SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –North Dakota State, the reigning outdoor champions, were picked to win both the men’s and women’s 2025 Summit League Outdoor Track and Field titles in the preseason coaches’ poll released Wednesday by League officials.
The Bison men were voted the preseason favorites after receiving 35 total points and five of the seven first-place votes. South Dakota received 28 points for the runner-up spot. South Dakota State, the 2025 Indoor Champion, claimed the remaining two first-place votes and 27 total points to rank third. North Dakota (19), St. Thomas (17), Kansas City (13) and Oral Roberts (8) completed the rankings on the men’s side.
The NDSU women, who won the 2025 indoor title, were picked to sit atop the League after receiving 49 total points and seven of eight first-place votes. North Dakota was selected to finish second with 39 total points. South Dakota collected 37 points and the remaining first-place vote to slot in third place. South Dakota State picked up 35 points for fourth place. St. Thomas (25), Kansas City (18), Omaha (11) and Oral Roberts (10) rounded out the women’s standings.
2025 SUMMIT LEAGUE MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD PRESEASON POLL
|
Team |
Score (1st place votes) |
| 1. |
North Dakota State |
35 (5) |
| 2. |
South Dakota |
28 |
| 3. |
South Dakota State |
27 (2) |
| 4. |
North Dakota |
19 |
| 5. |
St. Thomas |
17 |
| 6. |
Kansas City |
13 |
| 7. |
Oral Roberts |
8 |
2025 SUMMIT LEAGUE WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD PRESEASON POLL
|
Team |
Score (1st place votes) |
| 1. |
North Dakota State |
49 (7) |
| 2. |
North Dakota |
39 |
| 3. |
South Dakota |
37 (1) |
| 4. |
South Dakota State |
35 |
| 5. |
St. Thomas |
25 |
| 6. |
Kansas City |
18 |
| 7. |
Omaha |
11 |
| 8. |
Oral Roberts |
10 |
MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD PRESEASON ATHLETES TO WATCH LIST
All notes/bullet points reflect outdoor track & field accomplishments unless otherwise denoted
Zach McGlynn, North Dakota State
Jr | Multis | Stephen, Minn.
- Competed in two meets during the 2024 outdoor season with a season best mark of 6-9.5” (2.07m) in the high jump, 118-1” in the discus, and 10.81 in the 100-meter dash
- Won the Summit League Field MVP during the 2024 indoor season after placing first in the high jump, sixth in pole vault, and second in the long jump.
- Finished first in the long jump at the NDSU Spring Classic with a leap of 23-10” (7.26m)
Ethan Moe, North Dakota State
So | Mid-Distance | Williston, N.D.
- Finished first at the 2024 Outdoor Championship in the 1500 meters with a time of 3:45.65
- Clocked a season-best 1:50.24 in the 800 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational
- Ran a season best time of 3:45.54 in the 1500 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational moving him up to third fastest in NDSU history
Aidan Hedderman, South Dakota
Fr | Hurdles | Sturgis, S.D.
- South Dakota State record holder in the 110-meter hurdles after running a personal best time of 13.88
- Clocked a personal best of 10.95 in the 100-meter dash and 39.49 in the 300-meter hurdles.
- Cleared a personal best 15-1” in the pole vault during his prep career.
Dylan Curtis, South Dakota
So | Pole Vault | Redondo Beach Calif.
- Redshirted the entire 2023-2024 season
- Finished second in the pole vault at the California State Championship meet during his prep career
- Owns a personal best vault of 16-6”
James Pierce, South Dakota State
So | Sprints | Lead, S.D.
- Finished first at the 2024 Outdoor Championship in the 400 meters with a personal best time of 47.12
- Took second in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a time of 3:12.99
- Earned a spot on the 2024 Summit League Outdoor Track and Field All-League Team
Hunter Wallster, South Dakota State
Sr | Throws | Estevan, SK, Can.
- Finished first in the hammer throw at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a toss of 189-4” (57.72m)
- Tossed a season best 196-5” (59.88m) in the hammer throw at the Maverick Open
- Placed 14th in the discus at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
Ethan Thomas, North Dakota
Fr | Throws |Grand Forks, ND.
