Milwaukee City Wire

The Milwaukee track and field program is set to commence its outdoor season with three meets this weekend. This follows the conclusion of their indoor season, where they achieved significant success as Horizon League women's champions and men's runners-up.

The Panthers will begin their outdoor competitions on Thursday at the Raleigh Relays, hosted by North Carolina State in Raleigh. Concurrently, athletes will also participate in the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran on Thursday. The Redbird Challenge, taking place in Normal, Illinois and hosted by Illinois State, will occur on Friday and Saturday.

During their last indoor outing, the Panthers' women's team clinched the 2024 Horizon League championship—marking their tenth title in history and first since 2012. They scored a total of 171 points, winning six events and setting two new program records. Notably, Natalie Block and Anelise Egge each won two events, earning them the titles of Women's Championship Outstanding Performers of the Meet. Additionally, Anna Szepieniec received recognition as the Horizon League Women's Freshman Field Athlete of the Year while head coach Andrew Basler was honored as the Horizon League Women's Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year.

On the men's side, Milwaukee secured second place behind Youngstown State with three event victories. Liam Richards was named Horizon League Men's Freshman Field Athlete of the Year.

Looking ahead to the outdoor season, Milwaukee's women's team has been voted as favorites to win their conference championship according to league head coaches. The men's team is predicted to finish second.

Following this weekend's competitions, Milwaukee will compete again on April 6th at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational in Rochester, Michigan.