Iowa City, IA – The Indian Hills Men's and Women's Track & Field program returns to action for the first time in 2023 as the Warriors head north for the Hawkeye Invitational, hosted by the University of Iowa on Saturday.

DETAILS: 2023 Hawkeye Invitational

Iowa City, IA  |  Iowa Track Building

Saturday, January 14  |  12:00 PM

Live Results: Hawkeye Invitational

Meet Schedule: Hawkeye Invitational

The Warriors return to action after more than a month off due to the holiday break. Indian Hills is one of the few junior college programs in the nation that began its indoor season in December, and the Warriors made the most of their time on the track.

Here's a look at where the Warriors stand heading into their first meet of the new year.

MEN'S NOTES

• Defending national champion Rivaldo Marshall continued to make waves in the track world after setting the all-time, all-conditions NJCAA record in the 800-meter event at the Iowa State Holiday Invitational. Marshall, who won the outdoor 800-meter national title last year, earned two national athlete of the week honors in December for the Warriors.
• Khalid Hornsby landed ICCAC Athlete of the Week honors after earning two first-place finishes in the 60-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. Hornsby currently has the top 200m time (21.47) and the second-fastest 60m time (6.73) in the NJCAA.
• The Warriors' mid-distance group is sure to be a force this year – four individuals have already broke into the top-4 all-time in IHCC history in the 800-meter run. Along with Marshall, Tyrice Taylor, Mohammed Al-Yafaee, and Cole Reinders put together strong showings in the early portion of the year.
• Troy Johnson has sights set on All-American honors after shattering the Indian Hills school record in the long jump in December. Johnson's mark of 7.24 is the top distance in the nation so far this year.

WOMEN'S NOTES

• Freshman Jahzara Hart made a splash in the early portion of her freshman campaign, earning region and national Athlete of the Week honors. Hart currently ranks first nationally in the women's 60-meter dash with a time of 7.53. Hart also owns he fastest all-conditions 200-meter dash time at 24.78. Both times are the second-fastest in school history.
• Haleigh Hadley also earned national honors in December after setting the new school record in the women's high jump with a mark of 1.70 meters.

EWING'S NOTES

Head coach Brent Ewing breaks down the Warriors' outlook for this weekend in Iowa City.

"I'm looking forward to getting back onto the track and shaking some rust off after winter break. For many teams, this will be their first meet of the year. Fortunately, we've got a few competitions in already so I think our athletes will be able to enter this meet with a little more confidence. My expectation during winter break is to maintain fitness levels. The first meet back from break is all about getting into the rhythm of competing again and focusing on executing our race plans. I'm expecting some very big performances in the upcoming weeks."

FAMILIAR FACES

A number of Indian Hills alums will be competing at the Hawkeye Invite this weekend with their four-year schools.

• Temira Goods - Western Illinois University
• Damoy Allen - University of Iowa
• Nick O'Connor - University of Iowa
• Kalen Walker - University of Iowa

ADAMS JOINS STAFF

Saturday's event will be the first for new Indian Hills Assistant Coach J.R. Adams who joined the staff on January 9. Adams oversees the men's and women's jumps team for the Warriors

Read More: Adams Named Assistant Track Coach

WHAT'S NEXT

The Warriors will return to action in Iowa City on January 20-21 for the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational, hosted by the Iowa Hawkeyes. Indian Hills will also compete at the Iowa State Cyclone Open on January 21.

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