Jaslyn Russell clinched a third-place finish in the hammer throw with a personal best of 177-8 during the first day of the 2026 Southland Conference Outdoor Championships. Teammate Ta'Khara Johnson contributed with a sixth-place throw of 172-4, collectively earning the Cowgirls a total of 11 points for the day, placing them seventh. On the men's side, Michael Brame II set a personal best in javelin throw at 202-11, securing five points for the Cowboys. Uxue Castro-Martin advanced to the finals in the 1500m, with the men also having three qualifiers in the same event. Overall, nine athletes achieved personal records on the opening day of competition.

By the Numbers
  • Jaslyn Russell: 3rd in hammer throw with 177-8 (personal best).
  • Michael Brame II: 4th in javelin throw with 202-11 (personal best).
  • Total of 11 points for Cowgirls, placing them 7th.
  • Total of 9 personal records achieved during the day.
State of Play
  • The Cowgirls finished the day in seventh place with 11 points.
  • The Cowboys are also seventh with five points heading into day two.
  • Multiple athletes are set to compete in finals on Saturday, including Uxue Castro-Martin and three male runners in the 1500m.
What's Next

The second day of competition begins at 9:30 a.m. with combined events, followed by the individual events starting at 12:30 p.m. The men's 110m hurdles will kick off the running events at 5:20 p.m., amplifying the stakes as athletes aim to improve their standings.

Bottom Line

The impressive performances by the athletes highlight their potential to increase point totals and improve rankings as the championships progress. Russell's strong showing sets a competitive tone for the Cowgirls, while the Cowboys also aim to capitalize on their chances in upcoming events.