- Finished second at the 2025 Indoor Championship in the shot put with a toss of 60-11.25” (18.57m)
- Won the shot-put, discus, and javelin titles at the 2024 NDHSAA Class A State Championships
- Owns the honor of being the first student-athlete to capture all three titles at the state meet since 1915
Jiri Ceska, North Dakota
Fr | Distance | Ricany, Czech Republic
- Posted a second-place finish at the 2025 Indoor Championship in the 800 meters with a time of 1:51.30
- Qualified for both the 2023 U20 World Championships and the 2023 U20 European Championships
- Achieved personal bests in the 400 meters (49.42), 800 meters (1:48.88) and 1500 meters (3:53.37) during his prep career
Jack Rosner, St. Thomas
Sr | Multis | De Pere, Wis.
- Finished second in the Decathlon (7249) at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
- Clocked a personal-best time in the 110-meter hurdles (14.12) and 1500 meters (4:31.34) at the 2024 Outdoor Championships
- Ran a career-best time of 48.35 in the 400 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational
Mitchell Piehl, St. Thomas
Jr | Sprints | Hutchison, Minn.
- Finished third in the 200 meters at the 2024 Outdoor Championships with a personal best time of 21.35
- Placed fourth in the 400 meters at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a personal-best time of 47.56
- Sprinted a personal best time of 10.86 in the 100-meter dash at the UW-La Crosse Ashton May Invitational
Nahshon Houston, Kansas City
Sr | Jumps/Sprints | Kansas City, Kan.
- Placed fourth in the long jump (23-06.25; 7.17m) at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
- Finished 11th in the triple jump (44-11.75; 14.08m) at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
- Won the long jump (24-3; 7.39m) at the 2025 Indoor Championship
Tory Lanham, Kansas City
So | Sprints | Kansas City, Mo.
- Finished first at the 2024 Outdoor Championships in the 200-meter dash with a time of 20.96
- Clocked a 40.06 in the 4x100-meter relay to take first at the League outdoor championship
- Placed first in the 200-meter at the 2025 Indoor Championships with a time of 21.07
Abraham Chelangam, Oral Roberts
RFr | Distance | Kampala, Uganda
- Outdoor Track Championship MVP
- Won the 5,000 meters (14:12.26) and 10,000 (29:53.02) at the 2024 Outdoor Championships
- Finished third in the 1500 meters at the 2024 Outdoor Championships with a time of 3:46.82
Artwell Magake, Oral Roberts
So | Distance | Harare, Zimbabwe
- Clocked a career-best time of 3:49.55 in the 1500 at the 2024 Outdoor Championship to finish sixth.
- Placed 15th at the John Jacobs Invitational with a career best time of 15:04.20 in the 5000 meters
- Finished fourth in the 3000 meters at the 2025 Indoor Championship with a time of 8:13.85
WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD PRESEASON ATHLETES TO WATCH LIST
All notes/bullet points reflect outdoor track & field accomplishments unless otherwise denoted
Reagan Baesler, North Dakota State
Sr | Distance | Mayville, N.D.
- 2025 indoor champion in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:25.32
- Finished third at the 2024 Outdoor Championship in the 5000 meters with a time of 17:30.58
- Ran a personal best time of 2:10.51 in the 800 meters at the Mike Fanelli Classic
Merrideth Spiers, North Dakota State
Sr | Throws| Grant City, Mo.
- Earned a fourth-place finish in the hammer throw after tossing a career best 183-0 (55.79) at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
- Finished fifth at the Drake Relays in the discus throw after tossing a career best 156-9 (47.78)
- Tossed a 45-9.75 (13.96) at the 2024 Outdoor Championship to take fifth place in the shot-put
Kenna Curry, North Dakota
Sr| Throws | Elk Point, S.D.
- Earned Field MVP at the 2025 Indoor Championship after winning both the weight and the shot put
- Placed second in the shot put at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a toss of 50-4 (15.34m)
- Finished third in the hammer throw with a mark of 183-9 (56.02m) at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
Jadyn Keeler, North Dakota
Jr | Distance | Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- Placed first in the 3000-meter steeple chase at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a time of 10:28.86
- 2025 Summit League Indoor Track Championship MVP after winning the mile (4:45.90), 3000 meters (9:21.78), and 5000 meters (16:20.88)
- Placed 10th at NCAA Indoor Championship with a time of 15:31.63 in the 5000 meters to earn second team All-America honors
Aubrey O’ Hare, South Dakota
Fr | Hurdles | Gothenburg, Neb.
