The team plays its home games at the 16,368 seat Hanson Field and are coached by Jared Elliott. Her. Rankings for middle school, high school, and college athletes. He (Ackeen) was coming to practice everyday ready to work knowing if he got the chance, he was going to be ready for it.. Men's Track and Field - Western Illinois University Athletics Sport Navigation Menu Opens in new window Feb 20, 2023 / Men's Track and Field / More headlines + Dates for 2023 Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships adjusted Scholar Athlete of the Month Scholar Athlete Of The Month Paige Grice So. MACOMB, Illinois (NEWS3) A Western Illinois track and field athlete has punched his ticket to the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend in Arkansas. The Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships beginSaturday, Feb. 25, 2023 and closeon Sunday Feb. 26, 2023. Leathernecks to compete at SIU-E Cougar Classic, Adams Leads Leatherneck Track and Field at Bill Cornell Invite, Leatherneck Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season. A strong showing at the national meet could also help with Colleys goal of making the Jamaican Olympic team for the upcoming summer Olympics. "This project performed masonry restoration and roof replacement on a portion of the 1926 addition to the Armory, and which has had very little maintenance in the last . First at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational, then the NCAA Indoor Championships. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are the teams and athletes that represent Western Illinois University, located in Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division I sports. After a two hour rain delay, Western Illinois walked away from the meet with 11 event wins and six top 10 all-time marks. The team plays its home games at 5,139-seat Western Hall and are coached by Ben Staupe. SOPHOMORE (2021): Played in seven games. If you go back to last season, WIU played their previous 30 games on the road before their home stand against SDSU. The indoor season kicks off shortly after the new year in Champaign with the Illini Classic on January 6. Riverdale's Tommy Murray is the Quad Cities All-Western Illinois boys track and field athlete of the year. Murray placed third at the Class 1A state meet in the 1,600 and fourth in the 3,200. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You have permission to edit this article. Her The official 2022-23 Track & Field schedule for the Illinois State University Redbirds 2022-23 Track & Field Schedule - Illinois State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Illinois State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The Illini will visit Albuquerque, N.M. twice during the indoor season, exactly a month apart. Aliyah Adams led the way with a personal best in the long jump of 5.97 meters (19 feet 7 inches). The Western Illinois Leathernecks football program competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. (); : The Illini will be separated across three meets during the April 12-15 stretch. On April 8 Illinois will welcome teams to Demirjian Park for the Fighting Illini Challenge. The Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team competes in NCAA Division I men's college basketball competition. May 5 (Fri) TBA. By Western Illinois University Athletics, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. "Ackeen Colley won the Drake Relays 800 meter race last spring. Feb 18 (Fri) 5:00 P.M. vs. Friday Night Tri. The name of the "official" Alma Mater for Western Illinois University is "Western Loyalty". Field events begin at 11 a.m. with running events following at noon. Apr 12. The Western Illinois track and field teams competed at the Bill Cornell Invite on Apr 8, 2023, in Carbondale at Southenr Illinois University. The Western Illinois track and field teams competed at the Bill Cornell Invite on Apr 8, 2023, in Carbondale at Southenr Illinois University. Jacksonville (Illinois School for the Deaf), Jacksonville (Illinois School for the Visually Imp, Bloomington (Cornerstone Christian Academy), Chicago (Intrinsic Charter-Downtown Campus), Chicago (C. 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Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building, 1700 S. 217-333-3631. ); : FRESHMAN (2020-21): MVFC Academic Honor Roll . Colley transferred to WIU from Oklahoma this past summer and was still waiting for the NCAA to sign off on his waiver. All three in California. The official Track and Field page for the Southern Illinois University Salukis "Our women were led by many event winners including Briza Dure in the 100 meters, Paulina Wuestefeld in the 1500 meters, and Maddie Trevena in the 3000 meters. Olin Ortiz - 3,000 (8:51.28) 8th all-time Aliyah Adams won the long jump and Nakeita Kessling won the triple jump." 2023 Illinois wesleyan university athletics, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The more opportunities they get to compete, the better," coach Brokaw said. