Photo essay by Christian Franklin

Coach Derrick Young Jr:

‘Do you want to be great?’

The NWOSU track and field team underwent a remarkable transformation, transitioning from two-hour study hall sessions to breaking in the new track with boundless enthusiasm.

As the team traded textbooks for track spikes, there was palpable excitement surrounding the revival of the program. Athletes eagerly embraced the opportunity to train on the newly constructed track, fueling their determination to excel in competitions.

The unveiling of the new facilities symbolized a fresh chapter for the team, igniting a sense of pride and anticipation for the upcoming season. With renewed focus and state-of-the-art resources at their disposal, the NWOSU track and field team embarks on a journey filled with promise and potential, poised to make their mark in outdoor collegiate athletics once again.

Sterlin Broomfield, far right, lines up his distance squad to attack their workout in the mile repeats. That is going to be four vigorous laps, averaging a low 5-minute pace for one mile.
Coach Sterlin Broomfield, center, stratagizes with, from left, Edward Robledo-Gonzalez, Ben Morfin, Alan Lares, Riley Herndon, Hunter Bellis and Aaron Medrano about running consecutive miles back-to-back.
Coach Nelda Jackson, left, times the distance runners as they reach the finish line.
All track and field athletes are required to attend study hall in the Academic Success Center and maintain good grades in order to compete. You can’t do sports without academics.