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ROCHESTER, Mich. –\u00a0The Golden Grizzlies begin their 2026 outdoor track and field season this weekend with a two-day trip to Indiana Wesleyan University for the Polar Bear Invite on Mar. 20-21.<\/p>\n
The first event featuring the Golden Grizzlies will take place Friday at 4 p.m., as Colin Farmer, Ethan Sandula<\/a>, and Joseph Shaya<\/a> hit the track for the men, while Ava Alicandro<\/a>, Anne May<\/a>, Amy Rowan<\/a>, and Makenna Scott<\/a> compete for the women.<\/p>\n On Saturday, the action begins at 11 a.m., with Oakland competing in the mile and 800m races. For the men, Abukaram Mamdouh, Lucas Kuhn<\/a>, Josiah Magley<\/a>, and Jaxson Nowik<\/a> will race in the mile. Mackenzie Lemke<\/a>, Maggie Hall<\/a>, and Sophy Skeels<\/a> will represent the women in the mile as well. In the weekend finale, Abigail Rice<\/a> and Josh Cundy<\/a> will look to turn in strong performances in their respective 800m sections.<\/p>\n This opening meet of the season serves as a mid- to long-distance starting point for an Oakland team that is as deep as any in the conference on both sides, as it prepares for a highly anticipated spring 2026 campaign.
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