OLATHE, Kan. - The Ottawa University men's and women's track and field teams turned in a strong showing at the 2026 Pioneer Classic, hosted by MidAmerica Nazarene, highlighted by record-breaking performances, multiple event wins, and a dominant showing from the women's sprint and relay groups.

MEN'S RECAP
Ottawa's men were led by a historic performance from Daniel Blount in the field events. Blount captured the triple jump title with a leap of 14.97m (49' 1.5"), breaking a 26-year-old school record previously held by Tony Porter (14.60m) set in 2000. The mark also meets the NAIA 'B' Standard, qualifying Blount for the NAIA National Track and Field Championships.

On the track, the Braves turned in several strong finishes:

• Daniel Campbell placed fourth in the 100m (10.74) while also running on the 4x100 relay team that finished third (41.86).
• Riley Hartman earned a podium finish in the 400m, taking third in 49.69.
• The 4x400 relay team of Dyson Battistoni, Matthias Bessey, Domonic Atkinstall, and Athens Fawkes claimed first place with a time of 3:27.28.

Ottawa also saw contributions across multiple events:

• Domonic Atkinstall placed sixth in the 200m (22.13).
• Matthias Bessey finished eighth in the 800m (2:01.47).
• Dyson Battistoni led the Braves in the 400 hurdles with a seventh-place finish (58.41).

In the field:

• Tabari Mason added a third-place finish in the triple jump (13.77m) and fourth in the long jump (6.23m).
• Alijah Centeio placed fourth in the javelin (42.02m).

WOMEN'S RECAP
The Ottawa women's team dominated the meet, particularly in the sprints, hurdles, and relays, piling up event wins throughout the weekend.

Roy'Janae Brown led the charge with a first-place finish in the 100m (11.83), followed closely by teammate Jah-Nisha Campbell in second (12.38), giving Ottawa a 1-2 sweep.

Campbell added another strong performance in the 400m, placing third (1:01.56).

JayOnna Perry delivered a standout meet, winning both hurdle events:

• 100 hurdles – 14.37 (1st)
• 400 hurdles – 1:02.66 (1st)

The Braves' relay teams were dominant:

• 4x100 relay (Barnes, Campbell, Brown, Perry) – 1st place, 46.90
• 4x400 relay (Barnes, Campbell, Perry, Mastin) – 1st place, 4:16.50

In the field events:

• Saraiah Ervin won the high jump (1.47m) and placed third in the javelin (38.81m).
• Kena Leonard finished second in the shot put (11.74m).
• Marissa Andrus placed third in the discus (31.44m).
• Treianna Williams recorded a fifth-place finish in the hammer throw (39.86m).

What is Next
The Braves will now compete at the KCAC Championships hosted by Friends University in Wichita, Kan., April 30 through May 1.