During Day Two of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships, Chadron State College celebrated significant achievements with Tavion Leatherdale winning the men's discus and three athletes securing silver medals. Leatherdale threw 51.58 meters (169 feet, 2 inches), marking a personal best and earning the title. The men's team currently stands fifth with 31 points, while the women's team is tied for fifth with 13 points. Other notable performances included Chayton Bynes in long jump, Shelby Ekwall in women's shot put, and Courtney Williams in decathlon, enhancing the Eagles' presence in the competition.

By the Numbers
  • Tavion Leatherdale's winning throw of 51.58 meters exceeded his previous best by nearly 12 feet.
  • Chayton Bynes jumped 24 feet, 2.5 inches, marking his best outdoor performance.
  • Shelby Ekwall's shot put mark was 45 feet, 0.25 inches, a personal record.
  • Courtney Williams scored 6,745 points in decathlon, the fourth highest in CSC history.
State of Play
  • Chadron State men's track team is fifth with 31 points after two days of competition.
  • The women's team is tied for fifth, earning all its points from the shot put events.
  • Decathletes and track athletes have qualified for finals in events like the 200m and 400m.
What's Next

Key track finals remain on the schedule, with Chadron State athletes poised to compete for more titles. They have strong contenders in both the men's and women's 200m and 400m events going into the final day. A focus on relays will also be critical, particularly the 4x100-meter event featuring Joshua St. Jean.

Bottom Line

Chadron State College has established a strong competitive presence at the RMAC Championships, with multiple athletes achieving personal bests. Continued strong performances on the final day could elevate their standings in overall points and secure more individual accolades.