Men's Track News
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South Plains College track and field teams close out first indoor meet Saturday in Lubbock
January 14, 2024LUBBOCK — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the 2024 indoor season Saturday, competing at the Stan Scott Memorial at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center. -
Nine former SPC athletes shine at World Track and Field Championships
July 27, 2022LEVELLAND — Synonymous with NJCAA dominance and arguably the top junior college track program in the country, the South Plains College track and field brand was once again well represented under the bright lights, as nine former SPC athletes competed at the World Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
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SPC track and field program earns national, regional awards Thursday
May 26, 2022LEVELLAND — A week after capturing the 2022 NJCAA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championship in Hutchinson, Kansas, South Plains College head track and field coach Erik Vance, along with assistant Wes Miller, and athletes Thomas Nieto and Chris Robinson received national and regional awards Thursday by the USTFCCCA.
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Texans clinch second consecutive NJCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championship Saturday in Hutch
May 22, 2022HUTCHINSON, Kansas — It was theirs to lose. The South Plains College men’s track and field team entered the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championship meet ranked first in the country and were an overwhelming favorite after capturing the outdoor national crown a year ago in Levelland. Despite a few hiccups early on Saturday, the Texans left no doubt as they ran away from the field down the stretch en route to their second consecutive men’s outdoor crown at Gowans Stadium on the campus of Hutchinson Community College.
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Nieto crowned men's pole vault national champion, Texan's 4x800 relay team wins gold Thursday in Hutch
May 20, 2022HUTCHINSON, Kansas — The South Plains College men’s track and field team captured a pair of gold medals on day one of the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships at Gowans Stadium on the campus of Hutchinson Community College.
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Chadenga captures gold in men's high jump, Texans tied for first heading into Championship Saturday
May 20, 2022HUTCHINSON, Kansas — Kudakwashe Chadenga secured the third gold medal for South Plains College in the men’s high jump as the SPC men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up day two of the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships Friday at Gowans Stadium.
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#1 Texans, #5 Lady Texans, look to defend outdoor titles May 19-21 in Kansas
May 17, 2022LEVELLAND — Sweeping the men’s and women’s NJCAA outdoor national championships a year ago, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will look to defend their titles this week when they travel to Hutchinson, Kansas for the 2022 NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships at Gowans Stadium.
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Robinson breaks NJCAA 400 meter hurdles all-time record Saturday in Lubbock
May 01, 2022LUBBOCK — Chris Robinson broke the NJCAA 400-meter hurdles all-time record and the South Plains College men's and women's track and field teams combined for five event titles in their final meet before nationals Saturday at the Texas Tech Corky Classic at the Fuller Track and Field Complex.
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South Plains College track and field teams rack up 12 event titles Saturday in Hobbs
April 24, 2022HOBBS — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up the Ross Black Track and Field Open Saturday, combing for 12 event titles at the NMJC Track and Field Complex.
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#1 Texans, #4 Lady Texans notch seven event titles at Jo Meaker Classic and Multi
April 10, 2022CANYON, Texas — Tallying 10 event titles a week ago in San Angelo, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams shined over the weekend at the Jo Meaker Classic and Multi, notching seven event titles at the West Texas A&M Track and Field Complex.
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Texans, Lady Texans combine for 10 event titles Saturday at Angelo State David Noble Relays
April 03, 2022SAN ANGELO — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up the Angelo State David Noble Relays Saturday, capping their third outdoor meet of the season with 10 event titles at LeGrand Stadium.
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Texan's 4x800 relay team earns USTFCCCA, NJCAA national honors
March 30, 2022LEVELLAND — The South Plains College men’s 4x800 relay team has been tabbed the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association, as well as the NJCAA Track and Field National Athlete of the Week after outpacing the field at the 94th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.
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Texans' 4x800 relay team sets new school record, #2 NJCAA all-time mark Saturday at 94th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
March 26, 2022AUSTIN — The South Plains College men's 4x800 relay team highlighted the 94th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays by setting a new school record and the No. 2 NJCAA all-time mark Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
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Texans, Lady Texans combine for eight event titles Saturday at Wes Kittley Invitational in Abilene
March 19, 2022ABILENE — The defending outdoor national champion South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the outdoor season at the Wes Kittley Invitational over the weekend, combining for eight events titles at Elmer Gray Stadium.
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South Plains College track and field teams rack up post-season awards Thursday
March 10, 2022LEVELLAND — Less than a week removed from winning the NJCAA Men's Indoor Track and Field National Championship and a fourth-place national finish in the women's team standings, the South Plains College track and field program added additional hardware to the trophy case Thursday.
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#1 Texans, #4 Lady Texans combine for nine event titles Friday in Lubbock
February 18, 2022LUBBOCK — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams made the most of their final meet before indoor nationals, capturing nine event titles Friday at the Jarvis Scott Open at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.
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#1 Texans, #4 Lady Texans set for Jarvis Scott Open Friday in Lubbock
February 17, 2022LEVELLAND — The South Plains College men's and women's track and field teams will compete in their final meet before nationals when they take to the track on Friday in Lubbock at the Jarvis Scott Open at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.
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South Plains College track and field teams wrap up Texas Tech Shootout Saturday
February 12, 2022LUBBOCK — Kudakwashe Chadenga set a new school record in the men’s high jump Saturday as the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up the Texas Tech Shootout at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.
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Kudakwashe Chadenca sets school high jump record, men's 4x400 relay posts fourth all-time fastest mark Saturday in College Station
February 05, 2022COLLEGE STATION — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up day two of the Charlie Thomas Invitational Saturday at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium at the McFerrin Athletic Center.
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SPC track and field teams wrap up day one of Charlie Thomas Invitational Friday in College Station
February 04, 2022COLLEGE STATION — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up day one of the Charlie Thomas Invitational Friday at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium at the McFerrin Athletic Center.
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South Plains College track and field teams post top marks Friday at Red Raider Open
January 21, 2022LUBBOCK — The South Plains College track and field teams wrapped up their second meet of the season Friday, competing at the Red Raider Open at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.
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SPC claims two event titles Saturday at Texas Tech University Corky Classic
January 15, 2022LUBBOCK — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the indoor season over the weekend at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center, notching a pair of event titles Saturday afternoon at the Texas Tech Corky Classic.
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SPC track and field teams open indoor season Jan. 14-15 in Lubbock
January 13, 2022LEVELLAND — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams are set to open the 2022 indoor season this weekend when they compete at the Texas Tech Corky Classic Jan. 14-15 at the Sports Performance Center in Lubbock.
