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Emma Thornley NCAA Prelims

Trio of Utah State Women Compete on Second Day of NCAA West First Rounds

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Track and Field 5/29/2025 9:27:00 PM
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Three women representing Utah State women's track & field team competed at the 2025 NCAA West First Rounds in College Station, Texas, on Thursday.
 
The Aggies' first competitor on Thursday was junior Krysthina Vlahovic, who clocked in at 14.32 in the 100-meter hurdles to finish 46th in the competition. Vlahovic, who made her first career appearance at the NCAA West First Rounds, will now turn her attention to national competition as she qualified for the 2025 Canadian Track & Field Championships, to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, from July 30 through August 3.
 
Senior Emma Thornley and sophomore Brianne Smith raced in the 10,000 meters, where Thornley finished in 35:22.35 and Smith clocked in at 36:45.32 to place 30th and 40th, respectively. Thornley, competing in her second-straight NCAA West First Rounds, improved on her place (37th) and time (35:49.68) from a year ago. Smith, one of just two sophomore women to represent USU at this year's NCAA West First Rounds, took part in her first career NCAA preliminary race. Thornley will race again on Saturday, competing alongside junior teammate Sarah Ellis in the 5,000 meters.
 
Friday's competition will shift back to the men's side, where 10 Utah State athletes will feature across five different events. Senior Nate Franz and sophomore Joseph Turner will begin the day's action in the discus competition, to be followed by freshman Taite Priestley in the high jump. On the track, the 4x100-meter relay team will begin the evening's races, to be followed by junior Logan Garnica and sophomore Garrett Woodhouse in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and sophomore Landon Bott in the quarterfinals of the 800 meters. Live coverage will continue from College Station on ESPN+.
 
Fans can follow the Utah State track and field programs on X at USUTF_XC, on Facebook at USUTrack and on Instagram at USUTF_XC. Aggies fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on X at USUAthletics or on Facebook at Utah State University Athletics.
 
2025 NCAA West First Rounds – Day 2
E.B. Cushing Stadium | College Station, Texas | May 29, 2025
 
USU Women's Results:
 
Event (Heat) USU Finishers (qualifiers for next round in bold)
100-Meter Hurdles (4) 8. Krysthina Vlahovic, 14.32.
10,000 Meters 30. Emma Thornley, 35:22.35; 40. Brianne Smith, 36:45.32.
 
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Players Mentioned

Logan Garnica

Logan Garnica

Freshman
Emma Thornley

Emma Thornley

Sophomore
Nate Franz

Nate Franz

Sophomore
Sarah Ellis

Sarah Ellis

Freshman
Krysthina Vlahovic

Krysthina Vlahovic

Freshman
Landon Bott

Landon Bott

Mid. Dist.
Sophomore
Taite Priestley

Taite Priestley

Jumps
Freshman
Brie Smith

Brie Smith

Dist.
Sophomore
Joseph Turner

Joseph Turner

Throws
Sophomore
Garrett Woodhouse

Garrett Woodhouse

Dist.
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Logan Garnica

Logan Garnica

Freshman
Emma Thornley

Emma Thornley

Sophomore
Nate Franz

Nate Franz

Sophomore
Sarah Ellis

Sarah Ellis

Freshman
Krysthina Vlahovic

Krysthina Vlahovic

Freshman
Landon Bott

Landon Bott

Sophomore
Mid. Dist.
Taite Priestley

Taite Priestley

Freshman
Jumps
Brie Smith

Brie Smith

Sophomore
Dist.
Joseph Turner

Joseph Turner

Sophomore
Throws
Garrett Woodhouse

Garrett Woodhouse

Sophomore
Dist.
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