Warrior Men Shine at Whitworth Peace Meet

LC State track and field athletes set multiple program records at the outdoor event.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:53pm

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The LC State men's track and field team continued its strong outdoor season with a standout performance at the Whitworth Peace meet in Spokane, Washington. Several Warriors set new program records, including Reid Thomas in the hammer throw, Harry Lazenby in the 400m, and Kobe Wessels in the 800m. Other top finishers included Collin Wimer in the 200m, Trenton Johnson in the triple jump, and Cole Arlint in the javelin.

Why it matters

The Warrior men's track and field team is building momentum as they prepare for the upcoming conference and national championships. Their record-breaking performances at the Whitworth meet demonstrate the depth and talent of the squad, which could translate to team success later in the season.

The details

Highlights from the meet included Reid Thomas' second-best hammer throw in program history (54.50m), freshman Harry Lazenby's second-fastest 400m time (49.21), and Kobe Wessels' third-place finish in the 800m with the fifth-best time ever by a Warrior (1:52.09). Other strong showings came from Collin Wimer in the 200m (fifth-best time), Trenton Johnson in the triple jump (sixth place), and Cole Arlint in his collegiate debut in the javelin (eighth place).

  • The Whitworth Peace meet took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Reid Thomas

A thrower from Orofino, Idaho who recorded the second-best hammer throw in LC State history.

Harry Lazenby

A freshman runner who set the second-fastest 400m time in program history.

Kobe Wessels

A runner from Lewiston, Idaho who posted the fifth-fastest 800m time ever by a Warrior.

Collin Wimer

A sprinter who recorded the fifth-best 200m dash time in LC State history.

Trenton Johnson

A jumper who placed sixth in the triple jump.

Cole Arlint

A freshman from Lewiston, Idaho who made his collegiate debut with a strong performance in the javelin.

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What they’re saying

“The Warrior men's track and field team is really starting to hit its stride this outdoor season. We're seeing some incredible individual performances that are rewriting the record books.”

— Head Coach Keith Woodard

What’s next

The Warriors will look to continue their strong outdoor campaign at the upcoming conference championships, where they will aim to qualify as many athletes as possible for the national meet.

The takeaway

LC State's men's track and field team is proving to be a force to be reckoned with this outdoor season, with numerous athletes setting new program records and delivering top finishes. This depth and talent could translate to team success at the conference and national levels.