Tuesday, May 14, 2019

NEW ORLEANS – On the verge of the announcement of selections for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, a total of 66 GNAC student-athletes have been named All-West Region by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

The 32 men and 34 women were selected for having the top-five marks in each event in the region. In addition, members of relay teams with the top-three times in the region earned selection. Of the GNAC honorees, 17 had the top mark in the region in their respective events (six men, 11 women).

Alaska Anchorage senior Caroline Kurgat led the way for all GNAC athletes with selection as All-West Region in four events: 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters. Simon Fraser senior Julia Howley earned All-West Region honors in the 1,500 meters, the 5,000 meters and the steeplechase.

Montana State Billings senior Sam Zook led GNAC men with three All-West Region awards in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 4x100-meter relay.

Central Washington and Concordia led all GNAC programs with 10 total selections apiece. The Wildcats led all women’s teams with seven selections while Concordia’s men also had seven selections.

USTFCCCA DIVISION II OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
ALL-WEST REGION SELECTIONS (GNAC ATHLETES)
MEN
Alaska Anchorage: Drew Johnson (1,500 Meters), Edwin Kangogo (Steeplechase), Wesley Kirui (Steeplechase).
Central Washington: Aidan Cain (Hammer), Braydon Maier (Decathlon), Zach Whittaker (Triple Jump).
Concordia: Caleb Bridge (Shot Put, Discus), Giovanni Brown (Decathlon), Easton Christensen (Javelin), Joe Denniston (Hammer), Josh Koch (Shot Put), Sam Nichols (Discus), Dalton Rasmussen (Javelin).
Montana State Billings: Rahkei Eyer (4x100 Relay), Mason Schram (4x100 Relay), Kaelen Shay (4x100 Relay), Sam Zook (100 Meters, 200 Meters, 4x100 Relay).
Northwest Nazarene: Jake Knight (Shot Put, Discus), Dakota Tidwell (Decathlon).
Saint Martin’s: Tyler Cronk (High Jump).
Simon Fraser: Joshua Adhemar (400 Meter Hurdles), Aaron Ahl (Steeplechase), Pierre-Louis Detourbe (Steeplechase), Rowan Doherty (1,500 Meters), Nate St. Romain (400 Meter Hurdles).
Western Oregon: Curt Knott (800 Meters).
Western Washington: Karlington Anunagba (100 Meters), Alex Barry (Javelin), Cordell Cummings (110 Meter Hurdles, 400 Meter Hurdles), Seren Dances (Long Jump), Costel David (Javelin), Cooper McNatt (Javelin).

WOMEN
Alaska Anchorage: Vanessa Aniteye (400 Meters, 4x400 Relay), Tylantiss Atlas (4x400 Relay), Chrisalyn Johnson (Long Jump, Triple Jump), Caroline Kurgat (800 Meters, 1,500 Meters, 5,000 Meters, 10,000 Meters), Danielle McCormick (800 Meters, 4x400 Relay), Marie Ries (4x400 Relay).
Central Washington: Halle Irvine (Pole Vault), HarLee Ortega (High Jump, Heptathlon), Alexa Shindruk (5,000 Meters, 10,000 Meters), Sidney Trinidad (100 Meter Hurdles, 400 Meter Hurdles), Mariyah Vongsaveng (100 Meter Hurdles), Erykah Weems (400 Meter Hurdles), Brooke Williams (Long Jump).
Concordia: Chelsea Bone (Heptathlon), Karlie Hurley (Triple Jump), Katrina Linenko (Shot Put).
Northwest Nazarene: Ellie Logan (Javelin).
Saint Martin’s: Liz Larson (Hammer), Keshara Romain (Triple Jump).
Seattle Pacific: Scout Cai (Pole Vault, Heptathlon), Kate Lilly (1,500 Meters), Renick Meyer (Long Jump), Kaylee Mitchell (Steeplechase).
Simon Fraser: Miryam Bassett (1,500 Meters), Sophie Dodd (800 Meters), Julia Howley (1,500 Meters, 5,000 Meters, Steeplechase), Alana Mussatto (800 Meters), Chelsea Ribeiro (Steeplechase).
Western Oregon: Darian Wilson (Javelin), Olivia Woods (800 Meters).
Western Washington: Raquel Pellecer (Javelin), Paige Shimkus (Javelin), Amanda Short (Javelin), Maddie Taylor (High Jump).