With six NCAA Provisional times and marks already this season, the Black Hills State University men’s and women’s track & field team looks to solidify their places for qualifying spots at the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas, later this month, with a trip to Bismarck, North Dakota, and the UMary Last Chance Meet on Saturday. Competing will be Gretchen Adamski, Lauryn Bennett, and McKalester Johns (pole vault), Hanah Sullivan and Cassidy Goddard (throws), Flynn Johnston (400m hurdles), and Casen Willson (triple jump & javelin). The group consists of four of the Yellow Jackets six provisional times and marks, with the highest ranked individual currently being Gretchen Adamski who is 21st in NCAA Division II in her event, with approximately 22 to be selected for each event for nationals.