NEW ORLEANS. - The USTFCCCA announced its All-Region performers for the 2026 indoor season on Wednesday, with 11 members of the Central Washington University track & field team earning a total of 15 West Region honors.

The top five individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region distinction, along with each member of the region's top three relay teams. The regions used for the awards are Atlantic, Central, East, Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast, and West.

QUOTING HEAD COACH JONATHAN HILL
"We've got a really strong, diverse, talented, committed group represented in these awards. Six men's all region and nine women is a wonderful accomplishment. These are only given to the top athletes on the west coast and we've got quite a few. 

Emy being recognized in three events is absolutely amazing. She is once again the jumps queen on the west coast. Her diversity of skills is rare to say the least. She's a blessing to work with and be around. 

Elise is one of the best sprinters on the west coast. Her recognition in the 200 & 400 is absolutely amazing. She's a huge part of our team and leads of group with her commitment and character.

Colton has had an awesome debut for the wildcats as well. His recognition in two events, as a freshman, is just the beginning of a long list of awards he'll earn. 

Our freshman Addy and Azariah are for real and will be a problem for the conference for a while. 

Drew, Wes, Boogy and Cal'von have all worked really hard and taken on new challenges to get to this point. These men keep the pace and push everyone in their areas to improve. 

It's exciting to watch our throws group shine and Maliyah leads us in several ways. She and Ashlyn are our future generation of leaders athletically and culturally."

Junior Emy Ntekpere received three All-Region honors, earning recognition in the women's triple jump, long jump, and high jump for the second consecutive season. Senior Elise Hopper earned two All-Region honors in the women's 200 meters and 400 meters.

Junior Maliyah Gordon was named All-Region in the women's weight throw after a standout debut season as a Wildcat. Sophomore Ashlyn Nielsen also earned All-Region honors in the women's 200 meters.

Freshman Addy Claybrook received All-Region recognition in the women's pole vault, while fellow freshman Azariah Miller was honored in the women's triple jump after impressive debut seasons.

On the men's side, freshman Colton Magruder earned two All-Region honors in the men's 60 meters and 200 meters following a historic first season in Crimson & Black.

Sophomore David Brown earned All-Region honors in the men's 60-meter hurdles for the second consecutive season. Sophomore Cal'von Baker also earned All-Region recognition in the men's high jump for the second straight year.

Senior Drew Klein received All-Region honors in the men's heptathlon for the second consecutive season.

Junior Wes Kriete earned All-Region recognition in the men's shot put after a strong indoor season.
 
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