COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas State long jumper Chris Preddie punched his ticket to the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in the long jump on day one of the NCAA West First Round.

Headed to Eugene
For the second time in his career and the first time since 2023, Preddie will be heading to Eugene, Oregon to compete in the long jump at the NCAA T&F National Championships.

The junior recorded a mark of 8.01m/26-3.5 during his second attempt of the event and ended the day with a second-place finish to secure his spot at the national meet and move up to third all-time in TXST history for the event.

Quarterfinals Bound
In the men's 110m hurdles, Daniel Harrold moved qualified for Friday's quarterfinals with a time of 13.73. Harrold goes into the quarterfinals ranked 19^th and will compete at 6:15 PM on Friday.

Personal Best Day
In the men's javelin, Connor Warzecha recorded a PB throw of 67.81m/222-5 and barley missed the cutoff for nationals. Warzecha placed 16^th, which is just four spots short of qualifying for nationals and moved to fifth in the TXST history books for the event.

Up Next
Texas State track and field is back in action tomorrow for day one of the women's competition. Lara Roberts will begin the day for the Bobcats with the hammer throw at 10:00 AM

Results from Day One of the Men's NCAA West First Round
Long Jump
2. Chris Preddie – 8.01m/26-3.5 (National Qualifier | 3^rd in TXST History | PB)
40. Giovonni Walker – 7.05m/23-1.25
Javelin
16. Connor Warzecha – 67.81m/222-5 (PB | 5^th in TXST History)
Shot Put
40. Henry Buckles – 17.31m/56-9.5
Pole Vault
DNP. Simon Thor - NH
110m hurdles
19. Daniel Harrold – 13.73 (Advanced to Quarterfinals)
100m
32. Drew Donley – 10.54
37. Shedrack Akpeki – 10.56
200m
32. Drew Donley – 21.05
44. Shedrack Akpeki – 21.30
400m Hurdles
37. Mihajlo Katanic – 51.87