expected at the RMAC Championships, which may affect their performances in such an intensive meet.

State of Play
  • The Cougars are entering the RMAC Championships scheduled for April 24th-26th.
  • Multiple athletes are ranked highly in their events, with several vying for podium finishes.
  • The team is enjoying momentum from recent record-setting performances.
What's Next

As they head into the RMAC Championships, the Cougars are expected to continue their strong performance, with athletes like Luna and Weeda aiming for podium finishes and potential further records.

Bottom Line

The Cougars' strong showing this season underscores their potential, positioning them as fierce competitors at the upcoming championships. Their aim is to build on this historic momentum to achieve podium finishes and even more records.