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'Dogs resume indoor action in Spokane
1/15/2026 10:20:00 AM | Track & Field
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State track and field team resumes its indoor season this weekend in Spokane, competing at the Spokane Sports Showcase and Spokane Indoor Challenge on Friday and Saturday.
SPOKANE SPORTS SHOWCASE
Jan. 16, 2026 • Spokane, Wash. (The Podium)
Live Results
SPOKANE INDOOR CHALLENGE
Jan. 17, 2026 • Spokane, Wash. (The Podium)
Live Results
Competing this weekend
Trinity Bailey, Ani Brown, Hannah Garrity, Zoe-Analia Goldsmith, Janae Heffernan, Jai'ya Jones, Khushleen Khakh, Maria Lawson, Nayla Martin, Itzia Mejia Garcia, Leah Mendibles, Breelyn Newsome, Hannah Pacheco, Chiara Pedol, Rhiannon Walker, Kylie Ward
Indoor opener flashback
Fresno State opened the indoor season in Reno in early December, and has been off for the last month. The Bulldogs had 23 student-athletes compete at the indoor opener, including Liz Tarczy who won the high jump with a jump of 1.82m/5-11.5 on her third attempt.
Spotlight for the thrower
Senior Maria Lawson prepares for her second meet of the indoor season, coming off of a second place finish in the weight throw at the Silver State Invite last time out. The Clovis native had a throw of 18.20m/59-8.5 for a new personal best, and her farthest throw since the 2024 indoor championships. On her third attempt, she surpassed her previous personal best by nearly two inches.
Welcome to the fam
Fresno State added Western Kentucky transfer Nayla Martin this off season. Martin spent one season at WKU, and competed in two indoor meets while setting a PR in the mile with a 4:57 time and taking second at the Bellarmine Classic. Martin was one of the top middle distance runners in Quebec, Canada, and a member of Team Quebec from 2021-23.
Tarczy named MW Field Athlete of the Week
Tarczy won the high jump at the Silver State Invite with a personal best indoor mark of 1.82m/5-11.5 at the indoor season opener last weekend. The San Diego native successfully hit the mark on her third attempt at the height. The mark ranked No. 1 in the nation after the opening weekend of the season. Her jump was the highest attempt by any athlete in the event with the second place mark being 1.72m/5-7.75.
The reigning Mountain West indoor and outdoor champion eyes the indoor program record as she inches closer to the top mark that hasn't been touched since 1988.
Outdoor schedule released
Fresno State announced its 2026 outdoor schedule during the break. The outdoor season is highlighted by two regular season home meets and the final year as hosts of the Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The Bulldogs will open the season across town at the Sunbird Invitational, hosted by FPU on Feb. 21. Fresno State will stay in the Valley for a trip to Turlock on Mar. 6-7 for the Kim Duyst Invite. From there, the 'Dogs head to the Cal Invitational on March 21 before the first of two home meets. The West Coast Relays return to Veterans Memorial Stadium on March 27-28 for the 83rd edition of the event.
Fresno State will be away for the entire month of April, competing at the Brutus Hamilton Invite (April 2-4), the Stanford Invite (April 3-4), the Mike Fanelli Classic (April 3-4), the Brian Clay Multis (April 10-11) and Brian Clay Invitational (April 16-18), and finally the Mt. Sac Relays (April 16-18).
The Bulldogs will open May with the Fresno State Invitational on May 1-2 before hosting the Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium from May 14-16.
SPOKANE SPORTS SHOWCASE
Jan. 16, 2026 • Spokane, Wash. (The Podium)
Live Results
SPOKANE INDOOR CHALLENGE
Jan. 17, 2026 • Spokane, Wash. (The Podium)
Live Results
Competing this weekend
Trinity Bailey, Ani Brown, Hannah Garrity, Zoe-Analia Goldsmith, Janae Heffernan, Jai'ya Jones, Khushleen Khakh, Maria Lawson, Nayla Martin, Itzia Mejia Garcia, Leah Mendibles, Breelyn Newsome, Hannah Pacheco, Chiara Pedol, Rhiannon Walker, Kylie Ward
Indoor opener flashback
Fresno State opened the indoor season in Reno in early December, and has been off for the last month. The Bulldogs had 23 student-athletes compete at the indoor opener, including Liz Tarczy who won the high jump with a jump of 1.82m/5-11.5 on her third attempt.
Spotlight for the thrower
Senior Maria Lawson prepares for her second meet of the indoor season, coming off of a second place finish in the weight throw at the Silver State Invite last time out. The Clovis native had a throw of 18.20m/59-8.5 for a new personal best, and her farthest throw since the 2024 indoor championships. On her third attempt, she surpassed her previous personal best by nearly two inches.
Welcome to the fam
Fresno State added Western Kentucky transfer Nayla Martin this off season. Martin spent one season at WKU, and competed in two indoor meets while setting a PR in the mile with a 4:57 time and taking second at the Bellarmine Classic. Martin was one of the top middle distance runners in Quebec, Canada, and a member of Team Quebec from 2021-23.
Tarczy named MW Field Athlete of the Week
Tarczy won the high jump at the Silver State Invite with a personal best indoor mark of 1.82m/5-11.5 at the indoor season opener last weekend. The San Diego native successfully hit the mark on her third attempt at the height. The mark ranked No. 1 in the nation after the opening weekend of the season. Her jump was the highest attempt by any athlete in the event with the second place mark being 1.72m/5-7.75.
The reigning Mountain West indoor and outdoor champion eyes the indoor program record as she inches closer to the top mark that hasn't been touched since 1988.
Outdoor schedule released
Fresno State announced its 2026 outdoor schedule during the break. The outdoor season is highlighted by two regular season home meets and the final year as hosts of the Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The Bulldogs will open the season across town at the Sunbird Invitational, hosted by FPU on Feb. 21. Fresno State will stay in the Valley for a trip to Turlock on Mar. 6-7 for the Kim Duyst Invite. From there, the 'Dogs head to the Cal Invitational on March 21 before the first of two home meets. The West Coast Relays return to Veterans Memorial Stadium on March 27-28 for the 83rd edition of the event.
Fresno State will be away for the entire month of April, competing at the Brutus Hamilton Invite (April 2-4), the Stanford Invite (April 3-4), the Mike Fanelli Classic (April 3-4), the Brian Clay Multis (April 10-11) and Brian Clay Invitational (April 16-18), and finally the Mt. Sac Relays (April 16-18).
The Bulldogs will open May with the Fresno State Invitational on May 1-2 before hosting the Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium from May 14-16.
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