Erik Escobedo, a junior from Mishawaka, Indiana, kicked-off 2017 with a dominant performance in the men’s weight throw at the Aquinas Quad Invite. Escobedo shattered not only his previous season-best (17.72m), but also the school indoor record (18.5m) with a toss of 19.37 meters. His mark was nearly 3 meters better than any other thrower in the field of 15 and currently has him at No. 1 in the NCCAA and No. 2 in the NAIA.
MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD - FIELD NOMINEES
Erik Escobedo, Bethel College
Spencer Lashley, Oklahoma Baptist University