2018-19 News
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Hylton crowned decathlon national champion, Texans, Lady Texans in contention heading into championship SaturdayMay 18, 2019HOBBS, N.M. — Sophomore decathlete Asani Hylton was crowned national champion in the decathlon on Friday as action continued from the Ross Black Field of Champions at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships.
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Texans, Lady Texans each place third Saturday at NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National ChampionshipsMay 18, 2019HOBBS, N.M. — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams each placed third on Saturday at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships at the Ross Black Field of Champions on the campus of New Mexico Junior College.
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Usoro crowned women's long jump national champion, Hylton leads decathlon after day one of NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National ChampionshipsMay 17, 2019HOBBS, N.M. — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams kicked off the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on Thursday at the Ross Black Field of Champions on the campus of New Mexico Junior College.
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No. 1 Texans, No. 3 Lady Texans look to grab national gold May 16-18 at 2019 NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National ChampionshipsMay 15, 2019LEVELLAND — Championship weekend. The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete for national gold May 16-18 at the 2019 NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Hobbs, New Mexico on the campus of New Mexico Junior College.
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No. 1 Texans, No. 3 Lady Texans combine for eight event titles Saturday in LubbockMay 04, 2019LUBBOCK — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams capped the regular season with eight event titles Saturday at the Texas Tech Masked Rider Open at the Fuller Track and Field Complex.
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No. 1 Texans, No. 3 Lady Texans travel to Lubbock Saturday for Texas Tech Masked Rider OpenMay 03, 2019LEVELLAND — With a final meet remaining before the outdoor national championships, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will wrap up the regular season on Saturday at the Texas Tech Masked Rider Open at the Fuller Track and Field Complex.
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No. 1 Texans, No. 3 Lady Texans travel to Abilene Thursday for ACU Oliver Jackson TwilightApril 24, 2019LEVELLAND — Each ranked in the top three of the USTFCCCA national poll, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to Abilene on Thursday for the ACU Oliver Jackson Twilight at Elmer Gray Stadium.
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Asani Hylton wins men's decathlon at 92nd KU Relays ThursdayApril 18, 2019LAWRENCE, KS. — South Plains College sophomore decathlete Asani Hylton used four top-two finishes to win the men’s decathlon Thursday at the 92nd Kansas Relays presented by RCB Bank at Roch Chalk Park.
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Asani Hylton leads men's decathlon after day one of 92nd KU RelaysApril 17, 2019Lawrence, KS. — South Plains College decathlete Asani Hylton leads the field with 3,634 points after day one of the 92nd Kansas Relays presented by RCB Bank at Roch ChalK Park.
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South Plains track and field bring home six event titles at Ross Black InvitationalApril 13, 2019HOBBS — The South Plains College men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up action at the Ross Black Invitational at the Ross Black Field of Champions on Friday, bringing home six event titles. Due to frigid temperatures and deteriorating weather, South Plains did not compete on Saturday.
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South Plains track & field travel to Hobbs April 12-13 for Ross Black InvitationalApril 11, 2019LEVELLAND — Each ranked third in the week two USTFCCCA national poll, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete in Hobbs April 12-13 at the Ross Black Invitational at the Ross Black Field of Champions of the campus of New Mexico Junior College.
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No. 1 Texans, No. 4 Lady Texans snag seven event titles Saturday in San AngeloApril 07, 2019SAN ANGELO — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams combined for seven event titles Saturday at the David Noble Relays at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field.
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No. 1 Texans, No. 4 Lady Texans travel to San Angelo Saturday for 2019 David Noble RelaysApril 04, 2019LEVELLAND — Each earning a top-five national ranking in the week one USTFCCCA national poll, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to San Angelo on Saturday for the 2019 David Noble Relays at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. Coming off a strong outing in Austin at the Texas Relays last week, the Texans earned a No. 1 national ranking on Wednesday, with the Lady Texans holding the No. 4 spot on the women’s side. South Plains will be competing against a loaded field of four-year schools this weekend, including #1 Angelo State, #7 Texas A&M-Commerce, #14 Pittsburg State, and #16 Texas A&M-Kingsville on the men’s side. On the women's side, competing teams include #4 Angelo State, #5 Missouri Southern State, #10 Pittsburg State, and #22 Texas A&M-Commerce.
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South Plains track and field make strong showing on day three of 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas RelaysMarch 30, 2019AUSTIN — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams capped day three of the 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays with a trio of top 10 finishes Friday at Mike A. Meyers Stadium.
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South Plains track and field close out 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays with top finishes SaturdayMarch 30, 2019AUSTIN — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up the 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Saturday from Mike A. Meyers Stadium with a pair of top finishes in the capital city.
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South Plains track & field primed for 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas RelaysMarch 26, 2019LEVELLAND — Picking up five event titles last weekend in Lubbock at the Fearless Champion Open, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to Central Texas March 27-30 to compete at the 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.
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Texans, Lady Texans combine for five event titles Saturday at Fearless Champion Open in LubbockMarch 23, 2019LUBBOCK — A week after winning three event titles in their outdoor season opener in Abilene, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams capped their second outdoor meet with five event titles Saturday at the Fearless Champion Open on the campus of Texas Tech University.
