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Lewiston Athletes Shine at EOU Last Chance Meet
Lewiston natives Emily Collins and Madigan Kelly hit national standards at the season-ending event.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Lewiston, Oregon natives Emily Collins and Madigan Kelly each hit national standards to improve their NAIA rankings at the EOU Last Chance meet on Saturday. Collins won the 600m race and set a facility record, while Kelly set a facility record in the 60m hurdles with the seventh-best time in the NAIA. Other Lewiston athletes had strong performances as well, with several season bests and personal records.
Why it matters
The EOU Last Chance meet was the final opportunity for athletes to qualify for the NAIA national championships. Collins and Kelly's standout performances helped solidify their positions and give the Lewiston track and field program momentum heading into the postseason.
The details
At the meet, Kelly set the facility record in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.63, which is the seventh-best mark in the NAIA this season. She won both the preliminary and final heats of the event. Collins won the 600m race with a converted time of 1:34.70, which moved her up to 15th in the NAIA rankings. Other Lewiston athletes had strong showings, including Preston Cooper, Jordan Castillo, and Sven Druijff.
- The EOU Last Chance meet took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Emily Collins
A Lewiston native who won the 600m race at the EOU Last Chance meet, setting a facility record and moving up to 15th in the NAIA rankings.
Madigan Kelly
A Lewiston native who set the facility record in the 60m hurdles at the EOU Last Chance meet with the seventh-best time in the NAIA this season.
Mike Collins
The head coach of the Lewiston track and field team, who said the team had a "great showing" at the meet with several season bests and personal records.
What they’re saying
“A pretty good ending to our indoor season. A lot of season bests and PRs, along with a couple of new national qualifiers. A few athletes are probably sitting on the edge at this point and we're watching and see what happens when it comes to declarations and things like that.”
— Mike Collins, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)
“It appears that we're starting to peak at the right time which is perfect. Hopefully we can hold on and maintain those peaks, if not fine tune even more, as we progress our way to Florida. Lewiston had a great showing this weekend with Emily, Madigan and Kobe (Wessels) having outstanding weekends. Our local fans and family should be very proud.”
— Mike Collins, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)
What’s next
The Lewiston track and field team will now turn its attention to the NAIA national championships, which will take place in Florida.
The takeaway
Lewiston's track and field program continues to produce standout athletes, with Collins and Kelly's performances at the EOU Last Chance meet showcasing the depth and talent of the local program. Their success has the team poised for a strong showing at the upcoming NAIA national championships.