- Seven-time state medalist in Nebraska
- Clocked a career-best 300-meter hurdle time of 45.9.
- Achieved a career-best time in the 100-meter hurdles of 14.8 seconds.
Berkeley Engelland, South Dakota
Fr | Mid-Distance | Mitchell, S.D.
- Finished third at the 2025 Indoor Championship in the 800 meters with a time of 2:10.87
- Part of an Indoor League winning 4x400-meter relay that ran a 3:40.46
- Earned South Dakota Class A MVP on the track two times after bringing in 10 state medals and sweeping the gold in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400 meters, and 800 meters as a junior
Brielle Dixon, South Dakota State
Sr | Hurdles | Brandon, S.D.
- 2025 League indoor champion in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.16
- Ran a career-best 100-meter hurdles time of 13.60 at the Steve Scott Invitational
- Placed second at the 2024 Outdoor Championship in the 4x100-meter relay with a time of 45.90
Nora Peterson, South Dakota State
Sr | Javelin | Mayville, N.D.
- Earned a silver medal in the javelin at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a toss of 149-0” (45.43m)
- Finished 29th in javelin at the NCAA West First Round with a toss of 156-4” (47.66m) tying her career best
- Won the Drake Relays with a career-best javelin toss of 156-4” (47.66m)
Olivia Keller, St. Thomas
Jr | Multis | Burnsville, Minn.
- Took fifth overall in the heptathlon at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a career-best 4767 points
- Finished ninth at the 2024 Outdoor Championship in the long jump with a leap of 18-7.25” (5.67m)
- Ran a leg of the fifth place 4x400-meter relay at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
Anna Swanson, St. Thomas
Gr | Javelin | Osceola, Wis.
- Finished first in the javelin at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a toss of 156-4” (47.65m)
- Won the javelin at the Gary Wilson Invitational (135-6”; 41.31m), the Jim Duncan Invitational (149-6”; 45.57m), and the UW-La Crosse Ashton May Invitational (155-10”; 47.50m)
- Placed fourth in the javelin at the Drake Relays with a toss of 154-2” (46.99m)
Jaleesa McWashington, Kansas City
Gr | Jumps/Hurdles | Lenexa, Kan.
- Finished second in the triple jump at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a career best leap of 40-1.5 (12.23)
- Took sixth in the long jump at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a jump of 18-9” (5.71m)
- Placed fourth at the Kansas Relays in the 100-meter hurdles with a career best time of 14.41
Jacky Perez-Vela, Kansas City
Fr | Sprints | Wyandotte, Kan.
- Placed ninth at the 2025 Indoor Championship in the 400 meters with a time of 56.45
- Wyandotte High School record holder for the 400 meters with a time of 56.94
- Placed 16th at the Kansas Relays in the High School Division with a 400 meters time of 59.10
Emma Klein, Omaha
Jr | Jumps | Gower, Mo.
- Placed 12th at the 2024 Outdoor Championship in the triple jump with a leap of 38-01.5 (11.62m)
- Leapt a career best in the triple jump at the 2025 Indoor Championship with a mark of 39-6” (12.04m)
- Finished second in the triple jump at the Kansas Relays with a jump of 38-7.5” (11.77m)
Tania Gleason, Omaha
Jr | Sprints | Fremont, Neb.
- Placed ninth in the 100m at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a time of 12.02
- Ran a leg of the 5th place 4x100-meter relay with a time of 46.80 at the 2024 Outdoor Championship
- Finished seventh at the USD Early Bird in the 100-meter dash with a career best of 11.94
Ossly Murambidzi, Oral Roberts
Fr | Distance | Harare, Zimbabwe
- Clocked a career-best 10:03 in the 3000 meters at the Washburn Open good for first place during indoor season
- Took fourth in the mile at the Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic with a time of 5:00.10
- Finished 14th in the mile and the 3000 meters at the 2025 Indoor Championship
Olivia Granderson, Oral Roberts
So | Sprints | Tulsa, Okla.
- Clocked a career-best 400 meters at the 2024 Outdoor Championship where she placed sixth with a time of 56.07
- Ran two personal bests at the Arkansas Twilight with a wind legal 12.26 in the 100-meter dash and a 25.03 in the 200-meter dash
- Placed sixth in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2024 Outdoor Championship with a time of 47.21
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