MANKATO, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls men's and women's indoor track & field teams wrapped up two days of competition at the Mark Schuck Open and Multi with a strong overall showing, highlighted by a school record in the weight throw, event wins in the sprints, and multiple nationally ranked performances across both programs.

The weekend was headlined by junior Andrew Edwards, who delivered a historic performance in the men's weight throw. Edwards captured first place with a throw of 20.14 meters (66-1.00), breaking the USF school record and earning a new NCAA Division II No. 9 national ranking. Edwards also posted a solid effort in the shot put, finishing 12th with a mark of 15.91 meters, continuing a strong indoor campaign in the throws.

USF's men also impressed on the track, particularly in the distance events. Bryson Canton, Owen Janiszeski, and Camden Janiszeski each recorded personal bests in the mile, with Canton leading the group at 4:22.32. Camden Janiszeski added another highlight by placing eighth in the 3000 meters with a PR time of 8:45.32, while freshman Ethan West closed the weekend with a personal-best 16:50.90 in the 5000 meters. The Cougars also earned a runner-up finish in the distance medley relay, as the quartet of Canton, Ethan Schwankl, Owen Janiszeski, and Brandon Stark finished second in 10:23.72.

In the multi-events, Jonny Cheney delivered a standout performance in the heptathlon, winning the event with 5,070 points after claiming victories in the 60 meters, 60-meter hurdles, 1000 meters, and high jump.

On the women's side, senior Tamia Horton continued her standout indoor season with another dominant performance in the 60 meters. Horton claimed first place in the final with a time of 7.46, reinforcing her position as one of the top sprinters in the region. The Cougars also found success in the middle distances, as Emma Thomas recorded a personal best in the 1000 meters, placing sixth overall in 3:04.08. Mallory Salazar added a season-best performance in the mile, finishing in 5:34.90.

The women's field events provided several notable results throughout the weekend. Delanie VanDriel continued her strong form in the throws, placing third in the weight throw with a mark of 16.83 meters, good for a new NCAA Division II No. 44 ranking, and finishing fourth in the shot put at 12.98 meters, which also landed on the national list (No. 63). In the high jump, Erika Imdieke placed third with a clearance of 1.62 meters, earning a new Division II ranking, while Hailee Stich and Kendra Hall both cleared 1.57 meters with personal and season bests.

USF's women also made a statement in the horizontal jumps, as Gabriella Duval posted a personal best of 5.56 meters in the long jump, earning a new Division II No. 88 ranking. The weekend concluded with the women's distance medley relay, where the Cougars finished fourth with a time of 12:47.41.

Full Results (Finals Only)

Men

Heptathlon

• Jonny Cheney — 5,070 points (Place: 1)

• Eshon Freeman — 2,649 (Place: 16)

Heptathlon – 60m

• Jonny Cheney — 7.09 PR (+851) (Place: 1)

• Eshon Freeman — 7.72 (+643) (Place: 17)

Heptathlon – 60m Hurdles

• Jonny Cheney — 8.59 (+839) (Place: 1)

• Eshon Freeman — 11.54 (+288) (Place: 17)

Heptathlon – High Jump

• Jonny Cheney — 1.93m (+740) (Place: 1)

• Eshon Freeman — 1.42m (+331) (Place: 16)

Heptathlon – Long Jump

• Jonny Cheney — 6.46m (+688) (Place: 6)

• Eshon Freeman — 5.23m (+427) (Place: 16)

Heptathlon – Pole Vault

• Jonny Cheney — 3.60m (+509) (Place: 12)

• Eshon Freeman — 3.00m PR (+357) (Place: 16)

Heptathlon – Shot Put

• Jonny Cheney — 12.15m PR (+616) (Place: 7)

• Eshon Freeman — 8.61m PR (+403) (Place: 16)

Heptathlon – 1000m

• Jonny Cheney — 2:44.26 PR (+827) (Place: 1)

• Eshon Freeman — 3:59.79 (+200) (Place: 15)

200m

• Carter Friske — 23.72 (Place: 17)

• Collin Dingsor — 23.78 (Place: 37)

• Chase Lindeman — 24.91 (Place: 55)

400m

• DJ WhiteBuffalo — 51.50 PR (Place: 10)

600m

• Gage Grohs — 1:26.73 (Place: 13)

• Hayden Karli — 1:28.38 PR (Place: 16)

800m

• Jackson Drew — 2:05.73 PR (Place: 16)

• Chase Henderson — 2:06.40 SB (Place: 19)

• Hunter Hart — 2:08.99 (Place: 25)

• Mikele Walu — 2:12.46 (Place: 29)

1000m

• Jaylen Palmer — 2:45.80 (Place: 24)

• Jace Cofer — 2:47.61 (Place: 30)

