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Huskies compete in Grand Valley State Big Meet

Huskies compete in Grand Valley State Big Meet

By Maddie Barrett | February 9, 2019

The track and field team continued their Mid-American Conference qualifying run when first-year multi-event runner Taylor Ramsey and sophomore Mackenzie Callahan both qualified for the MAC Championship Friday in the Grand Valley State University Big Meet.Ramsey...

Amarteifio and Riley qualify for MAC during Meyo Invitational

Amarteifio and Riley qualify for MAC during Meyo Invitational

By Maddie Barrett | February 3, 2019

The track and field team posted high scores at this weekend’s Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Indiana. Two runners posted Mid-American Conference qualifying times and marks, and placed high in the meet overall.Junior multi-event runner Remy Amarteifio...

Huskies qualify two for MAC Championships

Huskies qualify two for MAC Championships

By Maddie Barrett | January 21, 2019

DeKALB — The track and field team won the Grand Valley State University Lints Alumni open in Allendale Michigan Saturday. Junior multi-event runner Remy Amarteifio and senior jumper Jehvania Whyte delivered Mid-American Conference Championship-qualifying...

Sophmore jumper Kenyae Majors leaps during the Huskies March 31, Stanford Invitational meet. Majors would go on to place 15th in the 100-meter hurdles for her efforts.

Majors sets school record at Gene Edmonds Invite

By Jayce Eustice | January 13, 2019

Sophmore jumper Kenyae Majors leaps during the Huskies March 31, Stanford Invitational meet. Majors would go on to place 15th in the 100-meter hurdles for her efforts.

NIU freshman Kishona McCray leaping over a hurdle during the 100-meter Friday afternoon at the Huskie Classic. Isiah Jacobs | Northern Star

Track team competes at Grand Valley

By Maddie Barrett | December 10, 2018

NIU freshman Kishona McCray leaping over a hurdle during the 100-meter Friday afternoon at the Huskie Classic. Isiah Jacobs | Northern Star

Junior sprinter Neshay Curtis in a race during the 2018 track season

Track and Field opens season at Grand Valley State

By Marcel Carrasco | December 6, 2018

Junior sprinter Neshay Curtis in a race during the 2018 track season

Jehvania Whyte wins the silver medal in Jamaica

By Northern Star Staff | July 2, 2018

After achieving All America honors and a seventh place finish at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on June 9, NIU junior jumper Jehvania Whyte continues to add to her impressive resume.Whyte earned the silver medal in the triple jump at the Jamaican...

Huskies stay home for regular season finale

By Jayce Eustice | May 5, 2018

The Track and Field team hosted the Huskie Classic Friday as it used this rare home opportunity to honor its seniors. The team honored six athletes for their commitment and dedication: sprinters Kedisha Dallas, Deshawn Franks and Ashanti Hutton, distance...

Track team competes in Drake Relays event

By Jayce Eustice | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — The Track and Field team competed in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday through Saturday at the Drake Relays. With over 20 schools in attendance, the Huskies had an opportunity to check out top competition from around the country.Head Coach Connie...

Huskies compete at Baylor Invitational

By Jayce Eustice | April 23, 2018

DeKALB — The track and field team competed Saturday in Waco, Texas, for the Michael Johnson Invite as junior jumper Jehvania Whyte showed out. The All-American won the triple jump and set the school record at 13.42 meters, leaving her ranked No. 6 in...

Track team competes at Illinois

By Jayce Eustice | April 16, 2018

DeKalb — The Track and Field team traveled to the University of Illinois Saturday for the Illinois Twilight Meet as it tried to outrun the less than perfect weather. Head Coach Connie Teaberry said she was proud and excited for more things to come from...