Alamosa, Colo. – Championship season has arrived for Adams State Athletics, with multiple teams set to compete on the national stage. The Grizzlies will be well represented at the NCAA Division II Winter Festival in Indianapolis, where track and field and wrestling athletes will compete for national titles. Meanwhile, the women's basketball team is preparing for the first round of the South Central Regional Tournament in Denton, Texas.

Adams State at the NCAA Division II Winter Festival

The NCAA Winter Festival is one of the premier events in Division II athletics, bringing together five sports for a unique championship experience. Adams State boasts a strong contingent of student-athletes competing in track and field and wrestling, all aiming to bring home national honors.

Track and Field

The Grizzlies' track and field team has delivered a stellar season, with 20 athletes qualifying for the national meet. Leading the women's squad is Tristian Spence, the top-ranked competitor in the 3,000m and the second seed in the 5,000m. On the men's side, Romain Legendre enters the championships ranked first in both the 3,000m and 5,000m. With strong performances throughout the indoor season, Adams State is poised to make an impact on the national stage.

A total of 12 women will compete across six events, with seven qualifying in multiple events. On the men's side, eight athletes will compete in five events, with two competing in more than one event.

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Men's Entries

• Kidus Begashaw – 5000m, 3000m

• Awet Beraki – 5000m

• Harrison Boyd – 1 Mile Run

• Julian Campos – 5000m

• Sam Dirkes – Shot Put

• Housem Hrabi – 1 Mile Run

• Romain Legendre – 5000m, 3000m

• El-Mir Reale – 400m Dash

Women's Entries

• Victoria Amiadamen – 4x400m Relay

• Isila Apkup – 4x400m Relay

• Elena Carey – 1 Mile Run, Distance Medley

• Sarah Cohen – 4x400m Relay

• Fiona Hawkins – Distance Medley

• Lieke Hoogsteen – 800m Run

• Katie Hughes – 1 Mile Run

• Maggie McCleskey – 1 Mile Run, 3000m

• Ava O'Connor – 1 Mile Run, 3000m

• Alese Sartain – 4x400m Relay, Distance Medley

• Emily Schoellkopf – 5000m, 3000m

• Tristian Spence – 5000m, 3000m

Wrestling

On the mats, the Grizzlies wrestling team has been a dominant force this season, sending four qualifiers to the NCAA Championships. Isaiah Gamez, Angel Flores, and Aaden Valdez return to nationals, aiming for All-American status once again. Jakob Romero makes his first NCAA appearance after transferring mid-semester from Utah Valley. Wrestling begins Friday, with championship rounds set for Saturday.

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Enteries 

• Isaiah Gamez – 125 pounds

• Jakob Romero – 133 pounds

• Angel Flores – 141 pounds

• Aaden Valdez – 157 pounds

Women's Basketball Enters South Central Regional Tournament

While track and wrestling compete at the Winter Festival, the Adams State women's basketball team is set to begin its NCAA Tournament journey in the South Central Regional. The No. 8-seeded Grizzlies earned their berth after a strong regular season, finishing 19-11. They will face No. 1 seed and host Texas Woman's University in the first round at 4 p.m. MT.

Fans can follow the action with live stream and stat links available on the ASU Grizzlies website or by clicking here.

With multiple teams competing on the national stage, it's an exciting time for Adams State Athletics. Stay tuned for updates as the Grizzlies chase championship glory!