Buccaneer Track and Field Team Soars to New Heights on Consecutive Weekends

he Dawson Community College Buccaneers track and field team continues to break records and achieve personal bests during the indoor season. The Bucs showcased their talent and determination by competing in two prestigious meets—the Dave Little Alumni Mile and Invite in Spearfish, SD, and the U Mary Winter Classic in Bismarck, ND.

Highlights from the Dave Little Alumni Mile and Invite (Spearfish, SD):

Several Buccaneers achieved personal best performances:

• Aydin Jackson: 5000m – 17:38.39 / 17:10.67 AT

• Erik Snell: Shot Put – 11.44m

• Moses Lawrence: Shot Put – 10.00m

• Adrien Matuck: Long Jump – 5.54m

• Kelbi Bigby: Long Jump – 4.72m

• Raiden Bialorucki: Weight Throw – 8.89m

• Fernanda Hernandez: 800m – 2:49.63, 1 Mile – 6:13.00

Highlights from the U Mary Winter Classic (Bismarck, ND):

The Bucs continued their streak of personal bests:

• Zion Jackson-Collins: 400m – 53.81, Long Jump – 5.68m

• Aydin Jackson: 1000m – 2:56.67, 1 Mile – 4:52.08

• Fernanda Hernandez: 5000m – 21:20.60 / 21:10.87 AT

• Desiree Smith: Long Jump – 4.21m

New School Records:

The Buccaneers also established several indoor track and field school records:

• Aydin Jackson: 1000m – 2:56.67

• Zion Jackson-Collins: 400m – 53.81

• Erik Snell: Shot Put – 11.44m

• Fernanda Hernandez: 5000m – 21:20.60 / 21:10.87 AT

• Desiree Smith: Long Jump – 4.21m

The Buccaneers will wrap up their regular season at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, on February 22, 2025. Stay tuned as they aim to finish the season strong and continue making history!