Sharks Complete Racing at South Florida Invitational

TAMPA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Track team completed racing at the South Florida Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Eden Toal led the way for the Sharks, finishing 10th in a loaded 1500-run field.  

How it Happened

(Women’s Results)   

1500 Run – Eden Toal (10th/4:50.53), McKinzie Winget (15th/4:58.33), Bella Scott (23rd/5:20.25). 

800 Run – Amanda Stone (14th/2:18.19), Bella Butler (20th/2:19.55), Megan Winterbottom (2:24.10).  

What's Next

The Sharks will return to action April 12th-13th, at the Keiser University Invitational.    

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Soja Earns Second Team All-American at National Championship Meet

PUEBLO, CO – Kamila Soja concludes her season as a second-team All-American. She becomes the second athlete in school history to be named second-team All-American and the first distance runner to earn the honor. 

 
 Coach's Corner

Head Coach Bryan Hagopian – We are so proud of Kamila!! She finished 9th out of 18 runners in the country. Just a unbelievable story, only racing this event for her 3rd time and doing just crazy times. I have never had an athlete like her that just walks on the team and now is a 2nd team all American. It is why I love doing what I do, watching and developing athletes to hit their highest potential. Just happy as I can be for her amazing success!!  
 

How it Happened

( Women’s 10,000 meters ) 

  • Soja entered the meet ranked 18th and finished 9th in a field of 22 athletes, running a time of 35:41.17, her second fastest time this year. 

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Track, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_XCTF. 

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Soja Ready For National Championships

PUEBLO, CO. – Kamila Soja will represent the Nova Southeastern women’s track team at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The sophomore looks to carry her stellar running into the championship meet. 

A week after being selected to the USTFCCCA All-Region team, the Chiopee native now has her sights set on an All-American honor. Soja competed in nine meets this outdoor season, earning top-5 finishes in six of those meets, with the biggest finish coming at the Lee University Last Chance meet. The sophomore not only took a minute off of her PR, but she also earned a qualifying mark for the National Championships in the 10,000 meters, with a time of 34:49.26. 

Soja is scheduled to race in the 10,000 meters Thursday, May 25th, at 10:10 p.m.   

For complete coverage of Thursday’s action, visit the schedule page on the NSUSharks.com, or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_XCTF.   

For live results, CLICK HERE 

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Soja Earns USTFCCCA All-Region Honor

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA – A day after qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor National Championship, Kamila Soja adds another accolade to her impressive resume. The sophomore earned USTFCCCA All-Region Honors on Wednesday morning after her stellar performance this past weekend in the 10,000 meters.  
 
Coach's Corner

Head Coach Bryan Hagopian – We are totally excited on Kamila making the All-Regional team. This is something that is really important to her and shows what her dedication is to the sport. As far as qualifying for national goes, it is a special honor to make it to Nationals. Especially in the 10K, I believe she can do very well and hopefully bring home an All-American award.

 
Soja who ranked 37th in the NCAA DII rankings in the 10,000 meters going into the past weekend’s meet at Lee University, took a minute off her PR en route to a second place finish and a spot at the national meet in Pueblo, CO. Her time of 34:49.26 currently ranks her 18th in Divison II in the 10,000 meters ahead of Thursday night’s NCAA final.  

Soja is scheduled to race Thursday, May 25th, at 8:10 p.m.   

For complete coverage of Thursday’s action, visit the schedule page on the NSUSharks.com, or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_XCTF.  

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Yanes Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Region honors for the 2022 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season on Wednesday afternoon. Ivanova Yanes earned the honor in the steeplechase.  

Yanes posted her best time during the 2022 season in the North Florida Collegiate Meet on April 29. Yanes completed the steeplechase in 10:58.83, finishing third overall.  

Top-five individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region honors.  

FULL RELEASE HERE

Yanes and the Sharks will return to competition this Fall. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Cross Country, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter, at @NSU_XCTF. 

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Yanes Competes at Lee

CLEVELAND, TN. – Nova Southeastern completed its 2022 track season over the weekend, as Ivanova Yanes raced in the steeplechase at the Lee “Last Chance” Meet.  

Yanes placed 15th in the steeplechase, finishing with a time of 11:06.27, which is the third best time in program history.  

RESULTS

The NSU Track season has been completed and the Sharks will be back competing in the Fall of 2022 for the Cross Country season. To stay up-to-date on NSU Cross Country/Track, be sure to follow on Instagram & Twitter at @NSU_XCTF. 
 

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