Wildcats Deliver Late-Race Heroics for Three All-American Finishes

EMPORIA, Kan. – Three Wildcats closed out the 2026 season in impressive fashion Saturday, as Iresh Molina, Della Molina and Paulina Martins each earned All-American honors in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The trio capped a memorable championship weekend for Chico State after Iresh and Della Molina both earned First Team All-American honors Thursday in the 10,000 meters. Iresh Molina led the Wildcats with a sixth-place finish, crossing the line in 16:34.95 to secure another First Team All-American performance. The Chico native surged late in the race, moving up 11 spots over...