Utah State track and field's success is highlighted as three student-athletes receive Mountain West weekly honors. Junior Walker Deede was named MW Men's Field Athlete of the Week, sophomore Mathew Hall earned MW Men's Track Athlete of the Week, and freshman Blake Johns was recognized as MW Men's Freshman of the Week. Deede achieved a personal best in javelin, moving into second place in both school and conference history, while Hall's impressive 400-meter time ranks him third in USU history. Johns also set personal records in both hammer and shot put events.

By the Numbers
  • Deede's javelin throw of 74.90 meters set a personal record and ranks him as the 10th-best in the country.
  • Hall鈥檚 time of 46.19 seconds in the 400 meters positioned him second in the MW and 29th in the NCAA West Region.
  • Johns achieved a hammer throw of 56.80 meters and a shot put of 15.51 meters, ranking him among the top freshmen in the MW.
State of Play
  • Utah State track and field program has reached a record 17 weekly conference awards in a single academic year.
  • The team splits for two upcoming events: BYU Robison Invitational and Payton Jordan Invitational.
What's Next

The Aggies will compete at the BYU Robison Invitational and the Payton Jordan Invitational to further showcase their talents and possibly earn additional accolades.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Deede, Hall, and Johns exemplifies the growth and potential of the Utah State track and field program, as they secure multiple honors and aim for continued success in their upcoming competitions.