Gray, Robison Earn 1st Place at the Friends University First Chance Qualifier

WICHITA, Kan. --- The Wayland Baptist men's and women's track and field teams had a strong showing at the 2026 Friends University First Chance Qualifier, highlighted by first place finishes from Mia Gray (women's shot put) and Ryder Robison (men's 3000m).
 
MEN'S RESULTS
Sophomore Ryder Robison earned his first win of the season in the 3000m run with a final time of 9:23.06. The sophomore overcame 18 other runners in the field to capture the victory.

Senior Case Drum earned 2^nd place in the 400m with a time of 50.65. The 400m race had 45 runners compete, displaying the excellence shown by Drum to earn second place.

Some other notable finishes on the men's side include:

• Edmundo Avalos earning 4^th place in the shot put with a throw of 14.57m.
• Lonnie Irving Jr taking 5^th place in the triple jump with a distance of 13.35m.
• Marcus McLemore earned 6^th place in the triple jump with a distance of 13.32m.
• Anthony Willis took 7^th place in the long jump with a distance of 6.55m.
• Ethan Jonason took 6^th place in the 800m with a time of 2:06.48.
• Drum, Branden Brown, Jesus Zubia, and Austin Reeves earned 6^th place in the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:36.23.

 
WOMEN'S RESULTS
Sophomore Mia Gray was terrific in the shot put and earned her first victory of the season after having a toss of 13.09m. The Sunray, Texas native defeated 18 other competitors in the event.

Freshman Letticia Campbell brought home third place in the long jump with a distance of 5.00m. Campbell showed off her versatility by also taking 12^th place in the 400m run with a time of 1:05.99.

Some other notable finishes on the women's side include:

• Elizabeth Egwunwoke earning 13^th place in the 60m sprint with a time of 8:16.
• Tannia Diaz earned 14^th in the 400m run with a time of 1:07.11.

To see the full results from the 2026 Friends University First Chance Qualifier, please visit here.
 
UP NEXT
The Pioneer men's and women's track and field teams will compete in the 2026 Corky Classic on Friday and Saturday, January 16^th and 17^th, on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.