Posted: Jan 16, 2024
Indoor track and field season is underway and our week one of KJCCC Athletes of the Week honors have been awarded.
MEN'S TRACK Athlete of the Week
Eddy Vu (Butler) – he posted a PR time of 6.66 at the Friends University First Chance Qualifier in the 60-meter run and won the event. His time qualified is a NJCAA national qualifying time and ranks #2 in NJCAA.
MEN'S FIELD Athlete of the Week
Christopher Young (Barton) – he won the shot put with a throw of 18.40m and placed fifth in the weight throw with a throw of 17.40m at the Stan Scott Memorial Invite hosted by Texas Tech. His throws both rank #1 in the NJCAA, while his performance in the shot put ranks as the second-best throw in Barton history.