The 2023-24 Men's and Women's Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Schedule has been released. The Fighting Bees are gearing up for another successful season of competition. Here is a quick breakdown of this season's team:

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Tyler Mulder (2nd season)
Assistant Coaches: Beth Jansen, Adam Hinders, Dave Gonzalez, Dan Zeimet, Shannon Reschke, Jackson Callahan, Alec Seifert*, Alissa DeShane*, Cameron Williams*, Megan Jansett*
* indicates first season with the team

Schedule Features:

• 6 HOME Indoor Meets (7 meets total)

• CCAC Indoor Championship: Feb. 16-17

• NAIA Indoor Championship: Feb. 29-Mar. 2

• 10 Outdoor Meets (none home)

  • Drake Relays: Apr. 25-27

• CCAC Outdoor Championship: May 3-4

• NAIA Outdoor Championship: May 22-24

Key Returners: 

Will Reemtsma (Gr.), Alec Seifert (Gr.), Gabbi Butler (Sr), Lexie Johnson (Sr.), Annah Miller (Sr.), Jonah Wilson (Sr.), Kyle Uhl (Jr.), Chris Miserendino (So.), Joshua Mottet (So.), and Ryleigh Warden (So.).

Key Newcomers: 

Jackson Baedke (Fr.), Kaitlyn Knoche (Fr.), Ben Davis (Transfer Jr.), Sarah Jordan (Fr.), Alex Fuller (Fr.), Bree Neumiller (Fr.), and Dylan Grandon (Fr.)

Comments from the Coach:

The Women's team will consist of roughly 40 athletes. We're a small team but I'm excited to watch everyone's progression and hopefully build off of last season's success. We have some national qualifiers returning this season who can hopefully do it again and bring some other teammates along. Being an all-conference team is a huge goal for all the ladies this season but it is within reach.

The Men's team will consist of roughly 70-80 athletes. We've added some depth to our hurdles and jumps crew which were our weaker areas last season, so we should see some big improvement there. Hopefully, Will (Reemtsma) can repeat his championship and push the others to strive for that type of success.

Overall, the #1 goal is to keep everyone healthy and have fun. I'm excited to see where this group of stellar athletes will lead us. Go Bees!

Recap of Last Season: 

• National Champion: Will Reemtsma (400m hurdles)

• All-American Athletes: Nolan Rudd, Will Reemtsma, Gabbi Butler, and Mick Saloninas

• Other accomplishments:

  • 21 Bees Named Track & Field Scholar-Athletes by NAIA
  • 9 Bees Named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators (CSC)

• 18 School Records Broken:

  • Indoor-
    
    • Gabbi Butler (400m)
    • Megan Jansett (600y)
    • Will Reemtsma (60m HH, 300m, and 600y)
    • Nolan Rudd (300m and 5000m)
    • Yemi Ward (60m)
    • Ryleigh Warden (Pole Vault)
    • Women's 4x400m relay (Gabbi Butler, Katie Lambrecht, Megan Jansett, and Megan Becker)
    • Men's Distance Medley Relay (Luke Benes, Will Reemtsma, Kale Cartee, and Nolan Rudd)
  • Outdoor-
    
    • Gabbi Butler (400m)
    • Annah Miller (Discus)
    • Will Reemtsma (110m and 400m HH)
    • Nolan Rudd (Steeplechase)
    • Ryleigh Warden (Pole Vault)
    • Men's 4x100m relay (Austin Kalar, Nik Norton, Will Reemtsma, and Yemi Ward)

For the full schedule, roster, or other information please check out the SAU Men's and Women's Track & Field websites. Go Bees!