Montana State track and field kicks off their 2025 indoor season this weekend at the Spokane Sports Showcase in Washington. The meet takes place on Friday at The Podium.
The Bobcats will bring a strong group for sprints, jumps, and throws. However, the distance runners will wait until the Bobcat Challenge on January 25 to compete.
Head coach Lyle Weese expressed excitement about the meet. “It’s a great way to start the year. We’ll face high-level athletes in all events, which helps us gauge our readiness for the season ahead,” he said.
Action on Friday starts with the women’s weight throw at 11 a.m. Track events kick off with the women’s 60-meter prelims at 11:30 a.m.
Several top teams will compete, including USC, UCLA, California, Washington State, and Boise State, among others. You can find a complete list of participants online.
Fans can track live results on Athletic.live, and a subscription to RunnerSpace+ will allow them to stream the event.
This meet is the first of two for the Bobcats at The Podium, with the second outing scheduled for February 7-8 during the Riverfront Invitational.
The last time Montana State was at The Podium was for the 2024 Big Sky Indoor Track & Field Championships. During that event, both the men’s and women’s teams finished in the top two, a significant achievement in the school’s history.
Coach Weese appreciates The Podium for its unique atmosphere and competitive opportunities. “It’s a fantastic venue with many teams participating, which is not always the case for indoor meets,” he said. “It prepares our athletes well for the bigger competitions ahead.”
The Spokane meet marks the start of seven consecutive weeks of competitions leading up to the Big Sky Indoor Track and Field Championships in Flagstaff from February 27 to March 1.
Weese noted, “The indoor and outdoor seasons are long. Our coaching staff carefully plans training to help athletes succeed early and maintain that momentum for championships.” He encourages athletes to focus on improving without stressing too much about the competition’s pacing.
Montana State’s season began on December 7 with the Bobcat PReview, where athletes made headlines with impressive performances. Hailey Coey broke a 20-year-old record in the women’s triple jump and joined an elite group of high achievers in the long jump.
Elijah Jackman earned the Big Sky Men’s Field Athlete of the Week honor for his outstanding weight throw, while Tatum Richards garnered the Women’s Field Athlete of the Week title with her impressive pole vault clearance.
On the track, Drake Wilkes set a new school record in the 60 meters during his first race as a Bobcat, showcasing his potential after transferring from Vanguard University.
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