Bozeman, Mont. – Saints Track & Field opened their indoor season with an individual National Qualifier and a School Record at the Bobcat Preview on Thursday at the new Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center at Montana State University.

 

Tucker Monaco placed 7th in the Pole Vault, jumping the NAIA B Standard to qualify for the National Meet in February. Claire Bucklin set a new school record in the 60m Hurdles as well as a personal record in the Long Jump.

 

Beyond those highlights, athletes across all track and field event areas got off to a strong start for the 2025-2026 season with multiple strong debuts and personal records. Maddison Akins had a great first day as a Saint, placing 3rd in the High Jump and nearing her personal best. Braedyn Johnson set a lifetime record in the Triple Jump. Abigail McBeain made the finals in the Shot Put.

 

The meet included a rarely contested 300m race. Carroll athletes Chloe Raats and Carson Krack won the event for the women and men respectively.

 

"It's great to have our athletes out competing after a fall of training," said Head Coach Harry Clark. "This was a good starting point and we're excited to see what we can do with our whole team over the full spring season," he added. 

 

Full results are available at this LINK.

 

Carroll Track & Field will reset over the holidays and return to competition in January. Their full indoor schedule is not yet available but should be solidified in the coming weeks.

 

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