KOKOMO, Ind. - The IU Kokomo men's and women's track and field teams officially wrapped up the regular season over the weekend, competing across three meets in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan while recording multiple national qualifying marks, school records, and top-five all-time performances in program history ahead of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships.

THE RUNDOWN - Billy Hayes Invitational

• Sydney Duncan recorded an NAIA "A" standard in the shot put and currently ranks No. 1 nationally. She also hit the NAIA "B" standard in the hammer throw, currently ranking ninth nationally.
• Steven Case broke his own school record in the 800 meters with a personal-best performance, continuing to rank No. 1 all-time in program history.
• Gabe Wedmore hit the NAIA "B" standard in both the shot put and hammer throw. His personal-best mark in the shot put moved him to No. 2 all-time in school history while currently ranking 10th nationally. He also currently ranks ninth nationally in the hammer throw.
• Isaac Ireland recorded an NAIA "B" standard in the shot put with a personal-best mark that moved him to No. 3 all-time in program history while currently ranking 21st nationally.
• Seth Ireland hit the NAIA "B" standard in the shot put and currently ranks 25th nationally in the event.
• Mia Bustos moved to No. 2 all-time in program history in both the shot put and hammer throw with personal-best performances.

THE RUNDOWN - University of St. Francis Fighting Chance Invite

• The women's 4x800-meter relay team of Leslie Sprankles, Courtney Adams, Keeley Carpenter, and Erica Grubbs recorded the fifth-fastest time in school history.

THE RUNDOWN - GVSU Last Chance Meet

• Evan Gaylor recorded an NAIA "B" standard in the shot put with a personal-best mark that moved him to No. 4 all-time in program history while currently ranking 24th nationally.
• Seth Ireland broke the school record in the discus throw with a personal-best performance to move to No. 1 all-time in program history.
• Gabe Wedmore added another NAIA "B" standard in the hammer throw.
• Faith Rock moved to No. 3 all-time in program history in the shot put with a personal-best performance.
• Sydney Duncan hit the NAIA "B" standard in the discus throw and currently ranks fourth nationally in the event.
• Mia Bustos remained No. 2 all-time in school history in the shot put while currently ranking 18th nationally in the NAIA.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE (Women's Quote)

• This was the last opportunity to qualify for nationals or to compete one last time for the seniors. Leslie Sprankles, Olivia Newcom, and Faith Rock all competed in their last competitions as IUK Cougars. They all left a legacy with their performances but more importantly they left our program better than when they found it.  They will be missed but we are excited for their futures. Mia Bustos took advantage of the opportunity and threw the shot put far enough to be 18^th in the nation. As a result, she has qualified for outdoor nationals even though she did not hit a standard, as the NAIA has a safety net of a minimum 20 athletes or relays per event.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE (Men's Quote)

• This was the last opportunity to qualify for nationals or to compete one last time for the seniors. Rhett Berryman competed in his last event as an IUK Cougar but he left a legacy for the throws program and help to set the standard that our throws group will continue into the future. He will be missed but not forgotten. Seth Ireland and Evan Gaylor extended their senior years by qualifying for nationals.  

THE ROAD AHEAD 

• Six IU Kokomo student-athletes are set to compete at next week's NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships.

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