2026 Carson-Newman Track & Field News

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Carson-Newman sprinters off to Division II Outdoor National Championships
Carson-Newman sprinters off to Division II Outdoor National Championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Five members of Kieran Showler-Davis’ track & field team are off to the Division II Outdoor National Championships this week in Emporia, Kansas. Amine Kasmi (Brussels, Belgium), Rylan Jordan (Johnson City, Tenn.), Favour Ekpekpe (Nigeria) and Taylor Madison (Sevierville, Tenn.) are going for the men, with Lovelyne Larrame (Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France) heading for the women.

Octet of Eagles selected as USTFCCA All-Region for outdoor season
Octet of Eagles selected as USTFCCA All-Region for outdoor season

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) announced Wednesday afternoon that eight members of the Carson-Newman track & field team earned All-Region status for their efforts during the 2026 outdoor season.

Larrame sets program record at Lee's Last Chance
Larrame sets program record at Lee's Last Chance

CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Ahead of the Division II Outdoor National Championships, Carson-Newman had a school record, with countless personal and season-best marks at the Lee University Last Chance. It marked the final event before nationals begin on May 21st in Emporia, Kansas.

Carson-Newman heads to Cleveland for Lee Last Chance ahead of NCAA Championships
Carson-Newman heads to Cleveland for Lee Last Chance ahead of NCAA Championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - With the Division II NCAA Outdoor Championships just 12 days away, Carson-Newman track & field returns to Cleveland, Tennessee, for the second time as it heads to the Lee University Last Chance. Hence the name, it provides a final effort for athletes to hit the qualifying marks in their respective events.

Men's outdoor track and field shoots up to No. 15 in USTFCCA Poll
Men's outdoor track and field shoots up to No. 15 in USTFCCA Poll

NEW ORLEANS, La. - In the most recent United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, Carson-Newman men's outdoor track & field was ranked No. 15. This comes on the heels of a third-place finish at the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Championships last week. Rylan Jordan was named the Athlete of the Meet, leaving with two gold medals and a silver medal. 

Jordan and Moss earn high honors as both C-N teams place in the top four at SAC Championships
Jordan and Moss earn high honors as both C-N teams place in the top four at SAC Championships

EMORY, Va. – After two days filled with perseverance and strong performances, the Carson-Newman track and field teams both finished in the top four. The men’s side claimed third with 95.5 points, while the women’s took fourth, missing out on third by just one point, 88 points.

Eagles position themselves well on the first day of the SAC Outdoor Championships
Eagles position themselves well on the first day of the SAC Outdoor Championships

EMORY, Va. – On the opening day of the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which featured periods of rain with pockets full of sunshine, Carson-Newman set itself up for some hardware tomorrow.

Browder, Bailey bring home high honors at 13th annual Frosty Awards Ceremony
Browder, Bailey bring home high honors at 13th annual Frosty Awards Ceremony

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman men's basketball's Jack Browder and softball's Macauley Bailey brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the 13th Annual Frosty Awards ceremony inside Carson-Newman's Gentry Auditorium.

Carson-Newman travels to Emory & Henry for SAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Wednesday and Thursday
Carson-Newman travels to Emory & Henry for SAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Wednesday and Thursday

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The postseason begins for Carson-Newman Outdoor Track and Field as it heads to Emory, Virginia, for the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Championships on Wednesday and Thursday.

Finalists for final three Frosty Awards Categories released
Finalists for final three Frosty Awards Categories released

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Play of the Year, Championship Moment and Coach of the Year 

Men's finalists released in four categories for 13th annual Frosty Awards
Men's finalists released in four categories for 13th annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Male Athlete of the Year, Male Newcomer of the Year, Male Freshman of the Year and Male Performance of the Year.

Women's Finalists released in four categories for 13th annual Frosty Awards
Women's Finalists released in four categories for 13th annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Female Athlete of the Year, Female Newcomer of the Year, Female Freshman of the Year and Female Performance of the Year 

For the first time since 2023 Men's Outdoor Track & Field is ranked inside top 25
For the first time since 2023 Men's Outdoor Track & Field is ranked inside top 25

NEW ORLEANS, La. - In the most recent United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, Carson-Newman men's outdoor track & field was ranked No. 19. 

The Eagles close the regular season as a couple records fall at Georgia Tech and Centre
The Eagles close the regular season as a couple records fall at Georgia Tech and Centre

Another week of Carson-Newman track and field testing itself against premier athletes from around the country. The Eagles sent their top athletes to the Georgia Tech Invitational, and once again, more school records fell.

C-N wraps up regular season at Georgia Tech and Centre College
C-N wraps up regular season at Georgia Tech and Centre College

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - One weekend remains in the outdoor season for Carson-Newman track and field before the postseason arrives at the end of April. On Friday and Saturday, a select group will be in Atlanta, Georgia for the Georgia Tech Invitational, and another will be heading to Kentucky for the Centre Twilight, hosted by Centre College on Friday. 

Rylan Jordan wins second SAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week honor
Rylan Jordan wins second SAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week honor

ROCK HILL, S.C. – For the third time in the outdoor season, Carson-Newman Track & Field has a weekly honor, and for the second time, it comes from the track. Rylan Jordan (Johnson City, Tenn.) was named the WePlayed Sports South Atlantic Conference's Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week on Tuesday by the league's office.