April 20, 2024

Haskell Indian Nations University Runners Sweep A.I.I. Conference Weekly Honors

Men’s Cross Country – Mon, Sep. 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM

A pair of Haskell Indian Nations University runners has swept the Association of Independent Institutions’ cross country weekly honors.

Freshmen Chantel Yazzie and Max Tuckfield turned in strong performances during the Emporia State University Papa John’s Invitational.

Yazzie completed the 5-kilometer course in 23:52.72 in a meet featuring runners from NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior college teams.

Tuckfield posted a personal-best time of 29:44.29 over the 8-kilometer course – nearly 45 seconds faster than his previous best mark set Sept. 15.

(http://www.aiisports.com/article/1791.php)