McLean County Times

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's track and field teams achieved notable success at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The teams secured four event wins and 25 All-CCIW performances on March 1. The men's team finished second overall with 118 points, while the women's team placed third with 77 points.

Freshman Nick Walker from Metamora was named the CCIW Men's First-Year Field Student-Athlete of the Meet. He excelled in the men's high jump, achieving a personal best of 2.05m (6'8.75"), which ranks third in program history and ties for 11th nationally in Division III this season.

Junior Evan Lowder won his third consecutive 400m championship with a time of 48.88 seconds, ranking him 24th nationally. Sophomores Reece Dusek and Luke Alberstett also earned All-CCIW honors in this event.

Junior Adriana Crabtree had an impressive performance, finishing second in the women's mile before winning her second CCIW title in the 3,000m run with a personal best time of 10:05.07.

In relay events, the men's team consisting of Lowder, Dusek, Walker, and Harvey claimed victory in the 4-by-400m relay with a time of 3:20.33.

Senior Abby Quinn and freshman Jack Demakis were recognized as IWU's CCIW RESPECT Award recipients for their contributions to their respective teams.

The Illinois Wesleyan track and field teams will now focus on last-chance qualifier meets at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Wartburg College next weekend as they aim to secure national qualifying marks.