ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The Loras College track and field teams competed at the Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier on a mission to secure bids to the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio.

The Duhawks highlighted the meet with two program records. Frankie Chaidez broke a 14-year-old school record in the women's 800-meter run, finishing fourth with a time of 2:10.72, currently ranked No. 24 in Division III. On the men's side, the 4x400-meter relay team of Matt Kruse, Ted Kruse, Zeke Irving and Ian Fagan posted a first-place finish in 3:09.72, setting a new program record and ranking No. 4 nationally.

In the women's triple jump, Maddie Mucci placed fourth with a season-best 11.71 meters, placing her No. 26 nationally. Harmony Creasy followed in fifth with a jump of 11.65 meters, ranking No. 30 in Division III.

The women's 4x400-meter relay team of Creasy, Layla Hughes, Chaidez and Emma Seipel clocked a season-best time of 3:46.60, ranking No. 16 in the nation and ninth in program history.

Additional standout performances included personal and season bests. Elliot Frideres recorded a personal-best time of 50.08 seconds in the 400-meter dash, and Taylor Flaig posted a season-best mark of 12.88 meters in the women's shot put.

The Duhawks also set two facility records. DreAnthony Jackson threw 16.06 meters in the men's shot put to set a new venue best and finish ninth overall. Carter Allen placed third in the discus with a season-best throw of 51.48 meters, also setting a facility record.

Up next: Select Loras athletes who have qualified will compete at the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio on Thursday, May 22-Saturday May 24.