University of Southern Indiana track and field seniors Lauren Minor and Michael Jordan, along with junior Erika Wilson and freshmen Johnnie Guy and Tyler Schickel have been named USTFCCCA Midwest All-Region.
For the Screaming Eagles, Guy earned all-region in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. Guy’s time of 14 minutes, 17.48 seconds in the 5,000 is the second fastest time in the region, while his 10,000 mark (29:40.81) is tops in the region.
Jordan, meanwhile, garnered all-region honors in the 1,500 meters and steeplechase. His time of 8:42.63 in the steeplechase is a school record and ranks ninth among Division I and II runners.
Schickel has the fourth quickest 1,500-meter time in the Midwest Region. The Evansville, Indiana, native is 15th nationally with a 3:49.95 mark and will run in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.
As the third fastest runner in the region, Minor picks up the nod for the first time in her career. Minor has the 16th best time in the steeplechase this season with a 10:53.49 clip.
Also earning all-region for the first time is Wilson, who will run in her second track and field national championship this year. Wilson won all-region in the 10,000 meters after being clocked at 35:58.76, which is the fourth fastest time in the Midwest Region.
The five all-region runners compete in the NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championships May 23-25 in Pueblo, Colorado.
Johnnie Guy Southern Indiana Midwest 5000 Meters
Johnnie Guy Southern Indiana Midwest 10,000 Meters
Michael Jordan Southern Indiana Midwest 1500 Meters
Michael Jordan Southern Indiana Midwest Steeplechase
Tyler Schickel Southern Indiana Midwest 1500 Meters
Lauren Minor Southern Indiana Midwest Steeplechase
Erika Wilson Southern Indiana Midwest 10,000 Meters