At the Corban Indoor meet, hosted by Corban University in Salem, Oregon, the track and field teams showcased resilience amidst challenging weather conditions, resulting in impressive performances. Redshirt senior Kayla Morgan successfully cleared the national A-standard high jump mark of 1.69m, securing her spot at the NAIA National Championships. In total, twelve Warriors achieved personal bests, with several athletes breaking program records and emerging as top competitors in their events. Head coach Todd Bos praised the athletes' continuous improvement, highlighting the program's growth despite February’s traditionally unpredictable weather in the Pacific Northwest.

By the Numbers
  • Kayla Morgan cleared 1.69m in the high jump, earning the ninth-best mark nationally.
  • Kirsten Kuenzi set a new program record with a 60m time of 7.90 seconds.
  • Aaden Ackley improved his 60m hurdles time to 8.58 seconds, setting a new record.
  • Ava Barnett achieved a 5.34m leap in the long jump, breaking her prior record.
State of Play
  • The men's and women's teams had strong individual performances against three other university competitors.
  • Next weekend, the teams will split between two events: the Whitworth Invitational and the Husky Classic.
  • Many athletes are on the cusp of qualifying for the national championships.
What's Next

The track and field teams will focus on preparing for their next competitions to improve their qualifying marks for the national championships. With some athletes already close to achieving those standards, there is potential for additional successes at the upcoming meets.

Bottom Line

Corban University track and field programs are showing strong growth and improvement, with athletes achieving personal records and national qualifying marks despite challenging conditions. Their dedicated efforts foreshadow a promising season ahead.