LC State Track and Field Sets Records at Indoor Nationals

Men's 4x400m relay team breaks school record at NAIA championships

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The LC State Track and Field team opened the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships with strong performances in the men's 4x400m relay and women's 4x800m relay. The men's 4x400m relay team set a new school record with a time of 3:15.78, finishing 15th overall. The women's 4x800m relay team also placed 15th and recorded the fourth-best time in program history.

Why it matters

The record-breaking performances by the LC State relay teams demonstrate the program's continued growth and competitiveness at the national level. While they fell short of making the finals, the Warrior athletes showed they can compete with the best in the NAIA.

The details

In the men's 4x400m relay, the team of Preston Cooper, Harry Lazenby, Jordan Castillo and Trenton Johnson finished fourth in one of the fastest heats of the day to earn the top spot in the Warrior record book. The women's 4x800m relay team of Nuala Rollins, Damaris Kibiwot, Grace Tiegs and Camille Ussher placed 15th and entered the record book with the fourth-best time in school history.

  • The 2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships took place on March 6, 2026.
  • The men's 4x400m relay and women's 4x800m relay events were held on the first day of the championships, Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

LC State Track and Field

The track and field program at Lewis-Clark State College, a NAIA school located in Lewiston, Idaho.

Mike Collins

The head coach of the LC State Track and Field team.

Preston Cooper

A member of the record-breaking men's 4x400m relay team.

Harry Lazenby

A member of the record-breaking men's 4x400m relay team.

Jordan Castillo

A member of the record-breaking men's 4x400m relay team.

Trenton Johnson

A member of the record-breaking men's 4x400m relay team.

Nuala Rollins

A member of the women's 4x800m relay team.

Damaris Kibiwot

A member of the women's 4x800m relay team.

Grace Tiegs

A member of the women's 4x800m relay team.

Camille Ussher

A member of the women's 4x800m relay team.

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What they’re saying

“Although there is a bit of disappointment with not making the final, we really cannot be disappointed with our efforts and our results today.”

— Mike Collins, Head Coach

“Today we were dangerous, just fell a little short of finals, but the outcomes were very good. Two edits to add to the record book, including a new No. 1 in the men's 4x400 and both teams finished well above their seeding going into the day.”

— Mike Collins, Head Coach

“This has kept everyone with good spirits and supportive of each other, so we are going into tomorrow very optimistic and even more determined to be the most dangerous Warriors in the field.”

— Mike Collins, Head Coach

What’s next

LC State will send five individuals onto the track for preliminary races on Friday, including Madigan Kelly in the 60m hurdles, Emily Collins in the 600m, Jedidiah Barnaby in the 60m dash, Camille Ussher in the 800m, and Kobe Wessels in the 1000m.

The takeaway

The record-breaking performances by the LC State relay teams demonstrate the program's continued growth and competitiveness at the national level, even though they fell short of making the finals. The Warrior athletes showed they can compete with the best in the NAIA and are poised for more success in the future.