South Dakota Track & Field and Cross Country News

USF: Gran captures pole vault national title, Greenman joins as All-American at NCAA Championships Mar 15, 2015

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Jagger Gran took an unconventional route but emerged victorious and captured the men's pole vault national title on Friday at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships. Teammate Scott Greenman also added to USF's team finish with a sixth-place mark in the pole vault to earn All-American honors as well, and the University of Sioux Falls Men's Track & Field team finished tied for 19th with 14 points the highest in program in Division II history and the best men's team finish of the 13 NSIC teams. The USF women's team tied for 34th with six points carrying over from day one. (via USFCougars.com)

Lewin earns All-America honors with eighth place Mar 15, 2015

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--South Dakota junior Teivaskie Lewin earned his first career All-America honor by placing eighth at the NCAA Indoor Championships at the Randal Tyson Track in Fayetteville, Ark. (via www.goyotes.com)

Six Vikings earn All-American honors after day two at the NCAA Championships Mar 15, 2015

Six Vikings earn All-American honors after day two at the NCAA Championships (via Augustana College)

BHSU's Kraft (Wessington Springs) runs 8:12 in the 3k to Earn All-American & Crush School Record Mar 15, 2015

Former Wessington Springs athlete, Mitch Kraft ran 8:12.48 in the 3,000 Meters at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Meet to place 8th and earn individual All-American honors.

This is believed to be #4 All-Time SD.

WATCH 2015 New Balance Nationals Indoor LIVE! MileSplit Staff Mar 14, 2015

That's right! MileSplit is bringing you this year's New Balance Nationals LIVE!!!

Augie: Seivert runs to All-American finish @ NCAA Championships Mar 14, 2015

Seivert runs to All-American finish after day one at the NCAA Championships (via Augustana College)

BHSU DMR Earns All-American Honors @ NCAA Championships Mar 14, 2015

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Black Hills State University track and field ran an All-American relay team and picked up two school records on the first day of the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships. (via bhsuathletics.com)

USD's Lewin's school record solidifies spot in NCAA finals Mar 14, 2015

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--South Dakota junior Teivaskie Lewin broke his own school record in the 60-meter hurdles to advance to the finals of the event at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville. (via www.goyotes.com)

Initial Start Lists Are Out for New Balance Nationals Indoor! MileSplit Staff Mar 12, 2015

Heat sheets are now posted for the 2015 New Balance Nationals Indoor! See who is in which heat and which lane assignments have been given for this weekend at the Armory.

Who's #1? Girls: Who on the leaderboard will fall & who'll stand tall? Jimmy Stevenson Mar 12, 2015

Which US #1s will bear the target on their back and hold on for victory at New Balance Nationals this weekend

2015 South Dakota Boys Top 25 Returning Distance Runners Mar 12, 2015

The Top 25 returning boys in South Dakota distances.

Photo: Jacob Simmons (Sturgis) by Kernit Grimshaw

Who's #1? Boys: Which #1s will fall at Nationals Jimmy Stevenson Mar 11, 2015

Hurdlers keep rolling, will Jaron Flournoy be taken down in the 200m, what competitors WILL win at Nationals

2015 South Dakota Girls Top 25 Returning Distance Runners Mar 11, 2015

These are your 25 best returning distance runners based on last season's personal bests.

Photo: Kendra Dykstra (RCS), Mary Hohn (Hill City) & Tori Glazier (Custer) at the Black Hills Track Classic (Photo by Kernit Grimshaw)

Run Junkie HS: Final Stretch of Indoors, Don't Celebrate Too Soon New Balance Mar 10, 2015

This past weekend was highlighted by the New York and Ohio State Meets, New Balance Nationals ahead

New Balance Nationals Indoor entries as of March 10th MileSplit Staff Mar 10, 2015

Entries for the 2015 New Balance Nationals Indoor as of March 10th. More registration info on official meet website.

DSU's Moeller (Rosholt) 5th at NAIA Indoor Men's 800-meter (1:53.59) Mar 09, 2015

The Home of the Dakota State Trojans (via www.dsuathletics.com)

South Dakota Alumni Report Mar 09, 2015

The South Dakota Alumni Report.

Photo: Caleb Diggs (former Douglas prep) via www.rapidcityjournal.com

2015 South Dakota Boys Field Events Top 25 Returnees Mar 08, 2015

These are your top 25 returning Field Event athletes for 2015.

It's Spike Week! Brooks Mar 06, 2015

Brooks Spike week is here and for a limited time only, 3/2-3/8. When you buy the new 2 ELMN8, 2 QW-K, or WIRE 3, you receive an awesome #BEAST tank and signed Beast poster!

2015 South Dakota Girls Top 25 Field Event Returnees Mar 06, 2015

Here are the Top 25 returning Field Event athletes in South Dakota.

Photo: Jenni Qualm, #2 returnee in the Shot Put (Hill City) via Rapidcityjournal.com

2015 South Dakota Boys Sprints & Hurdles Top 25 Returnees Mar 05, 2015

Here they are: the Top 25 returning South Dakota boys Sprint & Hurdlers.

Photo: Talon Maxon (RC Central) by Kernit Grimshaw.

Who's #1? Boys: Distance and Mid-D looking even stronger Jimmy Stevenson Mar 04, 2015

This indoor season has provided 14 new US top 10 ALL-TIME marks on the boys side

2015 South Dakota Girls Sprints & Hurdles Top 25 Returnees Mar 04, 2015

Revised version of the 2015 South Dakota Track and Field Sprint and Hurdle returnees.

Photo: Courtney Dowling (Pierre) by Kernit Grimshaw

Who's #1? Girls: Hurdles, Distance and Jumps all see New #1 Marks Jimmy Stevenson Mar 04, 2015

Sydney McLaughlin's US #5 All-time 55m Hurdles time makes for twelve different US top 10 All-time girls marks this indoor season

South Dakota Alumni Report Mar 03, 2015

The South Dakota Alumni Report. Last week was conference week for many schools, so lots of big meets!

Photo via www.gojacks.com

Run Junkie HS: Michigan & Pennsylvania State Meets and New Englands Throw Down New Balance Mar 03, 2015

We saw multiple US top 10 marks from some of the best track & field states in the country this past weekend

The Summit League: Three in a Row for Coyote Men Mar 01, 2015

FARGO, N.D.--Reigning men's Summit League Champions, South Dakota, captured its third consecutive Summit League Indoor Track & Field title on Saturday in Fargo, N.D. Photo by Kernit Grimshaw (kernit.zenfolio.com)(via www.goyotes.com)

The All-American Watch List: Girls 3,000m/3,200m/2 Mile New Balance Feb 26, 2015

Can anyone top home school wonder Sarah Kettel? She will race in-state rival Audrey Belf head-to-head at MITS Indoor State Championship this weekend

The All-American Watch List: Boys 3000m/3200m/2 Mile New Balance Feb 26, 2015

Drew Hunter is the only prep to break 9 minutes this year, but Elijah Armstrong is undefeated. Who else ranks at the top?

Augustana track and field prepares for the NSIC/US Bank Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb 26, 2015

Augustana track and field prepares for the NSIC/US Bank Indoor Track & Field Championships (via Augustana College)