NCCAA Tabs Smith As Athlete Of The Week
Grace’s Kyle Smith was named the NCCAA Track Athlete of the Week. Photo provided
By Josh Neuhart
Grace College Sports Information
WINONA LAKE – Kyle Smith of Grace’s track and field team was selected as the NCCAA National Track Athlete of the Week on Monday.
Smith had three high finishes at last week’s Crossroads League Championships.
He placed third to garner All-League recognition in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:53.18.
He also was runner-up in two relays. He teamed up with Isaac Findley, Michael Williams and Tanner Sallee in the 4×400 relay to end in 3:20.39.
He also joined Luke Smith, Maurice Macklin and Sallee in the 4×800 to finish in 7:42.30. All three finishes were All-League (top-three) performances.
The conference championships were held at Grace’s Key Track and Field Complex, the first time Grace has hosted the event in program history.
The Lancers’ postseason run continues this week with the NCCAA National Championships, held Wednesday to Friday in Greenville, Ill.