1 Mile

• Bryson Canton — 4:22.32 PR (Place: 9)

• Owen Janiszeski — 4:22.50 PR (Place: 11)

• Camden Janiszeski — 4:23.92 PR (Place: 15)

• Dylan Saur — 4:44.75 PR (Place: 37)

• Parker Hahn — 4:45.29 SB (Place: 41)

• Guta Buta — 4:56.29 SB (Place: 50)

3000m

• Camden Janiszeski — 8:45.32 PR (Place: 8)

5000m

• Ethan West — 16:50.90 PR (Place: 23)

High Jump

• Luther Nesheim — 1.90m (Place: 12)

• Charles Brands — 1.85m (Place: 13)

Long Jump

• Paul Rhodes — 6.30m (Place: 26)

Pole Vault

• Brandon Stark — 3.89m (Place: 20)

Shot Put

• Andrew Edwards — 15.91m (Place: 12)

• Jackson Gacke — 13.05m (Place: 36)

• Landen Schmidt — 12.76m (Place: 39)

Weight Throw

• Andrew Edwards — 20.14m (Place: 1)

• Jackson Gacke — 13.73m (Place: 24)

• Landen Schmidt — 12.48m (Place: 36)

Heptathlon

• Jonny Cheney — 5,070 points (Place: 1)

• Eshon Freeman — 2,649 points (Place: 16)

Distance Medley Relay

• USF 'A' — 10:23.72 (Place: 2)

4x400m Relay

• USF 'A' — 3:22.05 (Place: 4)

Women

Pentathlon

• Piper Hanson — 3,270 points (Place: 6)

• Tierney Faulk — 3,099 points (Place: 11)

• Augusta Papik — 2,836 points (Place: 12)

60m

• Tamia Horton — 7.46 (Place: 1)

60m Hurdles

• Kendall Anderson — 9.33 (Place: 6)

200m

• Hailee Stich — 26.98 (Place: 23)

• Paige Haack — 26.99 (Place: 24)

• Gabriella Duval — 27.58 (Place: 33)

• Kendall Anderson — 27.83 (Place: 42)

• Grace Gioffredi — 28.86 (Place: 56)

• Makenzie Weber — 29.28 (Place: 57)

600m

• Faith Traphagen — 1:44.67 (Place: 9)

• Rylie Walter — 1:45.79 (Place: 11)

800m

• Faith Rustad — 2:26.30 (Place: 17)

1000m

• Emma Thomas — 3:04.08 PR (Place: 6)

• Brooklyn Koll — 3:09.06 (Place: 13)

• Chloe Aanenson — 3:10.07 (Place: 15)

• Lillian McCone — 3:15.83 (Place: 19)

1 Mile

• Mallory Salazar — 5:34.90 SB (Place: 23)

• Olivia Babler — 5:58.85 PR (Place: 38)

5000m

• Anjalie Aho — 19:49.71 (Place: 8)

High Jump

• Erika Imdieke — 1.62m (Place: 3)

• Hailee Stich — 1.57m PR (Place: 9)

• Kendra Hall — 1.57m (Place: 10)

• Cadence Nuttbrock — 1.52m (Place: 12)

• Tatum Godinez — 1.47m (Place: 16)

• Mya Carias-Graves — 1.47m PR (Place: 18)

Long Jump

• Gabriella Duval — 5.56m PR (Place: 16)

• Kendra King — 5.49m PR (Place: 19)

• Adison Renkly — 4.88m (Place: 31)

Triple Jump

• Kendra King — 11.41m PR (Place: 8)

• Amarise Okken — 10.94m SB (Place: 12)

• Lyndi Koosman — 10.93m (Place: 13)

• Kendra Hall — 10.90m (Place: 14)

• Cadence Nuttbrock — 10.87m PR (Place: 16)

• Adison Renkly — 10.43m (Place: 17)

Pole Vault

• Peyton Hanson — 3.61m (Place: 8)

• Lyndi Koosman — 3.31m SB (Place: 11)

• Janna Roberts — 3.01m PR (Place: 16)

Shot Put

• Delanie VanDriel — 12.98m (Place: 4)

• Tobi Peterson — 12.03m (Place: 13)

Weight Throw

• Delanie VanDriel — 16.83m (Place: 3)

• Raygen Diede — 13.29m (Place: 23)

Pentathlon

• Piper Hanson — 3,270 points (Place: 6)

• Tierney Faulk — 3,099 points (Place: 11)

• Augusta Papik — 2,836 points (Place: 12)

Distance Medley Relay

• USF 'A' — 12:47.41 (Place: 4)

Up Next

The Cougars head south to Wayne, Nebraska, for the Wildcat Invite on Friday, February 6, as the indoor season continues to build toward the championship portion of the schedule.

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