CLEVELAND, OH – The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is proud to recognize the outstanding performances and contributions of its student-athletes and coaches from the 2025 MAC Indoor Track & Field season. The following individuals have been honored for their exceptional achievements in competition and coaching.
Women’s Most Outstanding Track Performer – Laura Nicholson, Toledo
Toledo’s Laura Nicholson made history by becoming the first Rocket to claim three individual titles at the 2025 MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships. Nicholson captured gold in the mile run (4:43.58), 800m (2:06.75), and 3000m (9:29.38), setting a new school record in the 800m. The Cork, Ireland native earned MVP honors at the championship meet, accumulating 30 points as an individual—the highest by any competitor. Her stellar performance helped the Rockets secure their best team finish since 2022, placing sixth overall.
Women’s Most Outstanding Field Performer – Jenelle Rogers, Ball State
Ball State’s Jenelle Rogers dominated the field events at the MAC Championships, amassing a total of 26 points for the Cardinals. Rogers successfully defended her pentathlon title, winning with a score of 3,998. She also placed fourth in the long jump (5.84m), fourth in the shot put (15.09m), and third in the 60m hurdles (8.52). Her versatility and excellence in multiple events played a crucial role in Ball State’s success at the championship.
Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year – Reggie Trotter, Bowling Green
Bowling Green’s Reggie Trotter was instrumental in the Falcons’ success at the MAC Championships, leading his sprints, jumps, and multis groups to contribute 47 of the team’s 95 total points. Under Trotter’s guidance, Bianca Staples and Sabrina Imes secured a 1-2 finish in the triple jump, a pivotal moment in the team’s championship campaign. Additionally, he coached three individual scorers in sprints/hurdles and two in the pentathlon.
Men’s Most Outstanding Track Performer – Bismack Kipchirchir, Akron
Akron freshman Bismack Kipchirchir delivered a remarkable performance at the MAC Championships, earning Most Valuable Performer and Freshman of the Year honors. He finished runner-up in the mile (4:12.45), 3,000m (8:11.78), and 5,000m (14:29.74), recording the fifth-fastest time in Akron’s indoor history for the 5,000m. Kipchirchir holds the MAC’s top time this season in the 3,000m and the second-fastest in the mile, establishing himself as a rising star in distance running.
Men’s Most Outstanding Field Performer – Hunter Garretson, Akron
Akron redshirt senior Hunter Garretson continued his dominance in the pole vault, securing his fifth consecutive MAC indoor title and eighth overall conference championship. Garretson cleared 17-9 (5.41m) to take the title, cementing his legacy with the most combined indoor and outdoor pole vault championships in league history.
Men’s Co-Assistant Coaches of the Year – Randy Overby, Akron & Michael Schober, Kent State
Akron’s Randy Overby played a pivotal role in the team’s sprints and hurdles success at the MAC Championships, where the Zips accumulated 54 points en route to their ninth overall indoor league title and first since 2020. Overby’s coaching helped produce multiple All-MAC performances, including First-Team honoree Jimmy Harkelroad in the 400m and 4x400 relay. The Zips also claimed top marks in the MAC this season in the 400m and 4x400 relay, showcasing Overby’s impact on the program.
Kent State’s Michael Schober led a dominant effort for the Golden Flashes, whose athletes contributed 100 points to the team’s runner-up finish at the MAC Championships. Under Schober’s leadership, three athletes won gold medals while three others claimed silver. Triple jumper Alexandre Malanda secured his third consecutive title, while heptathlete Joel Enander won in his first collegiate multis competition. Kent State also secured gold and silver in the 60m dash, further highlighting Schober’s coaching excellence.
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2025 Women’s Indoor Track & Field All-MAC First Team
Cassidy Allen, Akron
Eve Clark, Akron
Vanessa Horn, Akron
Joy Nwokike, Akron
Rukia Omulisia, Akron
Jenelle Rogers, Ball State
Reagan Campbell, Bowling Green
Kylee Cubbison, Bowling Green
Trista Fintel, Bowling Green
Rachael Hoover, Bowling Green
Bianca Staples, Bowling Green
Reese Reaman, Bowling Green
Zahra Amos, Buffalo
Emily Paupore, Central Michigan
Saraiah Walkes, Eastern Michigan
Aliesha Shaw, Kent State
Ella Scally, Miami
Abby Suszek, Miami
Laura Nicholson, Toledo
2025 Women’s Indoor Track & Field All-MAC Second Team
Brook Boes, Akron
Jennah Rogers, Ball State
Sabrina Imes, Bowling Green
Marta Moreno, Eastern Michigan
Chloie Musta, Eastern Michigan
Josephine Oloye, Eastern Michgan
Marinna Atanmo, Kent State
Ella Baker, Kent State
Amryne Chilton, Kent State
Shelby Grover, Kent State
Jericha Petrella, Kent State
Mia Boule, Miami
Kamiya Dendy, NIU
Precious Umukoro, NIU
Alex Bauer, Toledo
Mercy Kinyanjui, Toledo
Samantha Thomas, Toledo
Lianna Surtz, Toledo
2025 Men’s Indoor Track & Field All-MAC First Team
Braylyn Farrington, Akron
Hunter Garretson, Akron
Aljernun (Aj) Jordan, Akron
Jimmy Harkelroad, Akron
Moses Lekokei, Akron
Andrew Styles, Akron
Owen Wendl, Akron
Vincent Guaresimo, Buffalo
Tal Hamel, Buffalo
Michael Parks, Buffalo
Carson McCoy, Eastern Michigan
Aidan Norris, Buffalo
Fernando Sanchez, Buffalo
Collin Stafford, Buffalo
Alexander Thompson, Eastern Michigan
Kian Wiles, Eastern Michigan
Donovan Crawford, Kent State
Joel Enander, Kent State
Jaheim Jones, Kent State
Alexandre Malanda, Kent State
Liam Vinskovich, Kent State
2025 Men’s Indoor Track & Field All-MAC Second Team
Keegan Digby, Akron
Bismack Kipchirchir, Akron
Kevin Gabalski, Buffalo
Bamidele Ajayi, Eastern Michigan
Shelton Bass, Eastern Michigan
Tyler Dailey, Eastern Michigan
Josh Flake, Eastern Michigan
Jimmy Geller, Eastern Michigan
Brendan Hill, Eastern Michigan
Jake McEachern, Eastern Michigan
Tajay Roberts, Eastern Michigan
Gabriel Sing, Eastern Michigan
Sean Callahan, Kent State
Amare Hall, Kent State
Kristian Kneffler, Kent State
Dylan McBride, Kent State
Zamen Siyoum, Kent State
