2025-26 Viterbo Women's Indoor Track and Field News
Three V-Hawks Compete at NAIA National Competition
March 05, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Florida -- Three V-Hawks earned a chance to compete at the highest stage this past weekend in Gainesville, Florida. Izzy Keck, Emily Ludwig, and Avery Poppe each earned a qualifying spot at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships. Izzy Keck and Emily Ludwig each competed in the pole vault, while Avery Poppe competed in the pentathlon and the long jump.
V-Hawks Take 2nd at Indoor CCAC Meet, Four Individual Champions
February 21, 2026
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- The V-Hawks headed east to Bourbonnais to face off in the CCAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. After their two days of competition, the V-Hawks finished in second place as a team, earning four individual championships and one MVP award. Throughout the competition, the V-Hawks landed themselves in the top-five of competitions more than 15 times.
Izzy Keck Collects CCAC Field Athlete of the Week Honors
February 18, 2026
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced on Wednesday their weekly honors for indoor track and field. Each week, the conference honors the top-performing track athlete and the top-performing field athlete. This week, junior Izzy Keck was named as the conference’s Field Athlete of the Week.
V-Hawks Take Second as a Team at the Dick Hendricks Invite
February 14, 2026
RIPON, Wis. -- The V-Hawks traveled to Ripon this weekend for the Dick Hendricks Invite. At the invite, the faced off against several teams, taking second overall as a team. Throughout the day, several individual V-Hawks shined. The meet was their final regular-season meet before the Indoor CCAC Championships next weekend on February 20.
V-Hawks Compete at Gopher Classic
February 07, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The V-Hawks headed north to Minneapolis on Saturday to compete in the Gopher Classic. Through the weekend, the V-Hawks came home with another school record and several top-10 finishes on the day. Seven V-Hawks finished in the top ten in their respective events throughout the competition.
Avery Poppe Goes Back-to-Back as Field Athlete of the Week
February 04, 2026
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced their third edition of indoor track and field weekly honors. The honors reflect the two best track and field athletes of the week in the conference.
V-Hawks Impress at Mark Schuck Open, Shatter Records Again
January 30, 2026
MANKATO, Minn. -- The V-Hawks traveled to Mankato, Minnesota this weekend to compete at the Mark Schuck Open and Multi. The V-Hawks came away with several school records broken and a National Qualifier again. They continue to impress on the track and in the field.
Avery Poppe Named Field Athlete of the Week After Record-Breaking Performance
January 28, 2026
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced their selections for this week’s weekly honors on Wednesday. The CCAC honors Avery Poppe as the Field Athlete of the Week in the Track & Field category.
V-Hawks Compete at Pat Healy Classic, Poppe and Keck Qualify for Nationals
January 24, 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- The V-Hawks returned to the track this weekend to compete in the UWL Pat Healy Classic. The team finished in third place overall, defeating UW-Stout and Saint Mary's of Minnesota. Throughout the day, the V-Hawks had moments of individual highlights. Avery Poppe qualified for the National Competition, and several others broke program record during the day.
V-Hawks thrive at first meet of 2026
January 17, 2026
NORTHFIELD, Minn. -- The V-Hawks headed north on Saturday to face off at the St. Olaf Ole Opener in Northfield, Minnesota. The V-Hawks had competitors in 17 events and finished in the top three on eight occasions.
Women Reach New Heights at First Meets of the Year
December 08, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., RIPON, Wis. -- The V-Hawk women's indoor track and field team reached new heights this past weekend at the M City Classic and the Ripon Winter Open. Between the two events, the V-Hawks broke three program records. Those records were the women's 4x400m relay, the triple jump, and the pentathlon. Additionally, the women earned first place in four events and first place overall as a team.