Men's Track & Field

Head Coach Patrick Torres is pictured with senior Chris Davila.
Men's Track and Field Participates in Trinity Last Chance

May 13, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's track and field team participated in the Trinity Last Chance Meet sponsored by Trinity University on Saturday. Senior Chris Davila was recognized during the meet. Hector Puente, who could not make the meet, was also recognized for his time on the Cross-Country and Track and Field teams.

From left, Chante Mathews, Victoria Sweeney, Julian Verastegui.
Track and Field Teams Participate in Texas Tech event

April 29, 2024

LUBBOCK, TEXAS (April 27, 2024) - The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Corky/Crofoot Shootout Track Meet sponsored by Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. 

Paul Minjoth and De'Jon Lewis Win Track and Field Weekly Awards
Paul Minjoth and De'Jon Lewis Win Track and Field Weekly Awards

April 23, 2024

WACO, TEXAS (April 23, 2024) – Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Track and Field Athletes of the Week have been announced for April 15-21 with this week's honorees including Paul Minjoth for track and De'Jon Lewis for field. This is the seventh and final set of track and field weekly awards for the 2024 RRAC outdoor season. 

Paul Minjoth broke the OLLU record in the 800m.
Saints Men Have Bright Spots at Rice Track Meet

April 21, 2024

HOUSTON (April 21, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's track and field team competed in the 20th Annual J. Fred Duckett Twilight Meet sponsored by Rice University on Saturday.

OLLU's De'Jon Lewis Selected as Field Athlete of the Week
OLLU's De'Jon Lewis Selected as Field Athlete of the Week

April 16, 2024

WACO, TEXAS (April 16, 2024) – Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Track and Field Athletes of the Week have been selected for April 8-14 with this week's honorees including Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) for Field Athlete of the Week. This is the sixth set of track & field weekly awards for the 2024 RRAC outdoor season. 

Jimmie Salas (right) placed fourth in the 100m.
Saints Men Participate in Texas A&M-Kingsville Cactus Cup

April 14, 2024

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS (April 14, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s track and field team joined six other schools to compete in the Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) Cactus Cup on Saturday.  Joining the Saints in the competition were NCAA D1 University of the Incarnate Word, Texas State University and the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley as well NCAA D2 TAMUK and NJCAA Victoria College.

Saints Ranked No. 11 in Third NAIA-USTFCCCA Poll
Saints Ranked No. 11 in Third NAIA-USTFCCCA Poll

April 10, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (April 10, 2024) – The NAIA Men's Outdoor National Track and Field Rating Index for week three was released today by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). After debuting at No. 3 two weeks ago, and No. 9 last week, the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's team is now ranked No. 11.

OLLU's Bell Wins Third Track Athlete of the Week
OLLU's Bell Wins Third Track Athlete of the Week

April 09, 2024

WACO, TEXAS (April 9, 2024) – Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Track and Field Athletes of the Week have been announced for April 1-7 with this week's honoree being Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU)  including Jalen Bell for track. This is the fifth set of track & field weekly awards for the 2024 RRAC outdoor season. 

Pictured from left are Jalen Bell, Jesus Riefkohl Delgado and Larrisa McHenry.
Saints Sprinters Participate in Noble Relays at Angelo State University

April 07, 2024

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS (April 6, 2024) – Members of the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) track and field teams participated in the David Noble Relays sponsored by Angelo State University.

OLLU Men's Track and Field Ranked No. 9 In Second NAIA Poll of 2024
OLLU Men's Track and Field Ranked No. 9 In Second NAIA Poll of 2024

April 03, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (April 3, 2024) – The NAIA Men’s Outdoor National Track and Field Rating Index for week two was released today by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). After debuting at No. 3 last week, the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s team received a No. 9 ranking.

OLLU's Jalen Bell Wins Red River Track Athlete of the Week Award
OLLU's Jalen Bell Wins Red River Track Athlete of the Week Award

April 02, 2024

WACO, TEXAS (April 2, 2024) – Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Track and Field Athletes of the Week have been announced for March 25-31 with this week's honorees including Jalen Bell from Our Lady of the Lake University for track. This is the fourth set of track & field weekly awards for the 2024 RRAC outdoor season. 

Kristen Torres broke an OLLU record, and Jose Saucedo placed 15th in his event.
Saints Track and Field Teams Competed at the Bobcat Invitational

March 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS (March 28-30, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Bobcat Invitational at Texas State University in San Marcos.

William Smith broke an OLLU record, and Larrisa McHenry set a personal record in her event.
OLLU Track and Field Teams Participated in Texas Relays

March 31, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 28-30, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s and women’s track and field teams participated in the 96th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas.

OLLU Men's Track and Field Ranked A Historic No. 3 In First NAIA Poll of 2024
OLLU Men's Track and Field Ranked A Historic No. 3 In First NAIA Poll of 2024

March 27, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (March 27, 2024) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has released its first 2024 NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Rating of the season. Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) comes in at a historic No. 3 place. The highest ranking the Saints have had was No. 6 on April 5, 2023. The team has also been ranked 12th (April 12), 15th (March 29), 17th (April 19) and 20th (April 26) all in 2023.

Cerrone Thompson and Shakeel Zahid Win Conference Weekly Awards
Cerrone Thompson and Shakeel Zahid Win Conference Weekly Awards

March 26, 2024

WACO, TEXAS (March 26, 2024) – Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Track and Field Athletes of the Week have been announced for March 18-24 with this week's honorees including Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) Cerrone Thompson - track and Shakeel Zahid - field. This is the third set of track and field weekly awards for the 2024 RRAC outdoor season. 

Men's Track and Field Receives Top Ranking in NAIA Regionals
Men's Track and Field Receives Top Ranking in NAIA Regionals

March 25, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (March 25, 2024) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its first regional rankings of 2024 for the NAIA today. The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s track and field team is ranked No. 1 in the South Central Region with a total of 636.24 points. The second-ranked team is Texas Wesleyan University with 468.27 points.