At the Azusa Pacific Bryan Clay Invitational, the distance squad turned in a full slate of performances across multiple events, highlighted by a national record by Juliana Sakat in the womens 1500m.
Sakat delivered strong efforts in both her events, posting a NJCAA and IWCC record of 4:21.47 in the 1500 meters to move to the 2nd best mark in the nation. She also placed 11th in the 5000 meters to post the national lead with a time of 15:44.87 to break the Ghana national record, and IWCC school record.
Pierre Carlier had a standout performance in the 800 meters, finishing third overall in a school record time of 1:47.53 to move to 3rd in the nation. Carlier also doubled back in the 1500 meters, recording a 3:44.00. Mohamed Boutaguia ran a 3:45.99 in the nation to hit the national qualifier and move up to 3rd in the nation and school history. Miguel Angel Lopez Carranza hit a national qualifier in the 10,000 meters, crossing the line in 30:00.06 to solidify the national leading mark.
Hafssa Boutrich ran a 4:35.38 in the 1500 meters for 7th nationally and 16:57.78 in the 5000 meters for 2nd in the nation. Elizabeth Ewusie showcased her versatility across multiple races, competing in the 1500 meters running 4:33.52 3rd in school history, and the 3000‑meter steeplechase, where she finished in 10:42.52 breaking a Ghana national record, and IWCC school record to take the national lead. Alyssa Kulesa set a personal best in the 1500m with a 4:48.78 and ran a solid 2:19.16 in the 800 meters 9th in school history.
The Iowa Western track and field teams also delivered several standout performances Sunday at the Loper Invite hosted by the University of Nebraska–Kearney.
On the track, Julien Evering highlighted the day by winning the men's 100 meters in a national qualifying and personal best of 10.45 5th in school history, with teammate Kadeem Chinapoo close behind in third 10.49 10th in school history.
In the women's sprints,
Absa Ba placed third in the 100 meters, running 12.29, and also competed in the 200 meters running 25.93. Jon'Tazja Snoddy added another top‑10 finish in the 100 with a 12.45.
Nickiya Shields set a lifetime best to win the women's 100m hurdles in 14.42 to post a national qualifier.
Grace Nwaeme finished second in the women's 400 meters with a collegiate best 56.71. Joshua Perry 48.24, Tanner Gibb 48.78, and Aaron Masenge 49.52 with Gibb and Masenge providing big personal bests.
In the jumps, Josh Carter claimed the men's long jump title with an impressive leap of 7.30 meters, a personal best and national qualifier.
Rasheda Samuels placed fourth in the women's long jump (5.26m), while
Rosie Hadley finished 6th with a personal best of 5.13m and Brookyln Vomacka 4.86m good for 9th.
Khaliq King added a third‑place finish in the men's high jump, clearing 1.91 meters.
Taj Wilson finished fourth in the men's triple jump 14.14m, and Vomacka placed fourth in 10.50 meters in the women's triple jump.
In the throws,
Lovely Hibbert continued a strong season with multiple podium finishes, placing second in both the women's hammer 48.46m, while also participating in the discus throwing 38.13m.
In the men's throws, Rajay Hemmings earned first place in the men's discus invite with a throw of 52.36 meters and captured the men's shot put invite title 16.88m. Koen Zandvliet had a personal best in the men's hammer with a 48.28m for 5th place, 9th in school history.
Overall, Iowa Western showcased depth across sprints, jumps, and throws, leaving Kearney with multiple event wins and momentum heading into the next phase of the outdoor season.
Next up the Reivers head to the Drake Relays hosted by Drake University April 23-25 and the Kip Janvrin Invitational hosted by Simpson College April 23-24.
