Winston-Salem, N.C. - The Louisburg College track and field teams opened the 2025–26 indoor season in impressive fashion on December 6, competing at the JDL Fast Track and turning in a day filled with school records, personal bests, and strong early-season momentum.

Under the direction of interim head coach Warren Caldwell, the Hurricanes showed clear signs of progress across the board in their first meet of the indoor campaign.

"This was a great first outing for the team," said Caldwell. "We've been working hard this offseason and the commitment is there. We're just getting started, but the goal is nationals, and I believe this group—especially the men—has what it takes."

On the women's side, Asiyah Wall delivered a standout performance, breaking three school records in the sprints. Wall clocked 7.98 seconds in the 60 meters, 25.28 in the 200 meters, and 58.42 in the 400 meters, setting a new standard for the Hurricanes and establishing herself as one of the team's top performers early in the season.

The men's sprint group also made an immediate impact. Daniel Long broke the school record in the indoor 200 meters with a time of 21.75, while narrowly missing the 60-meter record with a 6.99. Fredrick Edwards and Ishmael Moore both posted times of 7.11 in the 60 meters, with Caldwell noting that both are well-positioned to challenge the record as the season progresses.

In the middle-distance events, Derrick Harris opened his season with a strong performance, running 1:59.8 in the 800 meters, an encouraging early mark as the Hurricanes continue to build depth in the distance group.

The field events were highlighted by a record-breaking day from Tryton Wiley. Wiley set a new school record in the triple jump with a leap of 13.73 meters. He also came within three inches of breaking the school record in the long jump, posting a mark of 6.85 meters. His performances showcased exceptional talent and significant potential in the horizontal jumps.

Across the men's roster, every athlete recorded at least one personal best, a reflection of the team's preparation and buy-in to Caldwell's system.

"I'd like to take all the credit, but the athletes are the ones putting in the work," Caldwell said. "They've bought into what we're doing. We don't make excuses. If you can coach, you can coach."

The meet also carried personal significance for Caldwell, as December 6 marked his birthday. "They gave me a great gift," he said.

With a strong opening meet in the books, the Hurricanes now turn their attention toward continued improvement and long-term goals. If the season opener was any indication, Louisburg College track and field is off to a fast start.