New Mexico Highlands University has announced that five of its track and field athletes have qualified for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kansas. This group includes senior Patreece Clarke, who is the top qualifier in the 100-meter hurdles, and Ashley Barrett, competing in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Head coach Bob DeVries expressed pride in the team's preparations and competitive spirit heading into the championships. The 4x100-meter relay team will also represent NMHU, alongside Rojrika Campbell, who qualified for long jump and triple jump events. The Cowgirls aim to improve upon their 17th-place finish from last year’s championships.

By the Numbers
  • Patreece Clarke is the top qualifier in the 100-meter hurdles
  • Ashley Barrett is ranked No. 5 in the 100 meters and No. 8 in the 200 meters
  • Rojrika Campbell is ranked No. 11 in the long jump and No. 9 in the triple jump
State of Play
  • The Championships will take place next Thursday in Emporia, Kansas
  • The athletes are gearing up to showcase their skills against top national competitors
  • NMHU finished 17th at last year’s Division II Outdoor Championships
What's Next

The NMHU athletes will compete at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships with hopes of securing top placements and potentially scoring points for their team. With their strong qualifications, expectations are high for this talented group to achieve personal and team goals during the competition.

Bottom Line

NMHU’s track and field team is ready to make a mark at the NCAA Championships. With highly-ranked competitors like Clarke and Barrett leading the charge, they have the potential to elevate the university’s standing and leave a lasting impression on the national stage.