Outdoor Track & Field Compete at Nationals
Northwest Tech's Track and Field Team concluded their season last weekend, finishing 26th overall. The National Championships took place in Hobbs, NM, starting on Thursday the 18th and continuing through Saturday the 20th.
Sprints & Field Events
In the 100-meter Prelims, Derrick Harbin placed 27th with a time of 10.46 seconds.
In the 200-meter Prelims, the Mavs had two runners. Marcus Purcell placed 28th with a time of 21.09 seconds. Jaysaun Smith finished just behind in 29th place with a time of 21.13 seconds.
In the 4x100 Meter Relay, the Mavericks placed 9th overall with a time of 40.23 seconds. The relay included: Derrick Harbin, Jaysaun Smith, Marcus Purcell, and Jaiden Carter. In Pole Vault, Brayden Shaw did not place due to No Height.
Long & Middle Distance
In the 1500 Meter Run, Brian Kiptoo placed 3rd overall with a time of (3:48.21). His teammate, Raphael Kitur, did not make it out of the prelims, placing 15th with a time of (3:59.40).
In the 5000 Meter Run, Peter Kipkemboi placed 15th with a time of (15:20.30).
"I was happy to see most of our athletes improve their times from the Indoor season," commented Coach Kiptoo. "Brian Kiptoo ran an impressive race and our 4x100 team also had a good performance, despite the prelims being canceled due to weather. I am very proud of this team and their perseverance throughout the season. They have demonstrated much determination, even in the face of the adversity they faced with the limited training during the Indoor season. I am honored to have been a part of their journey, and I wish our Sophomores future success wherever they go from here."