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Randall K. Wolf

Women's Track and Field

Track and Field 2025 Outdoor Season Recap

The 2025 VMI track and field outdoor season marked another banner year for VMI Director of Track and Field Zack Scott. Under his tutelage, the VMI men placed fifth at the recent SoCon Outdoor Championships and the VMI women took ninth overall. It was a year of new personal bests, school records and All-Conference finishes for both the men and women.
 
Keyandre Midgett – NCAA Triple Jump Qualifier
*One of the top track and field athletes in program history, senior jumper Keyandre Midgett finished his VMI career by qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field First Round of the NCAA Championship in the triple jump event May 30 in Jacksonville, Florida.
*He finished 44th overall at the event with a distance of 14.48 meters, which was the second-best mark among SoCon qualifiers competing at the national event
 
Men's T&F Outdoor Season Highlights
*The VMI men placed fifth overall at the SoCon Outdoor Championships with 73.5 points
*Sophomore Cameron Thomas soared to new heights, breaking his own VMI pole vault record with a 5.10m (16'8.75") clearance to take the event win at the Davidson Relays to open the outdoor season in March. He also earned All-SoCon honors by placing second in the vault at the SoCon Championships
*Midgett took All-SoCon honors in both the long jump and triple jump, including an individual title in the long jump and second place in the triple jump
*Zachary Denton attained All-SoCon honors with a second-place finish in the long jump right behind Midgett
*Senior Nick Brown earned an individual title in the 400 meter dash for All-SoCon recognition
*Freshman Tazewell Rae is off to a great start to his VMI career by earning third place in the shot put for All-SoCon honors
*Both the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams placed third at the SoCon Championships for All-SoCon accolades
 
Women's T&F Outdoor Season Highlights
*Without the services of star senior sprinter/jumper Eleyah Armstrong due to injury, the VMI women took ninth place with 22.0 points at the SoCon Championships
*Freshman Reagan Gilman smashed her own 800m school record with a 2:12.24 at the SoCon Championship, making it the fourth time this year she took down the indoor or outdoor school record
*Junior Shea Hart took All-SoCon honors in the pentathlon by placing third in the multi-event at the SoCon Championships with 4417 points, just three points shy of her career best
 
VMI Director of Track and Field Zack Scott
"This outdoor season tested us in many ways. We faced a number of injuries that challenged our depth, but we fought through adversity and stayed committed. Along the way, we recognized and celebrated our achievements while learning valuable lessons on the track, in the classroom and about each other.
 
"We also said farewell to an outstanding group of senior leaders. Among them, a remarkable number chose the path of service: Three of four graduating women and seven out of nine graduating men earned commissions all into the Army. Their leadership, example, and the school records they helped break this year have raised the standard for all who follow.
 
"Looking ahead, we will spend the summer making key adjustments based on what we've learned. We'll return with a renewed focus and determined group of Keydets, led by our newly appointed team captains:
  • Benjamin Hagerich, 1st Classman – Computer Science Major, Cross Country/Middle Distance 
  • Shea Hart, 1st Classman – Biology Major, Heptathlon/Pentathlon/Hurdles 
  • Cameron Thomas, 2nd Classman – Economics & Business Major, Pole Vault 
  • Jillian Sisk, 2nd Classman – Civil Engineering Major, Cross Country/Distance 
"The future is bright not only because of the commitment of our cadet-athletes, but also thanks to the new indoor Mondo track surface currently under construction in the Corps Physical Training Facility. This upgrade is a reflection of our continued investment in success.
 
"As we look toward the 2025–2026 season, remember our mindset: Expect more. Do more. Dare to be great."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Players Mentioned

Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Distance
Sophomore
Eleyah Armstrong

Eleyah Armstrong

Sprints/Jumps
Senior
Shea Hart

Shea Hart

Hurdles
Junior
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Distance
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Sophomore
Distance
Eleyah Armstrong

Eleyah Armstrong

Senior
Sprints/Jumps
Shea Hart

Shea Hart

Junior
Hurdles
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Freshman
Distance