Central Track & Field Teams Earn Four American Rivers Conference Weekly Honors

Three Central athletes recognized for standout performances at recent indoor meets

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Central College men's and women's track & field teams had three athletes recognized with four weekly awards from the American Rivers Conference for their performances in both the Wartburg Indoor Select and the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational meets.

Why it matters

Central College's track and field programs have a strong tradition, and these weekly conference honors highlight the continued excellence and competitiveness of their athletes at the Division III level.

The details

Senior Olivia Bohlen won both Female Athlete of the Week and Women's Field Performer of the Week after setting a new school record in the women's pentathlon at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational. Ava Parkins was named Women's Track Performer of the Week for her wins in the 400-meter dash and as part of the record-setting 4x400m relay team at the Wartburg Indoor Select. Kale Purcell earned Men's Field Performer of the Week for his school record-breaking performance in the triple jump at the Wartburg meet.

  • The awards were given for performances at the Wartburg Indoor Select and Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational meets held on February 10-11, 2026.

The players

Olivia Bohlen

A senior on the Central College women's track & field team who set a new school record in the pentathlon at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational.

Ava Parkins

A member of the Central College women's track & field team who won the 400-meter dash and was part of the record-setting 4x400m relay team at the Wartburg Indoor Select meet.

Kale Purcell

A Central College men's track & field athlete who set a new school record in the triple jump at the Wartburg Indoor Select meet.

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The takeaway

Central College's track and field programs continue to produce top-tier talent, with multiple athletes earning conference weekly honors for their standout performances at recent indoor meets. This highlights the strength and competitiveness of the school's track and field programs within the American Rivers Conference.