LCSC's Hearne Breaks Discus Record as Throwers Shine at Whitworth Twilight

Freshman Zane Hearne sets new program record as Warriors excel in throws events

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a discus or javelin throw, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form.The LC State track and field team's throws group continues to rewrite the record books with standout performances in the discus and javelin.Spokane Today

LC State Track and Field sent its throws group to the Whitworth Twilight meet in Spokane, Washington, and the Warriors made a strong showing. Freshman Zane Hearne broke the program's 13-year-old record in the discus, while all three LC State javelin throwers had stellar performances, with Gianna Anderson, Perry Severijnse, and Cole Arlint all nearing national standards.

Why it matters

The impressive performances by LC State's throwers, especially the young talent like Hearne and Anderson, demonstrate the program's continued strength in field events and its ability to develop elite talent. This early-season success sets the stage for the Warriors to potentially make a big impact at future meets and championships.

The details

Hearne claimed the top spot in Warrior history in the discus with a mark of 47.43m, improving upon his previous personal best by almost two meters. Alexzander Lambson also had a strong showing, throwing the fourth-best discus distance ever at LC State. In the javelin, Gianna Anderson bettered her own school record, while Perry Severijnse and Cole Arlint both had throws that nearly reached national standards. The Warrior women also excelled, with Haylee Appleford, Hope Zollman, Shayvon Williams, Grace Osborne, and Ruby Kessinger all posting strong results in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw.

  • The Whitworth Twilight meet took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Zane Hearne

A freshman on the LC State track and field team who broke the program's 13-year-old record in the discus.

Alexzander Lambson

An LC State thrower who recorded the fourth-best discus distance in program history.

Gianna Anderson

A junior on the LC State track and field team who bettered her own school record in the javelin.

Perry Severijnse

An LC State javelin thrower who nearly reached a national standard in his first outing of the season.

Cole Arlint

A freshman on the LC State track and field team who recorded the third-best javelin throw in Warrior history.

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What they’re saying

“Another super day by the throwers, very specifically our javelin throwers had a great day today. Cole, Perry and Gianna all were within reach of the national standard, which is exciting. I'm very excited for Gianna as this was her first time out this season. It is special to see her getting this close, and hopefully we will see her get over that mark here within the next week or two.”

— Mike Collins, LC State Track and Field Coach

What’s next

LC State Track and Field continues its busy week on Friday at the UO Team Invitational at Hayward Field.

The takeaway

The impressive performances by LC State's young throwing talent, including record-breaking efforts and near-national standard marks, demonstrate the program's continued strength in field events and its ability to develop elite throwers. This early-season success sets the stage for the Warriors to potentially make a big impact at future meets and championships.