https://athletics.northpark.edu/rss.aspx?path=wtrackLatest news items for North Park University Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/6/2/athletic-department-61-vikings-named-to-2026-dave-wrath-winter-academic-all-conference-team.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/6/2/athletic-department-61-vikings-named-to-2026-dave-wrath-winter-academic-all-conference-team.aspxBaseball, Men's Golf, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Track and Field, Athletic Department, Men's Volleyball

CHICAGO, Ill. -- 61 student-athletes from North Park University earned College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference honors for the Spring season. Baseball's Reyn Matsuzaki and Softball's Kayla Lorenz were the North Park recipients of the prestigious Jack Swartz Award.]]>campuslandscapeskylinebackground25npuTue, 2 Jun 2026 08:17:00 CST176169https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/21/athletic-department-2025-26-end-of-the-year-athletic-awards-ceremony-recap.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/21/athletic-department-2025-26-end-of-the-year-athletic-awards-ceremony-recap.aspxBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Athletic Department, Women's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Women's Flag Football

CHICAGO, Ill. -- North Park Athletics celebrated another year at the End of the Year Awards Ceremony, honoring the top moments and student-athletes from this past season.]]>borncer26eoyThu, 21 May 2026 09:39:00 CST176165https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/20/mens-track-and-field-klein-and-mccloud-named-to-2026-ustfccca-outdoor-all-midwest-team.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/20/mens-track-and-field-klein-and-mccloud-named-to-2026-ustfccca-outdoor-all-midwest-team.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Chicago, Il., -- The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its Division III All-Midwest Team Wednesday afternoon, with two Vikings representing North Park University Track & Field.  Julia Klein (Pole Vault) and Wesley McCloud (High Jump) earned themselves an all-region nod for their incredible performances in their respective events during the 2026 outdoor season.]]>trkwesjuliriWed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 CST86164https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/15/mens-track-and-field-vikings-show-out-across-the-midwest.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/15/mens-track-and-field-vikings-show-out-across-the-midwest.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Rock Island, Il., / La Crosse, WI., -- As the 2026 outdoor season approaches its end, the Vikings used this week to stay sharp before the NCAA Outdoor Championships next week.  A handful of North Park's athletes made the trip to Augustana College for the Midwest Twilight Qualifier, while another bunch went to the University of Wisconsin La Crosse to compete in their Qualifier.]]>hayes60mncaaindoor26Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:00 CST86163https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/10/mens-track-and-field-klein-leads-the-way-for-vikings-track-and-field.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/10/mens-track-and-field-klein-leads-the-way-for-vikings-track-and-field.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Rock Island, Il., -- North Park's Track and Field made the trip out to Augustana College on Mother's Day weekend to compete in Augie's Penultimate Qualifier.  Marqueeing the weekend was Julia Klein, who is qualifying for nationals after her performance in pole vault on Friday.  Klein earned a 1st place finish clearing 3.87m, a meet record and puts her in a tie for 11th best in the country across Division III.  A handful of Klein's teammates had strong finishes this weekend, and more aim to show success this week as they travel back to Augustana on May 13th for the Midwest Twilight Qualifier.  As for this weekend's finishes --]]>kleinchicagolands25Sun, 10 May 2026 10:46:00 CST86161https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/3/mens-track-and-field-vikings-take-9th-at-cciw-championships-despite-some-strong-performances.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/5/3/mens-track-and-field-vikings-take-9th-at-cciw-championships-despite-some-strong-performances.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Kenosha, WI., -- North Park Track and Field took their talents to the CCIW Outdoor Championships hosted by Carthage College this weekend.  The two day meet saw many of the prelims take place on Friday, May 1st and the finals taking place on Saturday May, 2nd; the Vikings had many strong finishes across events.  As the outdoor season, inches to a close, the Vikings are staying consistent while still looking to improve each and every week with their eyes set on the NCAA Outdoor Championships coming at the end of May.  Here is how some of the Vikings faired against the rest of the conference:]]>gandeecelly26cciwSun, 3 May 2026 13:50:00 CST86151https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/26/mens-track-and-field-vikings-earn-four-1st-place-finishes-at-concordia.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/26/mens-track-and-field-vikings-earn-four-1st-place-finishes-at-concordia.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

River Forest, Il., -- North Park Track and Field dominated numerous events this weekend at the Cougar Invitational hosted by Concordia University, seeing four athletes finish in first place of their respective events.]]>gandeemilecciw26Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:23:00 CST86139https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/19/vikings-dominate-with-13-top-10-finishes-at-wheaton-meet.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/19/vikings-dominate-with-13-top-10-finishes-at-wheaton-meet.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Wheaton, Il., -- North Park's Track and Field team made a statement this weekend at Wheaton College's Don Church Twilight meet.  The Vikings saw 13 top-ten finishes and 6 top-five finishes across all events.]]>juliabiscelly26Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:01:00 CST86128https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/12/mens-track-and-field-mccloud-kanemoto-and-thede-lead-vikings-with-top-5-finishes.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/12/mens-track-and-field-mccloud-kanemoto-and-thede-lead-vikings-with-top-5-finishes.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Elmhurst, Il., -- North Park's Track and Field program traveled to nearby Elmhurst University this past weekend to compete in the three-day Chicagoland Championship. Facing off against a massive field of regional talent, the Vikings were led by standout performances by Wesley McCloud, Kayna Kanemoto, and Gabriel Thede in the vertical jumps and throwing events, bringing home three top-five finishes.]]>mccloudelmhurst26Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:45:00 CST86116https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/1/womens-track-and-field-vikings-stand-tall-at-wheaton-invitational.aspxhttps://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2026/4/1/womens-track-and-field-vikings-stand-tall-at-wheaton-invitational.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Wheaton, Il., -- North Park Track and Field had a quick turnaround from their first official meet this past weekend as they competed in the Wheaton Invitational yesterday afternoon.  With seven top ten finishes, the Vikings look to continue their strong performances as the season continues.]]>chlochesserindoo26Wed, 1 Apr 2026 08:20:00 CST156101