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:
- Susquehanna University – 48 points (6 first-place votes)
- Moravian University – 43 points (2 first-place votes)
- Catholic University – 35 points
- Elizabethtown College – 33 points
- Juniata College – 23 points
- University of Scranton – 19 points
- Drew University – 14 points
- 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.
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Ticket Prices:
- Adults (18+): $10
- Minors (10–17): $5
- Landmark students, faculty, and staff with a valid institutional ID: Free