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South Plains track & field returns to action Saturday at Fearless Champion Open in LubbockMarch 21, 2019LEVELLAND — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams return to action Saturday in Lubbock at the Fearless Champion Open on the campus of Texas Tech University. The meet will get underway with the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase at 1 p.m., with the men’s 4x400 relay capping the day at 4:55. South Plains will be looking for another strong outing after winning three event titles in their outdoor opener last weekend in Abilene.
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Texans run away with three event titles Saturday at Wes Kittley Invitational in AbileneMarch 16, 2019ABILENE — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the outdoor season on Saturday with the Texans running away with three event titles at the Wes Kittley Invitational on the campus of Abilene Christian University. The Texans and Lady Texans combined for 14 national qualifying marks in Abilene and will look to add to that number next weekend at the Fearless Champion Open March 22-23 on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
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South Plains track & field open outdoor season Saturday in Abilene at Wes Kittley InvitationalMarch 14, 2019LEVELLAND — Following a pair of top-five national finishes during the indoor season, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will kick off their outdoor campaign Saturday at the Wes Kittley Invitational on the campus of Abilene Christian University. Field events will begin with the men’s javelin at 9:30 a.m., with track events getting underway with the men’s and women’s steeplechase at 12:30 p.m.
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Lady Texans third, Texans fourth after day one of NJCAA Indoor National ChampionshipsMarch 02, 2019PITTSBURG, KS — Multiple top national finishes highlighted day one of the NJCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships at the Robert W. Plaster Center for the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams. The Texans sit in fourth with 29 points heading into Saturday, while the Lady Texans tallied 30 points and will enter day two in third place.
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Lady Texans place third, Texans take fifth Saturday at NJCAA Indoor National ChampionshipsMarch 02, 2019PITTSBURG, KS — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams capped the indoor season with a pair of top-five national finishes Saturday at the NJCAA Indoor National Championships at the Robert W. Plaster Center. The Lady Texans earned a third-place team finish with 63 points, as Barton County took first with 119 points, followed by New Mexico Junior College who placed second with 103 points. The Texans finished fifth overall in the men’s team standings with 53 points, as Iowa Central took first with 90.5 points, followed by Barton County (80), Cloud County (63), and Coffeyville (59.5).
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South Plains track and field set for 2019 NJCAA Indoor National Championships March 1-2 in KansasFebruary 28, 2019LEVELLAND — Championship weekend. The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will look to recreate the magic from nationals a year ago as they travel to Pittsburg, Kansas March 1-2 for the 2019 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships at the Robert W. Plaster Center.
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South Plains track & field capture four event titles Friday at Texas Tech Matador QualifierFebruary 15, 2019LUBBOCK — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams combined for four event titles Friday in their final indoor meet of the regular season at the Texas Tech Matador Qualifier at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.
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South Plains track & field to compete in final indoor regular season meet Friday in LubbockFebruary 14, 2019LEVELLAND — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete in their final indoor meet before nationals on Friday at the Texas Tech Matador Qualifier at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.
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South Plains track & field post top marks at Tyson Invitational in FayettevilleFebruary 09, 2019FAYETTEVILLE — The South Plains College men's and women's track and field teams recorded 23 national qualifying marks over the weekend at the 2019 Tyson Invitational at the Randal Tyson Track Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas.
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South Plains track & field set for Tyson Invitational Feb. 8-9 in FayettevilleFebruary 07, 2019Levelland — With 49 national qualifying marks to date, the South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams return to the track this weekend in Fayetteville at the Tyson Invitational Feb. 8-9 at the Randal Tyson Track Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas.
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South Plains track and field capture multiple event titles Saturday in College StationFebruary 02, 2019COLLEGE STATION, TX — The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams capped the weekend at the Charlie Thomas Invitational at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium with a new national record and multiple event titles. Leading after day one, Sophomore Asani Hylton wrapped up the heptathlon with 5136 points to take first overall. Following first place finishes in the 60 meters, long jump, and high jump on Friday, Hylton opened day two with a second place finish in the 60-meter hurdles, clocking a time of 8.56. Hylton would then take fourth in the pole vault with a clearance of 12’ 1.5”, and second in the 1000 meters with a time of 2:53.44.
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Gladys Jemaiyo breaks women's indoor 5000-meter national record Friday in College StationFebruary 01, 2019COLLEGE STATION, TX — Running alongside some of the nation's top NCAA Div. I athletes at the 2019 Charlie Thomas Invitational on the campus of Texas A&M University, South Plains freshman Gladys Jemaiyo represented her school and the NJCAA in prime fashion in the women's 5000-meter run, setting a new national record with a final time of 16:51.52.
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36 South Plains College athletes named to WJCAC All-Academic TeamJanuary 22, 2019The Western Junior College Athletic Conference has announced the All-Academic Team for the Fall 2018 semester, with 36 athletes from South Plains College earning academic honors. The WJCAC All-Academic Team is an inclusive honor for all sports, recognizing student-athletes with a grade point average of 3.25 (2nd team) to a 3.64 – 4.0 (1st team). Congratulations to all of the athletes from South Plains College who were named to the WJCAC All-Academic Team: