https://www.southwesternspartans.com en-us https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260109dv8mox Academic excellence continues to be a defining pillar of Southwestern Community College Athletics, as the Spartans once again delivered standout results in the classroom during the Fall 2025 semester. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260109dv8mox https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250505mfa03y COUNCIL BLUFFS - The Southwestern track & field team broke two more school records at this past weekend's Region 11 Outdoor Championships, hosted by Iowa Western Community College. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250505mfa03y https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/releases/20250304mtcm10 STANBERRY, Mo. - Southwestern Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Scott Vicker announced the recent signing of Stanberry, Missouri, standout Marli Hilton. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2024-25/releases/20250304mtcm10 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250224hv5sub STORM LAKE - The Southwestern men's 4x800 relay team of Dillon Starlin, Brandon Briley, Cam Swapsy, and Zach Roome punched its ticket to nationals Saturday at the Region 11 Indoor Championships at Buena Vista University. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250224hv5sub https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250126mg0npq STORM LAKE - The Southwestern Community College track & field team continued its strong start to the season Saturday at the Dennis Young Indoor Classic, hosted by Buena Vista University. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250126mg0npq https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250120fii530 MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Southwestern Spartans track & field team showcased an impressive effort at the Coach Alsup Invite, with standout performances across multiple events. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250120fii530 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250109pwqog4 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250109pwqog4 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240521l4dw5r "This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of our student-athletes, coaches, and academic support staff," said Paul Purvis, Athletic Director of Southwestern Community College. Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240521l4dw5r https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20240408gcfjpz MOUNT VERNON - Southwestern sophomore Chase Oates continued his destruction of the SWCC record books Saturday, claiming his sixth school record and qualifying for nationals in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20240408gcfjpz https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20240129gclstm STORM LAKE - Southwestern sophomore Chase Oates punched his ticket to the NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday with a new school record performance in the men's 1,000 meters at the Dennis Young Alumni Classic, hosted by Buena Vista University. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20240129gclstm https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2023-24/releases/20240125h4gw7t Southwestern Community College will be hosting a pair of clinics for athletes this winter on the following Sundays: Feb. 4, 18 and 25. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2023-24/releases/20240125h4gw7t https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20240124frc6eq MARYVILLE, Mo. - Southwestern freshman Sam Foreman won the race among the Spartans' talented group of freshmen hurdlers to break the longest-standing indoor school record in program history Saturday. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20240124frc6eq https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20231204i7xwkl MARYVILLE, Mo. - Fresh off his record-breaking cross country season, Southwestern sophomore Chase Oates continued his hot streak by breaking two school records Saturday at the Mel Tjeerdsma Classic hosted by Northwest Missouri State. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20231204i7xwkl https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20231201eon2fm The Southwestern Community College track & field teams open the 2023-24 season Saturday at Northwest Missouri State University's Mel Tjeerdsma Classic. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mtrack/2023-24/releases/20231201eon2fm https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230609ncc6x5 HOBBS, N.M. - Southwestern Community College Assistant Track & Field Coach Mark Evans was named the USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Women's Assistant Coach of the Year during an awards ceremony at the NJCAA Outdoor National Championships on May 20. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230609ncc6x5 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230606l7uoav Southwestern lands 100+ on the Academic All-Region Team Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230606l7uoav https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230517phnrcr Brianna Osterson and Molly Venteicher earned All-Region honors, both receiving recognition in the Javelin Throw. Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230517phnrcr https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230508pgsim7 COUNCIL BLUFFS - Three more Southwestern track & field athletes hit automatic-qualifying marks over the weekend at the Region 11 Championships hosted by Iowa Western Community College. Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230508pgsim7 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230503j3urr7 In a busy weekend that saw the Southwestern track & field team shuttling back and forth between the Drake Relays and Kip Janvrin Open, two Spartans qualified for nationals. Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230503j3urr7 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230403jeibpf DAVENPORT - The Southwestern track & field team continued its strong start to the outdoor season Saturday with four more school records at the SAU Spring Opener. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230403jeibpf https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230327i1qaba DES MOINES - The Southwestern track & field team started its outdoor season with a bang Saturday, breaking five school records on the day. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230327i1qaba https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230306mwodhj TOPEKA, Kansas - Southwestern Community College sophomore Molly Venteicher finished sixth Saturday in the women's weight throw competition at the NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, earning All-America honors. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230306mwodhj https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230207e422fq Southwestern freshman Chase Oates etched his name in the record book yet again Friday night, easily surpassing the school record in the men’s 5,000 meters at the Washburn Open. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230207e422fq https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230201ellec9 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230201ellec9 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230123fsrq94 MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Southwestern Community College track & field team continued its strong start to the season Saturday with four more school records and one meet record at the Northwest Open hosted by Northwest Missouri State University. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230123fsrq94 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230118k677yo The NJCAA announced this morning that Southwestern sophomore Molly Venteicher is the NJCAA National Track & Field Athlete of the Week. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230118k677yo https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230118de9s6y Venteicher improved on her own school records last week at the Dutch Athletic Classic. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230118de9s6y https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230117e4vdjy PELLA - The Southwestern track & field team punctuated its weekend at the Dutch Athletic Classic by qualifying three events to the NJCAA Indoor National Championships, and posting an NJCAA leading mark. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230117e4vdjy https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230112mtz92a The Southwestern Community College track & field team opens its indoor season Saturday at the Dutch Athletic Classic hosted by Central College in Pella. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/releases/20230112mtz92a https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230110i4c4gn The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference announced the Academic All-Region performers for the Fall of 2022. First Team performers received a 3.5 grade point average or above, while Second Team members earned between a 3.0 and a 3.49 GPA. A student's highest GPA was recognized, either their cumulative GPA or their fall semester only GPA. Nearly 1,300 student-athletes reached First-Team recognition and just under 800 earned Second Team status. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230110i4c4gn