Four Central Methodist track & field indoor team members earned berths in the national championships after performing at the Heart of America Championships, Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville over the weekend.

On the women’s side, senior Haley Bellamy punched her ticket to nationals in the high jump, clearing a height of 1.68 meters to hit the ‘A’ standard and earn a first-place finish. The mark was also a new personal best for the St. Louis native.

Natalie Calcaterra finished in a tie for second place behind Bellamy at a height of 1.50 meters.

Senior Dayana Montenegro clocked a 600-yard time of 1:24.83 to place first and earn her spot at nationals. Teammate Diane Ondobo also competed in the 600-yard run, securing a spot at nationals with a time of 1:25.20 and a runner-up finish.

The duos’ times are currently the No. 2 and No. 3 times in the NAIA this season, respectively.

Sofia Rizo placed third in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.31 seconds.

The 4x400-meter relay team of Montenegro, Ondobo, Joana Vakasobuduru, and Aroa Carballo placed third with a time of 3:56.97.

For the men, senior Leroy Williams finished second in the 60-meter hurdles, tying his personal best in 8.06 seconds and punching his ticket to nationals.

Adam Trachsel earned a runner-up finish in the 60-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 7.01 seconds.

Ethan Smith placed second in the pole vault, clearing a height of 4.05 meters. 

Azaan Stoughtenborough landed on the podium in the triple jump, placing third with a mark of 13.16 meters. Harrisburg native Brayton Stephenson placed third in the shot put with a final toss of 16.20 meters.

The men’s 4x800-meter relay team of David Ceballos, Jacchaeus Taylor, Hugo Massa, and Doriye Jackson concluded the meet for Central, winning the race with a final time of 7:55.82.

CMU will next compete at the Central Missouri Invite on Friday in Warrensburg.