2013-14 Track & Field News
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Loos Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
July 28, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University track and field athlete Jordan Loos (Sr., Springfield, OR/Thurston HS) has been selected to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The award provides $7,500 toward graduate school tuition. -
Willamette Track and Field Teams Achieve All-Academic Awards
July 24, 2014NEW ORLEANS, LA. -- The Willamette University men's and women's track and field teams have earned All-Academic status from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the 2014 season.
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Daniel is Selected Second Team Capital One Academic All-America
June 24, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University heptathlete and jumper Bekah Daniel (Sr., Jr., elig., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS), who placed 21st in the triple jump at the NCAA Division III Championships has been named Second Team Capital One Academic All-America on the 2013-14 NCAA Division III Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Bearcats Win Four NWC Titles in Women's Track and Field
June 16, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's track and field athletes Taylor Ostrander (So., Soldotna, AK/Kenai Central HS), Michaela Freeby (Jr., Milwaukie, OR/Rex Putnam HS) and Bekah Daniel (Sr., Jr. elig., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) combined to win four Northwest Conference titles this spring.
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Loos Crowned as NWC Javelin Champion After Record Throw of 214' 7"
June 13, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- In sports, two major factors that go into evaluating an athlete are whether that athlete is consistently improving, as well as its ability to rise to the occasion when it matters the most.
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Daniel is Selected First Team Academic All-District
May 31, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University heptathlete and jumper Bekah Daniel (Sr., Jr., elig., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) has been chosen First Team Capital One Academic All-District VIII on the 2013-14 NCAA Division III Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Townsend Takes 10th Place in Women's Javelin at NCAA Championships
May 24, 2014DELAWARE, OHIO -- Meka Townsend (So., Okanogan, WA/Okanogan HS) earned 10th place in the women's javelin throw to lead four Willamette University athletes in action on Saturday, May 24 during the the last day of the 2014 NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships. The NCAA meet was held at Selby Stadium on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University.
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Ostrander Reaches Finals in Steeplechase at NCAA Championships
May 22, 2014DELAWARE, OHIO -- Taylor Ostrander (So., Soldotna, AK/Kenai Central HS) of Willamette University took second place in her preliminary heat in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase on Thursday, May 22 to advance to the finals at the 2014 NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.
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Six Bearcats Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 18, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Six athletes from Willamette University have qualified for the 2014 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the NCAA announced today. The championships will be held on May 22-24 at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.
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Willamette to Host West Coast Invitational in Track and Field
May 15, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- The West Coast Invitational track and field meet will be held today, May 15, 2014, at Willamette University, featuring entries from Willamette, several other Northwest Conference squads and eight NCAA Division I teams.
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Daniel Sets School Record of 38' 6.75" in Triple Jump at West Coast Invitational
May 15, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Bekah Daniel (Sr., Jr. elig., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) of Willamette University set a school record with a distance of 38' 6.75
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Castillo Sets Personal Record, Finishes 2nd in 1,500-meter Run at Linfield Open
May 10, 2014McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Willamette University runner Yonny Castillo (So., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley) set a personal record and took second place in the men's 1,500-meter run at the Linfield Open on Saturday, May 10 at Maxwell Field. A select group of Bearcats competed in the meet.
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Top Track Athletes to Compete at Oregon Twilight
May 09, 2014EUGENE, ORE. -- As the NCAA Division III National Championships draw near, some of Willamette University's top track and field athletes will compete at the Oregon Twilight, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Friday, May 9.
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Ostrander Places Third in 3,000-Meter Steeplechase at Oregon Twilight
May 09, 2014EUGENE, ORE. -- Taylor Ostrander (So., Soldotna, AK/Kenai Central HS) from Willamette University set a personal record of 10:40.86 to place third in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Oregon Twilight on Friday, May 9 at Hayward Field. Ostrander's time was the fastest by a Bearcat this season, as she moved into third on Willamette's all-time list.
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Bearcats Receive All-Northwest Conference Honors in Track and Field
May 08, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- A total of 16 members of the Willamette University track and field teams have been named All-Northwest Conference for their efforts during the 2014 NWC Track and Field Championships on April 25-26 at the University of Puget Sound.
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Daniel and Ottomano Earn Quality Marks at OSU High Performance
May 02, 2014CORVALLIS, ORE. -- Willamette University track and field athletes Bekah Daniel (Sr., Jr. elig., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) and Taylor Ottomano (Sr., Poulsbo, WA/North Kitsap HS) provided the Bearcats with strong efforts at the Oregon State University High Performance on Friday, May 2. Daniel competed in the long jump and triple jump, while Ottomano participated in the high jump.
