The Evergreen State College Track & Field programs had several athletes compete at the Cascade Collegiate Conference T&F Championships on May 10th and 11th, held at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon at their Moehl Stadium, located at 4,340 feet altitude.

Highlighting the CCC Championships were several excellent performances. Freshman Alauna Carstens placed 2nd in the Championships in the 5,000 Meters, a day after her 5th place finish in the 1500 Meters. Junior River Scheuerell won the 5,000 Meter Racewalk in his second time ever competing in the event with an NAIA 'A' Standard and school record performance of 24:31.93. Freshman Braxton Claridy hit consistent times, running the second fastest times ever in school history, with the 400 Meters on Day 1 in a time of 49.39, and the 200 Meters in 21.94 on Day 2, placing 7th. Also scoring points for the Geoducks was junior Corona Parker, placing 8th in the Women's High Jump eclipsing a height of 1.59m.

"It was great seeing the efforts of our conference qualifiers putting in their last performances ahead of nationals. The season is over for many of our athletes, and I am proud of the results we've seen so far and looking forward to what our qualifiers will do at nationals!" said Assistant Coach Katie Burnett.

The Geoduck Women tied for 9^th place, while the men placed 11^th.

"What an incredible honor to be the coach of the Geoducks! This year we had so many great performances with national standards, school records, all-time lists, and more! The CCC Championships was just another great way to add to our fantastic year!" Stated Head Coach Joel Pearson. "I am really proud of this group! Looking forward to NAIA Nationals with Alauna and River!"

The Geoducks return to action in Track & Field at the NAIA National Track & Field Championships, held May 22nd to 24th at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, at their Track & Field Complex.

2024 NAIA National Championship Entries

Women's 5,000m: Alauna Carstens
Men's 5,000m RW: River Scheuerell

Geoduck Performances at CCC Championships

Women's 1500: Alauna Carstens, 4:42.38
Women's 5000: Alauna Carstens, 17:44.80
Women's 100h: Abigail Strickland, 16.27
Women's 100h: Corona Parker, 16.50
Women's 400h: Abigail Strickland, 1:07.98
Women's High Jump: Corona Parker, 1.59m
Women's Long Jump: Corona Parker, 4.86m
Women's Discus: Jalyn Sackrider, 34.19m
Women's Hammer: Claire Ryan, 35.84m
Men's 200m: Braxton Claridy, 21.94
Men's 400m: Braxton Claridy, 49.39 (Personal Best, 2nd best All-Time)
Men's 5,000: Mark Tiersma, 16:32.79
Men's 10,000: Mark Tiersma, 33:13.33 (Alt. Conversation 32:23.46, Personal Best, 3rd Best All-Time)
Men's 5k Racewalk: River Scheuerell, 24:31.93 (School Record, NAIA 'A' Standard)
Men's Hammer: Paul Stewart, 34.90m