The Spring Hill track and field teams concluded the 2026 SIAC Outdoor Championships with nine competitors on the final day. The women鈥檚 team finished fifth overall with 50 points, while the men placed 11th with 23 points. Key performances included Cecilia Light's record-setting second place in the women's 800, Evelyn Herrera's strong finish in the 5K, and Grant Nastasi breaking his own school record in the men's 200. Other notable finishes came from Mariam Cosky, JaTerralyn Hamilton, and the relay team. The Badgers will next compete on May 1 at the Jaguar Invite hosted by South Alabama.

By the Numbers
  • Women finished 5th with 50 points; men finished 11th with 23 points.
  • Grant Nastasi set a new school record in the 200 with a time of 21.30.
Yes, But

While the women showed strong performances, finishing fifth demonstrates a gap behind the top teams in the conference. The men, despite Nastasi鈥檚 success, struggled collectively, indicating room for improvement ahead of future meets.

State of Play
  • Claudia Billedeaux placed 13th in javelin with a season-best mark of 24.38m.
  • Thomas and Holder achieved personal records in the men's 5K with times of 17:47.42 and 17:49.99 respectively.
What's Next

The Badgers will focus on refining their skills ahead of the Jaguar Invite, aiming to build on their SIAC performances and improve their standings as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

The Spring Hill track and field teams demonstrated potential at the SIAC Championships, particularly with record performances, but need to enhance overall team results to become more competitive in future conferences.