Five Hounds win events at LSC indoor track championships

ENMU men finish fifth, women seventh in Lone Star Conference meet

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Eastern New Mexico University men's and women's track and field teams had strong showings at the Lone Star Conference indoor championships in Albuquerque, with five Greyhounds winning individual events. The men finished fifth overall, while the women took seventh place.

Why it matters

The Lone Star Conference indoor track and field championships are a major event for ENMU's athletics program, showcasing the talent and hard work of the university's student-athletes. Strong performances at this meet can lead to national qualification and help build momentum for the outdoor season.

The details

On the men's side, senior Hemon Joseph won the long jump, sophomore Strahinja Radakovic captured the 60-meter hurdles, and freshman Eloy Serano Borrego earned the top spot in the 800 meters. The ENMU men tallied 57 points, trailing champion West Texas A&M. For the women, juniors Minerva Cerda Hernandez and Celina Thomas finished third in the pole vault and triple jump, respectively. The Greyhound women scored 43 points, good for seventh place.

  • The Lone Star Conference indoor track and field championships were held over the weekend of March 1-2, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The players

Hemon Joseph

A senior on the ENMU men's track and field team who won the long jump competition with a personal-best effort.

Strahinja Radakovic

A sophomore on the ENMU men's track and field team who won the 60-meter hurdles event.

Eloy Serano Borrego

A freshman on the ENMU men's track and field team who won the 800 meters.

Minerva Cerda Hernandez

A junior on the ENMU women's track and field team who finished third in the pole vault.

Celina Thomas

A junior on the ENMU women's track and field team who finished third in the triple jump.

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What they’re saying

“It's great to see three Greyhounds win conference championships. They've worked so hard and now you see it come to play.”

— Joshua Harden, ENMU coach (The Eastern New Mexico News)

“I'm proud of them.”

— Joshua Harden, ENMU coach (The Eastern New Mexico News)

What’s next

Hemon Joseph is expected to earn a spot in the long jump at the NCAA Division II national indoor meet, set for March 13-14 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is likely to be the only ENMU athlete to qualify for the national championships.

The takeaway

The strong performances by the ENMU track and field teams at the Lone Star Conference indoor championships demonstrate the depth and talent of the university's athletics program, which continues to produce individual champions and compete at a high level in the conference.