ALLENDALE, Mich. -- The Davis & Elkins College men's and women's track and field teams delivered standout performances over the weekend, highlighted by record-breaking achievements at both the Grand Valley State University Holiday Open and the YSU College Icebreaker.

At the GVSU Holiday Open in Allendale, Mich., senior Carter McKenna and junior Jan Thewes made history in the 5000-meter race. Both runners broke the previous school record, with McKenna setting the new mark at 14:17.24 to finish fourth overall. Thewes followed closely in seventh with a time of 14:20.84. Both times also met NCAA Division II provisional qualifying standards, cementing their status among the nation's top runners.

Meanwhile, at the YSU Icebreaker in Youngstown, Ohio, the Senators continued to impress. Freshman Tristan Blatt captured his first collegiate win in the mile race with a time of 4:13.73, while Lydia Falkenstein shattered the women's 5000-meter school record with a second-place finish in 17:43.12. She was joined by strong performances from teammates Savanna Hardman (fourth, 17:44.66) and Lauren Twyman (eighth, 17:54.08).

In the middle distances, Taytum Walls secured a third-place finish in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:25.34. In the women's mile, Cameryn Wheeler led the team with a fourth-place finish in 5:19.94, followed by Sierra Taylor (sixth, 5:26.76) and Ella Hesson (seventh, 5:29.31).

The Senators showcased their depth and talent across both meets, setting the stage for a strong indoor track season ahead.

GVSU Holiday Open

Men's 5000-Meter Run:

• 4th Place: Carter McKenna – 14:17.24 (New school record; NCAA Division II provisional qualifying time)
• 7th Place: Jan Thewes – 14:20.84 (Broke previous school record; NCAA Division II provisional qualifying time)

Davis & Elkins College Results by Event - 2024 YSU Icebreaker

Men's Events

• 800m Run:

  • Ryan Rasco – 1:56.30 (1st place)
  • Tommy Bildheiser – 1:56.60 (2nd place)
  • Ian Wood – 2:01.69 (16th place)

• Mile Run:

  • Tristan Blatt – 4:13.73 (1st place, first collegiate win)
  • Paul Langkopf – 4:39.11 (12th place)

• 5000m Run:

  • Jordan Thomas – 14:35.62 (3rd place)
  • Gabe Conder – 14:53.53 (7th place)
  • Jackson Gibson – 14:59.32 (10th place)
  • Christopher Lucas – 15:09.72 (12th place)
  • Slate Swiger – 15:27.92 (15th place)
  • Andrew Bowen – 15:28.66 (16th place)

Women's Events

• 800m Run:

  • Taytum Walls – 2:25.34 (3rd place)

• Mile Run:

  • Cameryn Wheeler – 5:19.94 (4th place)
  • Sierra Taylor – 5:26.76 (6th place)
  • Ella Hesson – 5:29.31 (7th place)

• 5000m Run:

  • Lydia Falkenstein – 17:43.12 (2nd place, new school record)
  • Savanna Hardman – 17:44.66 (4th place)
  • Lauren Twyman – 17:54.08 (8th place)
  • Rebecca Tellez – 18:32.26 (13th place)
  • Zoe Belshan – 18:51.57 (18th place)
  • Brooke Jacobs – 18:52.17 (19th place)
  • Alina Vallentgoed – 19:38.39 (22nd place)
  • Rachel Snedden – 21:09.04 (28th place)

Up Next

The teams are back in action on January 17 in Youngstown, Ohio at the YSU College Invitational meet.