Several student-athletes from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) are preparing to represent their schools at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. This event highlights the talent emerging from CIAA institutions as they advance to the national stage.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced that a group of its student-athletes will participate in the upcoming NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. This competition brings together top performers from across the division, providing CIAA representatives with an opportunity to showcase their skills nationally.
Among the athletes selected are Antonio Smith from Virginia Union University, who will compete in the 60-meter hurdles. Jaevon Riley of Claflin University is entered in the 400-meter dash, while Kwame Whitaker from Virginia State University will take part in the long jump. Carson Calhoun, also from Virginia Union, is set for the high jump.
On the women's side, Morgan Coverson Springs from Claflin University will run the 60-meter hurdles. Faith Kiplimo of Fayetteville State University is scheduled for the one-mile run. Jhnyia Knuckles from Claflin and Sabrena Hogan from Livingstone College will both compete in the triple jump.
These selections underscore the competitive depth within the CIAA, an athletic conference focused on collegiate sports in the southeastern United States. The championships serve as a key event in the indoor track and field season, where athletes vie for national recognition and potential advancement in their disciplines. No further details on the exact dates or locations were provided in the announcement.