Five members of the Northwest Missouri State University track and field teams have earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region honors. The top five individuals in each event from each region earned the All-Region distinction, in addition to each of the members of the regions’ top three relay teams.

For the women, Anne Herbert earned honors in the 3,000 steeplechase, Lekiesha McKnight was honored in the shot put and Ashton Nibert garnered distinction in the 400 meter dash. For the men, John Petroff was honored in the discus andRyan Cox earned the award in the 1,500 meter run.

Northwest will now await selections for the 2014 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This year’s championships will be held at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MIch., on May 22-24.

— Northwest Sports Information —