LC State Track and Field Sets School Records at Indoor Nationals

Warriors' men's 4x400m relay team breaks school record, women's 4x800m relay team posts fourth-best time in program history

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 relays. The men's 4x400m relay team set a new school record with a time of 3:15.78, while the women's 4x800m relay team recorded the fourth-best time in program history at 9:22.88. Although neither team advanced to the finals, the Warriors' coach praised their efforts and determination, noting that the team is "dangerous" and looking forward to more individual events on Friday.

Why it matters

LC State's strong showing in the relays at the national championships highlights the program's continued growth and competitiveness at the highest level of collegiate track and field. The new school records set by the men's and women's relay teams demonstrate the team's depth and talent, and provide a solid foundation for the Warriors to build upon in their pursuit of national success.

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, earning 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 in the field 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 Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The men's 4x400m relay and women's 4x800m relay events were held on the opening day of the championships.

The players

Mike Collins

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

Preston Cooper

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

Harry Lazenby

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

Jordan Castillo

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

Trenton Johnson

A member of the record-setting men's 4x400m 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 (dailyfly.com)

“We talked last night about what it means to truly be 'dangerous' as an athlete. A truly dangerous athlete is one that goes into competition comfortable and confident, not worried or stressed about the results, knowing that they are going to give it everything they got and they have nothing to lose.”

— Mike Collins, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)

“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 (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

The LC State Track and Field team will continue their pursuit of national success on Friday, with five individual athletes competing in preliminary races.

The takeaway

LC State's strong performances in the relay events at the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships demonstrate the program's depth, talent, and determination to compete at the highest level. The new school records set by the men's and women's relay teams provide a solid foundation for the Warriors to build upon as they look to make an even bigger impact in the individual events on the final day of the championships.