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Loos Wins NWC Javelin Championship with School Record Throw of 214' 7"
April 26, 2014TACOMA, WASH. -- At the 2014 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships on Saturday, April 26, Jordan Loos (Jr., Springfield, OR/Thurston HS) of Willamette University won the men's javelin throw with a school record toss of 214' 7
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Ostrander and Bressler Finish 1st and 2nd in Steeplechase at NWC Meet
April 25, 2014TACOMA, WASH. -- Taylor Ostrander (So., Soldotna, AK/Kenai Central HS) took first place and Hannah Bressler (So., Oak Harbor, WA/Oak Harbor HS) finished second in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase on the first day of the 2014 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships at the University of Puget Sound on Friday, April 26.
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Ostrander and Bressler Finish 1st and 2nd in Steeplechase at NWC Meet
April 25, 2014TACOMA, WASH. -- Taylor Ostrander (So., Soldotna, AK/Kenai Central HS) took first place and Hannah Bressler (So., Oak Harbor, WA/Oak Harbor HS) finished second in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase on the first day of the 2014 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships at the University of Puget Sound on Friday, April 26.
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Bearcats are Set to Compete at NWC Championships in Track and Field
April 24, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will be well represented at the 2014 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships at the University of Puget Sound this weekend in Tacoma, Wash. Competition will start at 10 a.m. (PST) on Friday, April 25 and will continue on Saturday, April 26, starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Willamette Track and Field Teams are Ranked in West Region
April 24, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University track and field teams are ranked in the West Region of NCAA Division III in the outdoor rankings released by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this week. The Bearcat women's team is ranked #2 in the West Region, while the Willamette men's team is ranked #9.
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Kingstad Competes in 1,500-meter Run at Oregon Relays
April 19, 2014EUGENE, ORE. -- Willamette University's Kit Kingstad (Sr., Beaverton, OR/Beaverton HS) placed 11th in the men's 1,500-meter run section B at the Oregon Relays on Saturday, April 19 at Hayward Field. Section B featured a total of 16 runners from NCAA Division I, II and III, plus one runner with the Oregon Track Club and two unattached competitors.
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Fiechtner Chosen NWC Men's Track Student-Athlete of the Week
April 15, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Tom Fiechtner (Sr., Poway, CA/Cathedral HS) of Willamette University has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Men's Track Student-Athlete of the Week for his performance at the John Knight Twilight on Friday, April 11.
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Loos Named NWC Men's Field Student-Athlete of the Week
April 15, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Jordan Loos (Jr., Springfield, Ore./Thurston HS) has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Field Student-Athlete of the Week after setting a new personal record of 202' 4.50
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Daniel Earns Third Place in Heptathlon at NWC Multi-Event Championships
April 15, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Bekah Daniel (Jr., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) from Willamette University finished in third place in the heptathlon with a personal record score of 4,411 points, as the Northwest Conference Multi-Event Championships concluded on Tuesday, April 15 at the Charles Bowles Track.
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Daniel Holds Fourth Place after First Day of NWC Multi-Event Championships
April 14, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University track and field athlete Bekah Daniel (Jr., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) was in fourth place in the heptathlon following the first day of competition at the Northwest Conference Multi-Event Championships on Monday, April 14 at the Charles Bowles Track. Daniel, with an overall score of 2,606, was just 162 points out of first place.
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Loos Sends Javelin 202 Feet, 4.5 Inches at John Knight Twilight
April 11, 2014MONMOUTH, ORE. -- Willamette University track and field athlete Jordan Loos (Jr., Springfield, OR/Thurston HS) threw the javelin a personal record 202' 4.50
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Daniel Wins 100-Meter Hurdles and Long Jump at Willamette vs. Concordia Dual
April 05, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University track and field athlete Bekah Daniel (Jr., Silverdale, WA/Central Kitsap HS) set a personal record while winning the women's 100-meter hurdles, and also took first place in the women's long jump, during the Willamette vs. Concordia Dual on Saturday, April 5 at the Charles Bowles Track.
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Freeby Moves into 4th on WU's All-Time List with 17:10.42 in 5,000-Meter Run
March 29, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University runner Michaela Freeby (Jr., Milwaukie, OR/Rex Putnam HS) reduced her personal record by nearly one minute in the 5,000-meter run to take fifth place in the
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Bearcats Set to Host the 2014 Willamette Invitational in Track and Field
March 28, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- The Charles Bowles Track will play home to one of the largest college track and field meets on the West Coast on Saturday, March 29, as the Bearcats host the 2014 Willamette Invitational.