Eastern Michigan Athletics
Wednesday, May 6
Hillsdale, MI
11 a.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
Hillsdale College Last Chance
Track & Field Set to Conclude Regular Season with Two In-State Meets
5/4/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Eagles will compete at the Hillsdale College Last Chance Wednesday, May 6, and the Len Paddock Open Friday, May 8
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs will see their final week of the outdoor regular season, sending athletes to both the Hillsdale College Last Chance, hosted by Hillsdale College, at the Outdoor Track at Hayden Park, Wednesday, May 6, and the Len Paddock Open, Friday, May 8, hosted by the University of Michigan, at the U-M Track & Field Stadium.
The Hillsdale College Last Chance is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, and the Len Paddock Open Friday, May 8, will also begin at 11 a.m.
Live results links for both meets will be posted to our schedule page here, once available.
A post-meet recap along with results will be posted to EMUEagles.com following the last day of competition.
Last Time at Hillsdale College Last Chance
Eastern competed at the Hillsdale College Last Chance last season, May 7. The men were highlighted by Olawole Olanrewaju (Akoko North-West, Nigeria/Wallas Universal Secondary School/Lenoir-Rhyne), who finished the 400m dash in second and tied with Bamidele Ajayi (Eikiti State, Nigeria Metropolitan International College Lenoir-Rhyne) for the fastest time in the conference, 46.85. Overall, the meet saw three athletes finish in first, seven finish in the top three, 10 athletes earn a PR, and five earn a season best.
The women saw Ajah Arscott (Plantation, Fla./Taravella) place first in both the 100m dash prelims (11.72) and 200m dash (23.52). Josephine Oloye (Iwaro-Oka, Nigeria/Geomi Secondary School/Tayelolu Memorial) had a strong performance in the 400m dash, placing first in 54.03, and Alimot Alowonle (Lagos, Nigeria Tindip College New Orleans) won the long jump with a 5.74m (18-10.00) leap. In total, four finished in first with eight athletes finishing in the top three, 11 athletes tabbed a personal-best and seven grabbed a season-best.
Last Time at Len Paddock Open
The Eagles were highlighted by multiple personal best performances at the Len Paddock Open last season, May 9. Michael Hawkins (Detroit, Mich./Cass Technical/Michigan State) ran a PR in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.33, Isaac Garcia (Greely, Col./South County) rounded-out the 1500m group with a 4:14.38 PR, and Leland Godfrey (Temecula, Calif./Chaparral/Sacramento State) collected a 15.50m (50-10.25) PR in the shot put for a fourth-place finish.
For the women, Shamoya Clemetson (Naples, Fla./Barron Collier) won the 100m hurdles in 13.76, while the high jump duo of Natalie Buratczuk (Saint Charles, Ill./Saint Charles North) and Micah Martin (Clinton Township, Mich./L'Anse Creuse) placed first and second, respectively, in the high jump as both cleared 1.65m (5-05.00). Additionally, former Eagle Erica King improved her program top 10 mark in the javelin throw to No. 6 with a personal best 42.17m (138-04) mark.
Last Time Out: Jesse Owens Invitational
The Eagles last competed at the Jesse Owens Invitational, hosted by Ohio State University, May 1-2. Top finishes on the men's side included both Kian Wiles (Hull, England/St. Mary's College) and Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive) earning second-place in their respective events. Wiles ran the 800m in 1:49.18, now leading the conference, while McEachern saw a hammer throw of 63.17m (207-03).
The women saw a strong showing in the 800m, as Christiana Coleman (Pompano Beach, Fla./Dillard/Florida) finished sixth in the 800m at 2:09.54, just off her all-time top-10 program mark, Sophie Emin (Easton, Pa./Easton Area/Rutgers) finished 10th, and Demetria Henderson (Tampa, Fla./Freedom) finished 17th.
MAC Standings
Multiple Eagles have earned top-three spots in the conference rankings within their respective events so far this outdoor season.
Men's Team
The Hillsdale College Last Chance is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, and the Len Paddock Open Friday, May 8, will also begin at 11 a.m.
Live results links for both meets will be posted to our schedule page here, once available.
A post-meet recap along with results will be posted to EMUEagles.com following the last day of competition.
Last Time at Hillsdale College Last Chance
Eastern competed at the Hillsdale College Last Chance last season, May 7. The men were highlighted by Olawole Olanrewaju (Akoko North-West, Nigeria/Wallas Universal Secondary School/Lenoir-Rhyne), who finished the 400m dash in second and tied with Bamidele Ajayi (Eikiti State, Nigeria Metropolitan International College Lenoir-Rhyne) for the fastest time in the conference, 46.85. Overall, the meet saw three athletes finish in first, seven finish in the top three, 10 athletes earn a PR, and five earn a season best.
