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RedTails Kick Off Outdoor Season with Strong Performances Across Sprints, Mid‑Distance, Jumps

RedTails Kick Off Outdoor Season with Strong Performances Across Sprints, Mid‑Distance, Jumps
March 30, 2026

The RedTail Track and Field team divided and conquered this past weekend (March 28), splitting their roster between the Central Invite in Pella and the Big Blue Outdoor Opener in Decatur, Illinois! The RedTails delivered a balanced day on the track and in the field, highlighted by standout sprint performances from Tarelle Hoskins and several personal bests across the roster.

Men's Highlights

Sprints

  • Tarelle Hoskins ran a 10.58 in the 100m prelims, before returning for a 10.64 in the final to place fifth overall.

  • Tariq Moore clocked 10.99 in the 100m prelims and added a strong 22.28 in the 200m.

  • Tate Murray posted a 23.13 in the 200m.

  • In the hurdles, Ryan Leonard ran 17.17 in the 110m prelims.

Mid‑Distance

  • Chandler Drake ran a steady race in the 800m, finishing in 2:17.75.

  • Samuel Brace earned a personal best in the 1500m, crossing in 5:10.50.

Field Events

Logan Scafferi opened his freshman outdoor campaign with two solid marks:

  • Hammer: 27.90m (91' 6"), 18th place

  • Javelin: 30.34m (99' 6"), 10th place

Women's Highlights 

Mid-Distance & Distance

  • Mallori Jones led the women's 800m squad with a strong 2:21.97, placing eighth overall.

  • Cecilia Smith completed the 800m in 3:28.02.

  • In the 3000m, Roselle Wardell ran a time of 13:23.26.

Field Events

  • Shot Put:

    • Kailan McEwen, fifth, 11.55m (37' 10.75")

    • Riley Goddard, 11th, 10.35m (33' 11.5")

    • Reese Winslow, 16th, 9.87m (32' 4.75")

  • Discus:

    • Riley Goddard with an outstanding mark of 28.45m (93' 4")

    • Reese Winslow threw a 24.82m (81' 5")

  • Hammer:

    • Riley Goddard placed second, 47.04m (154' 4"), a national‑qualifying mark in her first‑ever hammer competition

    • Reese Winslow with an 18.76m (61' 6")

Coach Dae'trell Gordon praised the early‑season momentum from both squads, noting the significance of the weekend's performances.

On the men's side, he shared:

"This past weekend was a big step forward for our program as we split our squad between two meets and saw strong performances across the board. At Central College, Tarelle Hoskins had an outstanding debut, running 10.58 in the 100 meters, which puts him at #2 all-time in Hawkeye history. He followed that up with a 21.40 in the 200 meters, tying him for the #1 all-time mark."

Turning to the women, he added:

"On the women's side, Riley Goddard made a huge statement in her first-ever hammer throw competition, hitting a national qualifying mark of 47.09 meters. That performance currently ranks her eighth in the nation and #2 all-time in our program."

He closed with confidence in the group's trajectory:

"I'm proud of how our athletes are competing early in the season, and this is just the beginning of what we're capable of."