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Men's Track & Field

Several Lancers claim national titles in NCCAA finale

ASBURY, Ky. - Grace's track and field team produced a series of All-American finishes on the final day of the NCCAA National Championships.

The Lancers had four individual national titles as well, wrapping up a memorable championship week.

Grace's men and women both placed fourth in the nation.

Grace kicked off the final morning on a thrilling note in the women's 5,000-meter run. Addi Dewey and Cece Mitchell raced side-by-side to the finish line; Dewey claimed the national title with a time of 17:45.81, and Mitchell crossed the finish line a split second behind (17:46.00).

Grace Geller, Tame Sigler and Grace Pettit finished sixth, seventh and eighth respectively in the race, giving the women's team 24 points from the 5,000 race alone.

Brady Hunsberger won the 1,500 with a sub-four minute time of 3:59.63, marking the start of a memorable day for Hunsberger. Hunter Quadlin was not far behind with a second-place finish (4:02.55).

Hunsberger went on to win the 800 title as well with a time of 1:54.65. Kyle Robinson placed fourth in the event (1:56.77).

Cherish Ray produced another national title. She broke the tape in the 800 at 2:15.13.

Morgan Welch was the national runner-up in the 1,500 (4:52.20), which was another impressive race for Grace. Cassandra Cross placed fifth (5:01.84), and Izzy Moon was seventh (5:06.51). Additionally, Welch grabbed sixth in the 800 (2:20.59).

Luke Mansfield won silver in the 400 hurdles with a second-place finish of 1:55.70.

John Young reached All-American status in the men's 5,000 when he seized third place in 15:19.33.

Michael Muiruri did the same in the 110 hurdles, ending in third place with a race of 15.34.

Mick Wright claimed sixth place in the 100 dash (10.80).

Brock Lengacher ended in seventh in the hammer throw (152-10), and Abby Affholter was eighth in the hammer (124-5) and ninth in the shot put (34-10.5).

Zach Vonk earned a point in the triple jump (41-1.5), and Addie Gustus also grabbed eighth place with her time of 16.96 in the 100 hurdles.

The Lancers ended the day with a pair of scoring relays in the 4x400. The women's crew of Sophie Rupp, Ray, Welch and Cadence Manning finished fourth (4:07.69).

The men's relay team of Mansfield, Caleb Nichols, Robinson and Ty McPhatter ended in seventh place (3:24.11).

The Lancers will end the year at the 2026 NAIA National Championships, held May 20-22 in Asheville, N.C.


 

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Players Mentioned

Brady Hunsberger

Brady Hunsberger

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Senior
Ty McPhatter

Ty McPhatter

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Sophomore
Michael Muiruri

Michael Muiruri

Jumps/Hurdles
Sophomore
Caleb Nichols

Caleb Nichols

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Junior
Kyle Robinson

Kyle Robinson

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Junior
Mick Wright

Mick Wright

Sprints/Jumps
Junior
John Young

John Young

Distance
Sophomore
Tame Sigler

Tame Sigler

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Junior
Cassandra Cross

Cassandra Cross

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Senior
Grace Geller

Grace Geller

Distance
Senior

Players Mentioned

Brady Hunsberger

Brady Hunsberger

Senior
Distance
Ty McPhatter

Ty McPhatter

Sophomore
Distance
Michael Muiruri

Michael Muiruri

Sophomore
Jumps/Hurdles
Caleb Nichols

Caleb Nichols

Junior
Distance
Kyle Robinson

Kyle Robinson

Junior
Distance
Mick Wright

Mick Wright

Junior
Sprints/Jumps
John Young

John Young

Sophomore
Distance
Tame Sigler

Tame Sigler

Junior
Distance
Cassandra Cross

Cassandra Cross

Senior
Distance
Grace Geller

Grace Geller

Senior
Distance
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