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Catamounts Impress in Inaugural Campaign at Region 20 Championships

Catamounts Impress in Inaugural Campaign at Region 20 Championships
Posted: Apr 11, 2026

Columbia, Md. - WVU Potomac State Track & Field turned in an impressive performance in its first season of competition at the 2026 NJCAA Region 20/Mid-Atlantic Championships on April 10–11. The Catamount women placed 4th overall—at one point just one point shy of the lead in a three-way race for second—while the men finished 6th overall, showcasing depth and resilience across the board.

Championship Performances Lead the Way

Phoebe McCann highlighted the weekend with a 1st-place finish in the 3000m steeplechase (13:46.20), earning First-Team All-Region 20 honors and the program's first individual regional title. McCann also teamed with Cassidy Cumberledge, Baylee Jarrett, and Avah Shrout to win the women's 4x400m relay (5:11.20), earning additional First-Team All-Region 20 recognition.

In the field, Tanner Detrick claimed gold in the pole vault (3.65m) to earn First-Team All-Region 20, while Alek Detrick secured 2nd place (3.50m) to earn Second-Team All-Region 20.

Women's Results

Sprints & Middle Distance

  • 100m: 10th Allison Sheets (15.36)
  • 400m: 6th Baylee Jarrett (1:10.23)
  • 800m: 3rd Cassidy Cumberledge (2:57.41)
  • 1500m: 3rd Baylee Jarrett (5:47.70)
  • 1500m: 4th Cassidy Cumberledge (5:50.43)

Hurdles

  • 100m hurdles: 3rd Avah Shrout (1:21.33)
  • 400m hurdles: 3rd Avah Shrout (1:21.33) 

Distance

  • 3000m steeplechase: 1st Phoebe McCann (13:46.20) — First-Team All-Region 20

Field Events

  • High Jump: 2nd Avah Shrout (1.40m) — Second-Team All-Region 20
  • Long Jump: 5th Baylee Jarrett (4.45m)

Relays

  • 4x400m Relay: 1st Cumberledge, Jarrett, McCann, Shrout (5:11.20) — First-Team All-Region 20

Men's Results

Sprints

Middle Distance & Distance

  • 800m: 9th LJ Sealy (2:10.50)
  • 800m: 13th Isaac Bennett (2:20.68)
  • 1500m: 7th LJ Sealy (4:38.59)
  • 1500m: 10th Isaac Bennett (4:57.66)
  • 1500m: 11th Logan Hetrick (5:06.99)
  • 5000m: 6th Dylan Poston (17:56.82)
  • 10,000m: 4th Dylan Poston (37:58.54)
  • 10,000m: 6th LJ Sealy (38:43.31)

Hurdles

Field Events

  • High Jump: 3rd Nasir Cheatham (1.77m)
  • Pole Vault: 1st Tanner Detrick (3.65m) — First-Team All-Region 20
  • Pole Vault: 2nd Alek Detrick (3.50m) — Second-Team All-Region 20
  • Long Jump: 3rd Nasir Cheatham (6.45m)
  • Shot Put: 7th Trenton Brock (8.84m)

Relays

  • 4x100m Relay: 7th Bowman, Cheatham, Mele, Timbrook (45.86)
  • 4x400m Relay: 6th Cheatham, Sealy, Sharp, Timbrook (3:54.18)
  • 4x800m Relay: 4th Bennett, Hetrick, Poston, Sharp (9:27.77)

Building a Foundation

In a debut season that exceeded expectations, the Catamounts established themselves as a competitive force in Region 20. With multiple champions, numerous All-Region performances, and a women's team that pushed the top of the standings, WVU Potomac State Track & Field leaves its first championship meet with momentum and a strong foundation for the future.