Track & Field opened 2026 season at the SCC Preview

The LBCC Vikings Track & Field team opened the 2026 season in strong fashion at the SCC Preview on February 7th, showcasing depth, championship potential, and multiple State ‘A’ qualifying marks.

February 7, 2026

SCC Preview

The LBCC Vikings Track & Field team opened the 2026 season in strong fashion at the SCC Preview on February 7th, showcasing depth, championship potential, and multiple State 'A' qualifying marks.

Event Champions

- The Vikings were led by several standout performances across the track and field:
- Cody Leak dominated the hurdles, capturing victories in both the 60-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles, setting the tone early for the sprint-hurdle group.
- Keyvel Sowell added another hurdle title in the 400-meter hurdles, demonstrating strong early-season rhythm and endurance.
- Jaden Akens delivered a powerful day in the throws, winning the Hammer, Shot Put, and Discus, establishing himself as one of the top all-around throwers in the conference.
- Alaa Hassouneh secured the Discus title with an impressive series of marks.
- Mia Jamerson swept the horizontal jumps, earning victories in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump, highlighting her explosiveness and versatility.

State 'A' Standard Performances

Several Vikings wasted no time punching early tickets toward postseason qualification with State 'A' standards:

- Jaden Akens – Shot Put & Discus
- Gavin Wang – Javelin
- Cody Leak – 400m Hurdles
- Alaa Hassouneh – Discus
- Mia Jamerson – Triple Jump

Achieving State 'A' standards this early in the season speaks to the preparation and focus of the program heading into championship season.

Overall, the SCC Preview was a strong statement performance for the Vikings. With multiple event winners and several State qualifying marks already secured, the team demonstrated that both the men's and women's squads are positioned to be competitive throughout the conference season and beyond.

Top-8 Performances

The Vikings placed athletes across sprints, middle distance, throws, jumps, and relays — highlighting the team's early-season strength.

Sprints & Hurdles