This week, the St. Charles Community College Track & Field program will travel to Utica, New York, to compete at the NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships as one of the premier programs in the nation.
The Cougars head to the national stage with a talented and determined group of men and women who have worked relentlessly throughout the year to earn the opportunity to compete against the best in the country. From early morning practices and weight room sessions to balancing academic responsibilities and countless hours of preparation, this team has embraced the process and now has the opportunity to represent St. Charles Community College on one of the biggest stages in junior college athletics.
Men's National Qualifiers
- Charles Burks – Pole Vault
- Ayden Sezen – 400m, 4x400m Relay
- Noel Malwa – 100m
- Kelvin Coleman – 400m Hurdles, 4x100m, 4x400m
- Xander Dewitt – 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, 4x100m, 4x400m
- Gavin Wicklund – 400m, 4x400m
- Brayden Cahoon – 400m Hurdles, 4x400m
- Domonic Clayton – Javelin
- Natinael Collins – Javelin
- Charles Langton Davis – 110m Hurdles, Long Jump
- Kason Hartweck – 100m
- Matthew Hoeft – Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100m, 4x100m, Decathlon
- Emmanwel Jones – 400m Hurdles
- Oliver Rothweiler – Pole Vault, Decathlon
- Harrison Zeier – 3000m Steeplechase
- Myles Freeman – 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x400m
- Chance Clevenger – Decathlon
- Noah Newson – 4x100m Relay
Women's National Qualifiers
- Erin Jakle – 400m Hurdles, High Jump, Heptathlon, Long Jump
- Alissa White – Long Jump, Triple Jump
- Isabella Pritchett – Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100m
- Alexandra Romer – Javelin
- Audra Smith – Javelin
- Camella Noah-Avalos – Javelin
This group has already made history throughout the 2026 season by breaking school records, earning national rankings, capturing event titles, and establishing St. Charles Community College as one of the fastest-rising programs in NJCAA Division III Track & Field.
With nationally ranked athletes in Sprints, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, relays, throws, and combined events, SCC enters this year's championship with legitimate scoring opportunities on both the men's and women's sides and the potential to make a significant impact on the national stage.
A Message from Head Coach Victor Mathuthu
"As we head to Utica this week, I couldn't be prouder of what this team has accomplished. From day one, this group has fully bought into our vision. They have made sacrifices, stayed disciplined, held each other accountable, and represented St. Charles Community College with pride both on and off the track.
Nationals is not given, it's earned. Every athlete making this trip has put in the work, embraced the process, and earned the opportunity to compete on this stage. Now it's about trusting our preparation, competing with confidence, and embracing every moment.
This team has already accomplished something special and helped elevate SCC Track & Field to new heights. Now we have an opportunity to take the next step. We are heading to Utica ready to compete at the highest level, score points, and proudly represent St. Charles Community College on the national stage.
One Team. One Goal. SCC."
Please join us in cheering on the Cougars as they compete for national honors this week in Utica, New York.
Go Cougars!