NEW ORLEANS - The postseason awards continue to roll in for Adams State Track & Field as the United State Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced its Regional Award Winners.

Earning awards for the Grizzlies were sprinter Kandace Thomas and Assistant Coach Dustin Imdieke. Thomas was named the South Central Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year. Coach Imdieke was named the South Central Region Women's Assistant Coach of the Year.

Thomas' recognition comes on the cuffs of an indoor season that saw her dominate her events not only during the regular season but at the RMAC Indoor Championships two weeks ago. She leads al of Division II in the 60m dash and 200m dash entering the 2019 Indoor National Championships. Thomas tied the fastest time ever in Division II in the 60 with a 7.18 at the conference meet and her 23.63 in the 200 is the fastest time ever in Division II on flat track.

Helping Thomas with her success not only this season but since her arrival to Adams State last year has been Coach Imdieke. In his second season with Adams State, Imdieke has helped the sprint squad improve greatly. Under his tutelage Thomas and Dianna Johnson have etched her their names multiple times in the Division II record books. Thomas has tied the Division II record in the 60, while Johnson has ran the third fastest time in Division II history. He has four athletes that he coaches competing at this year's indoor championships.