Washington State University sophomore Rosemary Longisa has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Athlete of the Week for the second consecutive time. The announcement came on February 17, 2026, from Pullman, Washington. Her recent performances at the Husky Classic contributed to this honor.
Rosemary Longisa, a sophomore on the Washington State University track and field team, earned the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Athlete of the Week award again on February 17, 2026. This marks the second straight week she has received the recognition, highlighting her consistent excellence in the sport.
The award follows strong showings at recent competitions. On February 14, 2026, Longisa and teammate Cheptoo set school records during the second day of the Husky Classic. Earlier that weekend, on February 14, Ku Stevens led the Cougars to a solid start at the same event. The team had traveled west for the Husky Classic, as noted in a February 12 update.
Prior to that, on February 7, 2026, two Washington State athletes achieved personal bests at the Riverfront Invitational's second day. These results underscore the team's momentum heading into the season.
Longisa's back-to-back honors reflect her impact on the Cougars' track program. The MPSF, which oversees various sports in the region, uses this weekly award to spotlight standout performers. Details on her specific events or times were not detailed in the announcement, but her contributions at the Husky Classic were pivotal.
Washington State Athletics continues to track the team's progress through upcoming meets.