The women saw Ajah Arscott (Plantation, Fla./Taravella) place first in both the 100m dash prelims (11.72) and 200m dash (23.52). Josephine Oloye (Iwaro-Oka, Nigeria/Geomi Secondary School/Tayelolu Memorial) had a strong performance in the 400m dash, placing first in 54.03, and Alimot Alowonle (Lagos, Nigeria Tindip College New Orleans) won the long jump with a 5.74m (18-10.00) leap. In total, four finished in first with eight athletes finishing in the top three, 11 athletes tabbed a personal-best and seven grabbed a season-best.
Last Time at Len Paddock Open
The Eagles were highlighted by multiple personal best performances at the Len Paddock Open last season, May 9. Michael Hawkins (Detroit, Mich./Cass Technical/Michigan State) ran a PR in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.33, Isaac Garcia (Greely, Col./South County) rounded-out the 1500m group with a 4:14.38 PR, and Leland Godfrey (Temecula, Calif./Chaparral/Sacramento State) collected a 15.50m (50-10.25) PR in the shot put for a fourth-place finish.
For the women, Shamoya Clemetson (Naples, Fla./Barron Collier) won the 100m hurdles in 13.76, while the high jump duo of Natalie Buratczuk (Saint Charles, Ill./Saint Charles North) and Micah Martin (Clinton Township, Mich./L'Anse Creuse) placed first and second, respectively, in the high jump as both cleared 1.65m (5-05.00). Additionally, former Eagle Erica King improved her program top 10 mark in the javelin throw to No. 6 with a personal best 42.17m (138-04) mark.
Last Time Out: Jesse Owens Invitational
The Eagles last competed at the Jesse Owens Invitational, hosted by Ohio State University, May 1-2. Top finishes on the men's side included both Kian Wiles (Hull, England/St. Mary's College) and Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive) earning second-place in their respective events. Wiles ran the 800m in 1:49.18, now leading the conference, while McEachern saw a hammer throw of 63.17m (207-03).
The women saw a strong showing in the 800m, as Christiana Coleman (Pompano Beach, Fla./Dillard/Florida) finished sixth in the 800m at 2:09.54, just off her all-time top-10 program mark, Sophie Emin (Easton, Pa./Easton Area/Rutgers) finished 10th, and Demetria Henderson (Tampa, Fla./Freedom) finished 17th.
MAC Standings
Multiple Eagles have earned top-three spots in the conference rankings within their respective events so far this outdoor season.
Men's Team
- Bamidele Ajayi is second in the men's 400m (46.74)
- Jimmy Geller is second in the MAC in the 800m with a time of 1:49.34
- Kian Wiles is the current MAC leader in both the 800m (1:49.18) and the 1,500m (3:39.87)
- Leo Ignacio and Michael Hawkins hold the second (14.20) and third (14.23) fastest spots in the 110m hurdles, respectively
- The 4x400m relay team of Olawole Olanrewaju, Bamidele Ajayi, Jamyle Anderson, and Tajay Roberts hold the second fastest spot with a time of 3:08.79
- Lucky Fiaku leads the conference in the high jump with a clearance of 2.05m (6-08.75)
- Ray Glory-Ejoyokah holds spot No. 3 in the discus throw with a toss of 55.02m (180-6)
- Jake McEachern's hammer throw of 64.29m (210-11) ranks second
Women's Team
- Saraiah Walkes is second in the MAC in the 200m with a time of 23.30, along with having the third fastest time in the 100m of 11.58
- Saraiah Walkes and Josephine Oloye hold the second (53.51) and third (54.03) spots in the 400m, respectively
- The 4x400m relay team of Uduak Udosoh, Saraiah Walkes, Josephine Oloye, and Demetria Henderson lead the MAC with a time of 3:33.86 (school record)
- Mariah Taylor holds the best triple jump in the conference with a 12.92m (42-04.75) mark (school record)
Up Next
The Eagles will next compete in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Outdoor Championships, hosted by Ball State University, at the Briner Sports Complex in Munci, Ind., Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16.
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Previously Noted
All-MAC Returners – Outdoor Season
Eastern returns 14 All-MAC honorees from the 2025 outdoor season.
Men's All-MAC Returners
Bamidele Ajayi – First Team (4x400m relay)
Mill Coleman III – First Team (4x100m relay)
Jake McEachern – First Team (hammer throw)
Olawole Olanrewaju – First Team (4x400m relay)
Tajay Roberts – First Team (4x400m relay)
Kian Wiles – First Team (1500m)
Samuel Jeffery – Second Team (decathlon)
Women's All-MAC Returners
Demetria Henderson – First Team (4x400m relay)
Josephine Oloye – First Team (4x400m relay)
Saraiah Walkes – First Team (100m, 200m, 4x400m relay) – Most Valuable Performer
Alimot Alowonle – Second Team (4x100m relay)
Ajah Arscott – Second Team (4x100m relay)
Jaeden Garraway – Second Team (4x100m relay)
Micah Martin – Second Team (high jump)
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