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UPDATED: DFW resident Marshevet Hooker proceeds to 200M semifinal in Beijing

Though not a favorite to move on, anything can happen in Wednesday's semifinal race.

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008

Richardson native competing at World Junior Track and Field Championships

TiAra Walpool will compete in the triple jump for the U.S. team on July 8 and 10 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Duncanville to host Junior Olympics event

The USA Track & Field Association Junior Olympic Championship will be held from June 19 - June 21 at Duncanville High School.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

TCU track earns multiple all-conference honors

24 Horned Frogs were named to the all-conference team -- 12 men and 12 women.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

SMU track’s Fjortoft and Pettigrew shine at USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

Silje Fjortoft won the 5,000 meter race on Friday, and Ilyssa Pettigrew came in third in the 800 meters on Saturday.

Monday, March 3, 2008

TCU track’s Peoples finishes fourth in pentathlon at Mountain West Championships

Meaghan Peoples was the only Horned Frog in competition Thursday; the rest of the team will begin action on Friday.

Friday, Feb. 29, 2008

UNT track signs three to national letters of intent

Amy Alcala, Sara Dietz, and Maria Dominguez all hail from Texas.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

Dallas ISD to conduct an independent review of the district’s athletic eligibility policies

Recommendations will be made upon completion of the review

Schools attempt to rebound after being stripped of the state basketball championship

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

TCU track’s Covington named athlete of the week

Neidra Covington won the long jump with an NCAA provisional mark of 6.13m (20-01.50) at the Tyson Invitational.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008

Dallas Baptist’s Hansen named NCCAA Athlete of the Week

Matt Hansen won the 5000m in a time of 15:07 in a meet last week.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

UNT track’s Smith named Athlete of the Week

Ciara Smith set a school record time of 55.13 in the 400-meter dash, finishing second.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

TCU track earns national ranking

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association has installed the Horned Frogs as #25 in the nation.

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

UNT track’s Wiggins named Athlete of the Week

Lauren Wiggins set a school record in the 60-meter hurdles at 8.29 seconds, which was also an NCAA provisional qualifying mark.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008

TCU track’s Hodge named Athlete of the Week

Virgil Hodge placed second in both the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes, clocking an NCAA provisional time of 7.32 in the 60.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

Small SMU track contingent led by Fjortoft at Arkansas Invitational

Silje Fjortoft took fifth in the one mile championship, finishing with a time of 4:51.32.

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

TCU track posts strong showing at Texas Tech Invitational

The Horned Frogs won the women's 200 meters, 55 meter hurdles, long jump and men's 400 meters.

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

UNT track shows improvement at Arkansas Invitational

Lauren Wiggins leads Mean Green with a school-record 60-meter hurdles time of 8.46 seconds.

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

Dallas Baptist track qualifies 11 for NCCAA competition

Matt Hansen led the Patriots with qualifying marks in both the 3000 meters and 5000 meters.

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

UNT track’s Edwards named athlete of the week

Toby Edwards placed first in the high jump at the Texas Tech Invitational, clearing 6-10.25, almost two feet better than the second place finisher.

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

UT Arlington track’s Beckwith named athlete of the week

Eddie Beckwith clocked a 47.53 400 meters in last weekend's Texas Tech Invitational, the third-fastest time in school history.

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

Dallas Baptist track qualifies five for nationals

Matt Hansen and Garrett Sage qualified in the 5,000 meters, while Kurt Lindsey qualified in the mile.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

SMU track wraps up first 2008 indoor meet

Mustang Samantha Means won the 3,000m in a time of 10:31.02, while Alexandria Smith took fourth in he 200m in 25.50.

Monday, Jan. 21, 2008

UT Arlington track posts strong showings in Lubbock

Idilio Campos clocked a 1:51.08 to win the 800-meters on Saturday at the Wes Kittley Invitational.

Monday, Jan. 21, 2008

TCU track sweeps weekly awards

Jonathon Jackson won the triple jump at the Arkansas Invitational, while Virgil Hodge won both the 60-meter and 200-meter titles.

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

TCU track has strong showing at Arkansas Invitational

The Horned Frogs captured five first-place finishes and posted four NCAA provisional marks.

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

UT Arlington track led by pole vaulter Hayes

Junior Wade Hayes cleared 16 feet, 3 inches to lead the Mavericks at the 18th Annual National Pole Vault Summit in Reno, Nevada.

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008

Dallas Baptist track and field preview

The teams will enter 2008 with a roster that returns six All-Americans and that has added 10 newcomers.

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008

UNT track team volunteers for charity

Half of the team helped out with a Habitat for Humanity project, while other student-athletes made a visit to the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007

UT Arlington to honor 1990-93 track athletes

Group will be inducted along with three other UTA standout athletes.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007

Former Mustang takes third in hammer throw at World Championship

This isn't Libor Charfreitag's first taste of success after throwing a 16-pound steel ball. He's a former five time NCAA champion at SMU.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007

Ex-Bowie athlete drops discus to focus on football

As a senior in high school, Brad Sellers was considered the seventh best discus thrower in the country.

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007

UTA’s Jared Connaughton to compete at Track & Field World Championships

Connaughton was named to the team after running in a 4x100-meter that finished .01 seconds faster than the U.S. team.

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007

Two Stampede athletes run over records at TAAF meet

Raashaan Reason and Jordan Bracy are two fast kids.

Friday, Aug. 3, 2007

Local track and basketball stars pegged as athletes to watch in 2007-08

For followers who track DFW high school sports, Brooklyn Pope and Shade Weygandt are known local stars. Rise magazine's mention of the two athletes could push their national exposure further.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

UNT track adds two more for upcoming season

The North Texas men’s track and field team has made two more additions to its incoming freshman class with the signings of Darnell Greig and Russell Sams.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

TCU’s Hodge wins 200 meters at North, Central American and Caribbean Championships

Participating in the inaugural North, Central American and Caribbean Championships at the Flor Blanca National Stadium, TCU sprinter Virgil Hodge placed first overall in the 200 meters and sixth in the 100 meters.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Former UTA track star to compete at Pan American Games

Former UT Arlington track standout Jared Connaughton continues to keep his Olympic dream alive.

Monday, July 16, 2007

TCU women’s track earns USTFCCA team academic award

The hard work in the classroom by the 2007 TCU women's track and field program was recognized by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday as the organization named the Flyin' Frogs an All-Academic track and field team.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

SMU women’s track and field recognized for academic excellence by the USTFCCCA

The SMU women's track and field squad is one of 97 Division I Women's programs recognized as 2007 All-Academic Track and Field Teams announced by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Monday.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

UNT track & field’s incoming class rich on talent

The Mean Green track & field team refueled its roster this offseason with the signing of 13 athletes to National Letters of Intent.

Friday, June 29, 2007


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