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Top 10 All-Time Marks: The Western Illinois track and field teams compete Saturday at the SIU-E Cougar Classic in Edwardsville. WESTERN ILLINOIS. "Most impressive performances on the men's side included Sandro Belluz who won the triple jump and high jump. Men's Track & Field - University of Illinois Athletics. After a two hour rain delay, Western Illinois walked away from the meet with 11 event wins and six top 10 all-time marks. In 2022 both the Meyo Invite (Feb. 4-5) in South Bend, Ind. The Leathernecks competed at the Cougar Classic in Edwardsville Illinois to open up their season with the entire team on Saturday. Field events begin at 10 a.m. with running events following at 11 a.m. Last week's competition at Illinois State was canceled due to weather conditions. The team is a member of the Summit League. May 6 (Sat) TBA. T he University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign restored the brick and stone faade of its historic Armoryhome to the Fighting Illini track and field team. Last year we didn't even have competitors in half the track and field events contested. [5], The name of the "official" fight song for Western Illinois University is "We're Marching On". We want to perform our best when it matters most," said Coach Brokaw. : Our long sprinters went 1-2-4 in the 400 meters, and doubled back to win the 4 x 400 relay," coach Brokaw said. Quad Cities All-Western Illinois boys track and field team. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Illinois High School Track and Field Statistics and Results Track & Field High School United States Illinois View Athletic.net Ad Free Illinois High School 2023 Outdoor Track & Field Season: 2023 Outdoor Switch to Meet List Teams Top Athletes Top Athletes Lists Illinois Rankings / / 1A IHSA - 1A Beardstown Astoria Athens Beardstown [5], The "Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks" is the marching band which represents Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. The Leathernecks have been ranked as high as number one and ranked number two numerous times. The team has made numerous NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) playoff appearances. The teams walked away with three event wins, and top 10 all-time marks in two events. The school's primary conference affiliation is with the Summit League; its football team is a member of the Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA) Missouri Valley Football Conference. ;Qualified for state in the 3,200 with a second-place finish at the Wethersfield Sectional, finished third in both the 3,200 and the 1,600 at the Lincoln Trail meet, Derek Coulter;Mercer County;Jr.;Was the Lincoln Trail Conference champion in the 3,200 (10:53.28) and was fifth at the 1,600, finished fifth in both events at the Wethersfield Sectional, Tommy Murray;Riverdale;Jr.;Earned a pair of top-five finishes and state medals by placing fourth in the 3,200 and third in the 1,600, swept titles in both events at Erie Sectional and Three Rivers Conference, Noah Bradarich;Sherrard;Sr.;Won the Three Rivers Conference title in the 110 high hurdles (16.72) and qualified for state with a second-place finish at the Erie Sectional, fifth at sectionals in 300 hurdles, Brecken Heinrichs;Mercer County;Jr.;Champion in 110 high hurdles at Lincoln Trail Conference meet (16.15) and Wethersfield Sectional (16.46), second at LTC meet in 300 hurdles and high jump, Eli Hinde;Riverdale;Jr.;Qualified for state in the 300 hurdles with a second-place Erie Sectional finish, fifth at sectionals in 110 high hurdles, was third in the 110 hurdles and sixth in 300 hurdles at conference, Ben Lantz;Erie-Prophetstown;Sr.;Erie Sectional champion in 300 hurdles (43.65) and second at Three Rivers Conference meet, ran a leg on Panthers' 4x200 relay that claimed sectional title, Brady Wolf;Morrison;Sr.;Three Rivers Conference champion in 300 hurdles (43.0), third at Erie Sectional in event, state qualifier in 4x100, ran on fourth place 4x400 relay at 1A state meet, Trevor Cobo;Erie-Prophetstown;Sr.;Erie Sectional runner-up in high jump, 14th at 1A state meet, third at Three Rivers Conference meet, helped Panthers 4x200 relay to a sectional title, Trenton Coulter;Mercer County;Sr.;Finished 10th at 1A state meet in the high jump after winning the Wethersfield Sectional (6-3) and