New Orleans, La. - March 27, 2026 - Twenty student-athletes from the Springfield College men's and women's track and field programs earned All-Region honor for their efforts this season as regional honors for the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field season were announced earlier this month by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) following the conclusion of the indoor campaign.
The top-8 individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region distinction, in addition to each member of the region's top-8 relay teams.
The men's track and field team featured 14 honorees which include throwers Peyton Blanchard (Kennebunk, Maine), Martin Nyagilo (Randolph, Mass.) and Bryce Ray (Dayton, Maine) in the shot put and Charles Botelho (Middleboro, Mass.) in the weight throw. Daniel Hyde (Monroe, Conn.) and Jamil Manu (Manchester, Conn.) picked up recognition in the high jump as Mitchell Krasco (Orange, Mass.) and Daniel McGlashan (Haverhill, Mass.) earned the honors in the triple jump. On the track, Colin Hansen (Ipswich, Mass.) and Seth Twarog (Hubbardston, Mass.) were honored in both the 400-meter run and 4x400-meter relay as Parker Ruger (Rhinebeck, N.Y.) was also recognized in the 4x400-meter relay. Mike Anderson (Cromwell, Conn.) and Isaiah Hannah (Ballston Spa, N.Y.) picked up regional honors in the 60-meter hurdles as Shane Erb (Marion, Iowa) was named an All-Region performer in the 5000-meter run.
On the women's side, Katherine DeFosse (Worcester, Mass.) earned the honors in the 60-meter hurdles and 60-meter dash as Sydney Meeks (Wynantskill, N.Y.) was recognized in the 400-meter dash. Grace Flattery (Swansea, Mass.) and Aubrey Hughes (Liberty Hill, Texas) picked up honors in the high jump as Autumn Bacik (Watertown, Conn.) was recognized in the pole vault and Hannah Debian (West Springfield, Mass.) in the weight throw.
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