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Scranton Men’s Track & Field Set for Landmark Outdoor Championships at Juniata College

The University of Scranton men's outdoor track & field team will compete at the 2026 Landmark Conference Men's Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 2-3 at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

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Led by Head Coach Jon Cutright in his third season, the Royals enter the championship meet looking to improve upon last season's fifth-place finish. Scranton was projected to finish sixth in the pre-championship poll and will aim to capitalize on scoring opportunities across the track and field events as the program continues to build momentum.

At a Glance:

  • Scranton enters the championship with opportunities to score in several areas, led by strong performances in the middle-distance and throwing events. Brayden Clarke headlines the distance group after posting top marks of 3:59.21 in the 1,500 meters and 15:18.94 in the 5,000 meters, while Ethan Caprarola adds depth in the 800 meters with a season-best time of 1:59.86.
  • In the sprint events, Shane Hermosisima leads the Royals in the 100 meters with a time of 11.14, while Owen Pollock enters with a top mark of 22.57 in the 200 meters. Brian Hard owns a season-best time of 50.80 in the 400 meters.
  • The hurdle group features Joe Castellano in the 110-meter hurdles (16.28) and Luke Karcutskie in the 400-meter hurdles (58.28). Castellano also contributes in the field events with a top mark of 12.42m in the triple jump.
  • In the distance events, Michael Allardyce enters with a time of 34:12.34 in the 10,000 meters, while Jackson Morris adds depth in the steeplechase.
  • In the field events, Aedan Potenza leads the Royals in both the shot put (11.30m) and hammer throw (40.44m), while Ryan Kennedy enters among the conference leaders in the discus with a mark of 42.62m. Christopher Threston headlines the javelin group with a season-best throw of 45.46m, and Jeffrey Calabria rounds out the field events in the pole vault.

Pre-Championship Coaches Poll:

  1. Susquehanna University – 48 points (6 first-place votes)
  2. Moravian University – 43 points (2 first-place votes)
  3. Catholic University – 35 points
  4. Elizabethtown College – 33 points
  5. Juniata College – 23 points
  6. University of Scranton – 19 points
  7. Drew University – 14 points
  8. Goucher College – 9 points

Ticket Information:

  • The championship meet will operate as a cashless event. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance via Hometown Ticketing. On-site credit card payments can also be made using the Hometown Ticketing app. No weekend passes will be available.

Purchase Tickets Here

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults (18+): $10
  • Minors (10–17): $5
  • Landmark students, faculty, and staff with a valid institutional ID: Free
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Players Mentioned

Michael Allardyce

Michael Allardyce

Distance
Sophomore
Jackson Morris

Jackson Morris

Distance
Sophomore
Aedan Potenza

Aedan Potenza

Throws
6' 3"
Junior
Brayden Clarke

Brayden Clarke

Distance
Freshman
Brian Hard

Brian Hard

Sprints
5' 8"
Freshman
Ryan Kennedy

Ryan Kennedy

Multi
6' 4"
Freshman
Jeffrey Calabria

Jeffrey Calabria

Pole Vault
Freshman
Luke Karcutskie

Luke Karcutskie

Hurdles
Freshman
Owen Pollock

Owen Pollock

Sprints
Freshman
Shane Hermosisima

Shane Hermosisima

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Michael Allardyce

Michael Allardyce

Sophomore
Distance
Jackson Morris

Jackson Morris

Sophomore
Distance
Aedan Potenza

Aedan Potenza

6' 3"
Junior
Throws
Brayden Clarke

Brayden Clarke

Freshman
Distance
Brian Hard

Brian Hard

5' 8"
Freshman
Sprints
Ryan Kennedy

Ryan Kennedy

6' 4"
Freshman
Multi
Jeffrey Calabria

Jeffrey Calabria

Freshman
Pole Vault
Luke Karcutskie

Luke Karcutskie

Freshman
Hurdles
Owen Pollock

Owen Pollock

Freshman
Sprints
Shane Hermosisima

Shane Hermosisima

Freshman
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