Lincoln Trail Conference (6-0) titles in that event, Aaron Gotthardt;Ridgewood;Sr.;Qualified for state in the triple jump after placing third at the Wethersfield Sectional, also scored bronze in that event at the Lincoln Trail Conference meet, Braxton Froeliger;Erie-Prophetstown;Sr.;Earned state medal in the long jump by finishing ninth (21-1), won Erie Sectional title (21-9), Three Rivers runner-up, qualified for state in 4x100 and 4x200 relays, William Leighty;Riverdale;Jr.;Took second place at the Erie Sectional and 11th at state meet in the triple jump, Three Rivers Conference runner-up in triple jump, Daken Pessman;Fulton;Jr.;Was the Erie Sectional triple jump champion (41-2) after taking second at the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference meet, Jared Cheline;Mercer County;Sr.;Won the Wethersfield Sectional title in the discus (141-6) after doing likewise at the Lincoln Trail Conference meet (137-4), Reece Richmond;Riverdale;Sr.;Was the Erie Sectional shot put champion (45-3) and took third in the discus and fifth in the shot put at the Three Rivers Conference meet, Alex Zarlatanes;Rockridge;So. "Really big weekend," coach Rob Bishop said. Women's Track and Field - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics The official Women's Track and Field page for the Illinois Wesleyan University Titans The official Women's Track and Field page for the Illinois Wesleyan University Titans The official Women's Track and Field page for the Illinois Wesleyan University Titans Skip To Main Content You can cancel at any time! Adams - Triple Jump (11.87 / 38-11.50) 6th all-time, Leathernecks to compete at SIU-E Cougar Classic, Adams Leads Leatherneck Track and Field at Bill Cornell Invite, Leatherneck Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season, Tate named Summit Mens Indoor Field Athlete of the Year. Tommy Murray, Riverdale:The junior standout capped his season by placing fourth at the IHSA Class 1A state meet in the 3,200 with a school and personal record time of 9:31.76, then followed with a third-place finish in the 1,600 with a time of 4:21.98. Western Illinois. ; followed by the NCAA National Championships in Albuquerque, N.M. on March 10-11. Leathernecks to compete at SIU-E Cougar Classic, Adams Leads Leatherneck Track and Field at Bill Cornell Invite, Leatherneck Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season. (); : The Western Big 6 Conference is a high school conference in western central Illinois. Lucas Burmeister, Isaac Jones, Lucas Hofer, Richard Brown - 4x400 Meter Relay The Summit League Indoor Track & Field Championships: February 19, 2022: Alex Wilson Invitational: February 12, 2022: Titan Open 2022: February 11-12, 2022: Music City Challenge: February 5, 2022: Keck Select 2022: WIU's nickname, the Leathernecks, and its mascot, the English bulldog, are taken from the traditions of the United States Marine Corps. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. About. MACOMB -- Western Illinois University's Director of Track and Field and Cross Country. "With dozens of new freshmen in the program, I thought it was important to add some December competitions to the schedule. Western Illinois University, WIU track athlete qualifies for national meet, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), COVID-19 | Macomb schools expected to return fully in-person soon. [7], "Colonel Rock" is the live athletics mascot for the Western Illinois Leathernecks. Men's Track & Field at Rafer Johnson & Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invite March 25, 2023 1:30 // 3 PM CT. Watch Men's Track & Field vs Fighting Illini Challenge April 8, 2023 All Day. ;Qualified for state in the 100 with a third-place finish at the Erie Sectional, took fifth at the Three Rivers Conference meet in the 100 and seventh in the 200, Alex Anderson;Morrison;Sr.;Won Three Rivers Conference title in 400 (51.74) and with the 4x400 relay, anchored Mustangs' first-place 4x100 and 4x400 relays at Erie Sectional, fourth at state with 4x400 relay, Landis Musser;Riverdale;Jr.;Finished 12th at state in the 800 after winning that event at the Erie Sectional (1:59.78) and the Three Rivers Conference meet (2:02.27), sectional and conference runner-up in 1,600, Dylan Russell;Sherrard;Sr.;Took first at the Erie Sectional in the 400 (52.03) and was fifth in that event at the Three Rivers Conference meet as well as eighth in the 100, Lucas Arnold;Mercer County;Jr.;Won the Lincoln Trail Conference title in the 1,600 (4:50.92) and 800 (2:07.84), finished third and just missed qualifying for state in 1,600 at Wethersfield Sectional, Fernando Avila-Rubio;Ridgewood;So. 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