The Basics

Event: NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships

Results: Women - No Team Score; Men - t-19 of 69 (15 pts.)

Location: Marion, Ind.

Results

MARION, Ind. – Valor Track and Field closed out the outdoor season and the 2024-25 Evangel Athletic year from Wednesday - Friday (May 21 - 23), looking to earn All-Americans and potential national champions at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships.

Devyn Wright highlighted the meet for Evangel, taking the national championship in the 400 meter dash. Wright's time of 46.19 seconds became Evangel's first national champion since Macy Mitchell earned the honor in the same event back in 2003.

Wright also earned All-American honors in the 200 meter dash, placing fifth overall with a time of 20.98 seconds. Rounding out All-American honors for the Valor was Koby Graham, who earned his third consecutive honor in the Javelin, placing eighth with a mark of 58.28 meters.

For full results, see below.

Devyn Wright - 1st Place in 400 Meter Dash (46.19 seconds, broke EU school record)

Devyn Wright - 5th Place in 200 Meter Dash (20.98 seconds)

Koby Graham - 8th Place in Javelin (58.28 meters)

April Phillips - 10th Place in Triple Jump (11.98 meters)

Alex Richardson - 11th Place in Javelin (58.15 meters)

Trenton Braswell - 13th Place in Shotput (16.37 meters, broke EU school record)

Trenton Braswell - 14th Place in Discus (47.83 meters)

April Phillips - 14th Place in Long Jump (5.41 meters)

Women's 4x100 Meter Relay (Alivia Parker, Morgan Lilly, Taylor Collins, Delaney Weimer) - 18th Place (47.66 seconds)

Delaney Miller - Tied for 21st Place in High Jump (1.61 meters)

Allison Thomas - 23rd Place in Javelin (35.39 meters)

Alex Richardson - 24th Place in Discus (44.63 meters)

Women's 4x800 Meter Relay (Adriana McGregor, Emily Harris, Macy Kopp, Skylar Adams) - 24th Place (9:49.06)

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"It was an unforgettable week. I couldn't be more proud of our group of athletes. They came in and competed hard at the highest level. We had our ups and downs, but our kids learned a lot and competed well," stated head coach Brandon Staley. "We are so proud and excited for Devyn. He came in not knowing how to get in blocks and ended his season as a national champion. His work ethic and drive are unmatched. He is more than deserving of this great achievement and we are so lucky to have been here by his side the whole way."

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