February 13-14, 2026 | Cedarville, OH - The stage was national. The lights were bright. And the Lions answered with championships, records, and All-American performances.
At the NCCAA Indoor Championships, Nelson University Track & Field delivered a statement showing — highlighted by multiple National Champions, Top-3 All-Americans, and a wave of school records that reset the standard for the program.
WOMEN'S HIGHLIGHTS
Skylar Morris – Pentathlon National Champion
Skylar captured the Pentathlon National Championship with a complete, dominant performance across all five events. Her versatility and poise under pressure set the tone for the entire women's squad.
Record-Breaking Relays
4x400m – 4th Place (School Record)
Skylar Morris, Bella Jeffreys, Reese Perkins, Robyn Puente
The quartet delivered a historic performance, narrowly missing the podium while setting a new program record.
4x800m – 5th Place (School Record)
Miranda Sosa, Jessica Otwell, Reese Perkins, Elena Charping
A composed and competitive effort that showcased depth in the middle-distance group.
Distance Medley Relay – 7th Place (School Record)
Jessica Otwell, Reese Perkins, Robyn Puente, Kylie Adams
Balanced legs and strong finishes helped secure another record-setting mark.
Additional Finalists
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Kai Taylor – 6th Place, Weight Throw
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Kylie Adams – 7th Place, 3000m
The women's squad combined championship excellence with depth and consistency across events.
MEN'S HIGHLIGHTS
Brandon Clark Jr. – National Champion, Long Jump | Runner-Up, Triple Jump
Brandon soared to a National Championship in the Long Jump and followed it up with a runner-up finish in the Triple Jump, cementing his place among the nation's elite jumpers.
Ishmeal Ealoms – National Champion, Weight Throw
Ishmeal delivered when it mattered most, claiming the National Championship in the Weight Throw with a powerful and composed series.
Jaxon Salzman – National Runner-Up, Pole Vault
Jaxon earned a runner-up finish in the Pole Vault, continuing Nelson's presence on the national podium in field events.
Relay Performances
4x200m – 7th Place
Hagen Darney, Jared Dotson, Darryn Weaver, Gregory Guidry
4x400m – 8th Place
Jadyn Arriaga, Gregory Guidry, Dominic Todd, Joseph Helm
4x800m – 7th Place
Jesus Flores, Joseph Helm, Dominic Todd, Ezra Perez
Distance Medley Relay – National Finalists
Jesus Flores, Jadyn Arriaga, Joseph Helm, Emmanuel Franco
Additional Finalist
The Standard Continues to Rise
Multiple National Champions.
Multiple All-Americans (Top 3 finishes).
Five school records.
Scoring performances across sprints, distance, jumps, vault, and throws.
Nelson Track & Field did not just compete at nationals, they elevated the program's national profile. The Lions left the indoor season with hardware, history, and momentum.
Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-NELSON.
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