OTTAWA, KS - Ottawa University will host the 2010 KCAC Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships April 30 - May 1. Southwestern College has won the previous 27 KCAC Track and Field Championships. To date, 9 athletes have qualified for 8 events at the NAIA National Outdoor Championships in Marion, Indiana.

Athletes who have qualified for Nationals are:

Dakota Sorenson, Bethel College, Discus Throw, 51.39 meters

Garret Hiebert, Bethel College, Javelin Throw, 65.66 meters

David Daugharthy, Bethel College, Javelin Throw, 59.62 meters

Nathan Nonhof, Friends University, Long Jump, 7.14 meters

Nathan Nonhof, Friends University, Triple Jump, 14.78 meters

Chris Morr, Sterling College, 110 Meter Hurdles, 14.68 seconds

Justin Ball, Tabor College, 400 Meter Hurdles, KCAC Record 50.01 seconds

Nathan Mesta, Kansas Wesleyan University, 1500 Meter Run, 3:54.86 seconds

Matt Ditzler, Friends University, 5000 Meter Run, 14:52.98

Carrington Crum, Southwestern College, 3000 Meter Steeplechase, 9:28.88