Lincoln, NE - A season of excellence packed with program and individual bests has led Nebraska Wesleyan to Decorah, Iowa, for the 2026 American Rivers Conference Indoor Championship meet.
MEET INFORMATION
Host: Luther College
Location: Robert and Ann Naslund Sports and Recreation Center | Decorah, Iowa
Dates: Friday, February 27th - Saturday, February 28th
Start Time: 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM
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ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan has consistently performed at a high level through the regular season, placing 19 marks in the top 50. Leading the way are
Eli Etherton and
Emmilly Berglund, who rank sixth and eighth in the men's 60 hurdles and women's shot put. NWU has set 29 program top 10 marks and one school record this season.
MEN CAPTURE WEEKLY HONORS
Nebraska Wesleyan doubled up on the men's A-R-C track and field performers of the week.
Eli Etherton was named conference track athlete of the week for the fourth time in his indoor career after running 8.04. In the field,
Sam Clements was honored after winning the shot put at the Loper Tune Up with a toss of 17.10 meters.
MEN'S TOP 50
6 -
Eli Etherton - 60 MH (8.04)
11 -
Sam Clements - Shot Put (17.10M)
16 -
Reed Emsick - 800 M (1:51.94)
18 -
Colin Wojtkiewicz - Shot Put (16.69M)
24 -
Ghaith Taha - 60 M (6.84)
34 -
Jacob Young - 60 MH (8.25)
39 -
Connor Halde - 60 MH (8.28)
39 -
Gabriel Price - Heptathlon (4,487)
42 -
Colin Wojtkiewicz - Weight Throw (17.61M)
43 -
Noah Smith - 60 MH (8.29
47 -
Connor Plahn - 60 MH (8.31)
WOMEN'S TOP 50
8 -
Emmilly Berglund - Shot Put (14.02M)
13 -
Chloe Mooberry - Long Jump (5.71M)
16 -
Kaelyn Means - Weight Throw (17.16M)
17 -
Lyndsie Bosquez - Weight Throw (17.11M)
21 -
Rachel Smith - 60 MH (8.86)
27 -
Ainsley Galyen,
Chloe Mooberry,
Raegan Levi,
Delaney Vacek - 4x4 (3:55.55)
42 -
Tiernan Stanton - Weight Throw (16.15M)
46 -
Makenna Meyer- Weight Throw (16.08M)
DIRECTOR OF TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY DERRICK MCKENZIE PROFILE
Derrick McKenzie is in his third season as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Nebraska Wesleyan. In his first two seasons, Nebraska Wesleyan has 26 NCAA qualifying performances, 12 NCAA All-Americans, one individual national championship and two national runner ups. The Prairie Wolves have won nine individual conference championships and broke numerous school records. Prior to being named Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, McKenzie served as an assistant coach at NWU, where he coached sprints and relays.
