WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. - The IU Kokomo women's track and field team opened the 2026 outdoor season last week in Kentucky, sending a limited roster to compete in the University of Cumberlands Early Spring Meet on Friday.

FAST FACTS - Cumberlands Early Spring Meet

• LOCATION: James H. Taylor. II Stadium | Williamsburg, KY
• NAIA TOP 25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo: N/A

THE RUNDOWN

• Amber Detmer turned in a strong debut in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday, winning the event with a time of 12:40.93. The mark ranks second all-time in program history and establishes a new freshman record.
• Kokomo's own Mia Castillo posted quality performances in the 100 and 200-meter dashes, finishing sixth and eighth respectively. Both of her times rank fourth all-time in program history.
• Senior Leslie Sprankles opened her final collegiate outdoor season with a strong effort in the 800-meter run, finishing second with a time of 2:28.96.
• Kaylee Futrell, IU Kokomo's lone female pole vaulter, moved to second all-time in program history by clearing 2.15 meters to finish second Friday.
• Freshman Aubree Braden made an impressive debut in her first career track and field meet, placing sixth in the javelin with a mark of 23.6 meters, which ranks eighth all-time in program history.
• For full results from the Cumberlands Early Spring Meet, click HERE.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE

• "Mia Castillo had a great day as she had to pr's in the 100 and 200 meters. Kaylee Futrell pole vaulted for the first time ever in outdoor and she is continuing to work hard and improve. Aubree Braden competed in her first track and field meet ever. She is a converted volleyball/softball player out of high school and has so much untapped potential. Amber Detmer ran her first ever steeplechase and she absolutely nailed it. She has a bright future in the event and she is excited to continue working at it.  We had a partial crew today as we made this meet optional but it was a great start to our outdoor season." - Head Coach Josh Colvin

THE ROAD AHEAD 

• A limited number of Cougars will travel during Spring Break to compete in the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational Thursday–Saturday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The remainder of the team will compete this Friday and Saturday at Indiana Wesleyan's Polar Bear Classic.

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