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LUBBOCK, Texas – Arizona Track & Field continues their indoor season on Friday and Saturday with the Corky Classic hosted by Texas Tech at the Sports Performance Center. The competition is the second of the season for the Wildcats.
The meet begins on Friday with field events starting at 3:00 p.m. MST and running events beginning at 4:00 p.m. MST. On Saturday both field and running events will begin at 11:00 a.m. MST. Both days of competition will be available to watch on ESPN+. Live results for both days can be found here.
The Wildcats kicked off their indoor season last weekend with the Friday Night Axe ‘Em Open in Flagstaff, Ariz. The team started the year strong, recording four event wins, 13 top-three finishes, and numerous personal bests at the competition. Wildcats, Tapensia Havea (Shot Put), Taylen Wise (60m Hurldes), Emma Gates (High Jump), and John Paredes (60m Hurdles) all won their respective events. Overall, the team posted numerous marks that rank among the best in the nation and the Big 12.
A meet recap will be posted here detailing the competition results. Live updates will also be posted to @ArizonaTrack on X.
WHO’S COMPETING
MEN
Dominic Batiste, Julius Cheek, Ari Dubin, Parker Duskin, Connor Grusendorf, Moses Hala’Ufia, Sam Hala’Ufia, Royal Haley, Ousman Jagne, Kaleb Kimaita, Jett Kinder, Mason Lawyer, Richard Legarra, Bryce Melton, Tyler Michelini, Michael Ogbeiwi, James Onanubosi, Sylvan Osman, John Paredes, Mateo Pimienta, Cooper Quigley, Cameron Rohde, Cade Russo, Shahean Simon, Antone Smith, Levi Tuura, Michael Urbanski, Yan Vazquez, Bogdan Vidojkovic
WOMEN
Camila Aguilar-Perez, Esther Akinlosotu, Haedyn Bambolo, Oli Clark, Kya Crooke, Kelly de Jong, Olivia Dillon, Laina Friedmann, Emma Gates, Tapenisa Havea, Zakiya Hill, Alexandra Johnson, Ellie Kortenkamp, Charli Koseoglu, Brooke Lyons, Aislin Martinez-Pompa, Ena McMahon, Kara Mickelson, Paris Mikinski, Brooke Nordman, Hollan Powers, Emily Psarras, Avery Segura, Dunja Sikima, Erin Tack, Sydnie Vanek, McKenna Watson, Kennedy White, Taylen Wise, Cecelia Woods
NCAA AND BIG 12 PERFORMANCE LISTS
MEN
John Paredes – ranks 13th in the NCAA and 2nd in the Big 12 in the 60m hurdles; ranks 6th in the Big 12 in the 60m.
Sam Hala’Ufia – ranks 14th in the NCAA and 2nd in the Big 12 in the shot put; ranks 16th in the Big 12 in the weight throw.
Parker Duskin – ranks 18th in the NCAA and 3rd in the Big 12 in the 60m hurdles.
Evans Tanui – ranks 32nd in the NCAA and 10th in the Big 12 in the 5000m.
Michael Ogbeiwi – ranks 5th in the Big 12 in the weight throw; ranks 10th in the Big 12 in the shot put.
Tyler Michelini – ranks 8th in the Big 12 in the weight throw.
Bryce Melton – ranks 16th in the Big 12 in the 60m.
Richard Legarra – ranks 18th in the Big 12 in the weight throw.
Moses Hala’Ufia – ranks 20th in the Big 12 in the shot put.
WOMEN
Emma Gates – ranks 1st in the NCAA and 1st in the Big 12 in the high jump.
Paris Mikinski – ranks 2nd in the NCAA and 2nd in the Big 12 in the high jump.
Kya Crooke – ranks 2nd in the NCAA and 2nd in the Big 12 in the high jump.
Tapenisa Havea – ranks 4th in the NCAA and 1st in the Big 12 in the shot put; ranks 6th in the Big 12 in the weight throw.
Haedyn Bambolo – ranks 18th in the NCAA and 2nd in the Big 12 in the shot put; ranks 12th in the Big 12 in the weight throw.
Taylen Wise – ranks 47th in the NCAA and 5th in the Big 12 in the 60m hurdles.
Oli Clark – ranks 8th in the Big 12 in the pole vault.
Olivia Dillon – ranks 8th in the Big 12 in the pole vault.
Alexandra Johnson – ranks 15th in the Big 12 in the high jump.
Esther Akinlosotu – ranks 16th in the Big 12 in the 60m.
Kelly De Jong – ranks 19th in the Big 12 in the pole vault.
Ena McMahon – ranks 19th in the Big 12 in the pole vault.
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