Wildcats Compete at GNAC Indoor Championships

Central Washington University track and field team aims to capture first conference title since 2008

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Central Washington University track and field team is set to compete at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Indoor Championships this week in Spokane, Washington. The Wildcats are looking to capture their first indoor conference championship since 2008, with several athletes poised to contend for individual titles.

Why it matters

The GNAC Indoor Championships represent the culmination of the Wildcats' indoor season and an opportunity for the team to showcase their talent and potentially earn a conference title. Central Washington has not won the indoor crown since 2008, making this year's meet an important milestone for the program.

The details

Competition begins on Monday, February 16 and concludes on Tuesday, February 17 at The Podium in Spokane. The Wildcats will be led by standout performers such as in the high jump and triple jump, in the heptathlon and 60-meter hurdles, and in the 60 and 200 meters. On the women's side, will compete in the 60 and 200 meters after recording top-10 GNAC times in those events during the regular season. will also be a threat in the 200 and 400 meters. The reigning Division II national champion in the triple jump, , returns to defend her titles in the long jump, triple jump, and high jump.

  • The GNAC Indoor Championships will take place on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17.
  • The meet will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday with the heptathlon 60 meters and pentathlon 60-meter hurdles.
  • The final events, including the women's and men's 4x400-meter relay finals, will conclude around 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday.

The players

Central Washington University

The track and field team from Central Washington University, located in Ellensburg, Washington, is competing at the GNAC Indoor Championships.

Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC)

The GNAC is an NCAA Division II athletic conference that includes nine schools from the Pacific Northwest region.

A standout performer for the Wildcats, competing in the high jump and triple jump.

A Wildcat athlete set to compete in the heptathlon and 60-meter hurdles.

A freshman Wildcat making his GNAC Championships debut in the 60 and 200 meters.

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What’s next

The Wildcats will await confirmation of the qualifiers for the USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships, set for February 28 through March 1 in Staten Island, New York.

The takeaway

Central Washington University's track and field team is poised to contend for the GNAC Indoor Championships title, led by several standout performers who have put together strong regular season campaigns. A conference championship would be a significant milestone for the program, which last won the indoor crown in 2008.