The Nevada State University's Men's Track & Field closed out a competitive weekend at the Steve Scott Invitational with a series of strong performances, personal bests, and valuable experience against a deep field of collegiate and post-collegiate talent.

Facing high-level competition, the Scorpions showed continued progress across multiple event groups. The mid-distance squad led the charge, with several athletes posting season-best marks. Noah Norris led the way with top-eight finishes and season-best times in the 800m (1:59.10) and 400m (49.52). Ahmaree Lott also recorded a season-best in the 800m (2:03.88). In the 1500m, Diego Avelar demonstrated grit and determination, posting a personal-best and season-best time of 4:29.21.

The sprints and hurdles groups also competed well, with multiple athletes finishing near or at personal records. In the 100m, Rufus Dismuke finished just outside his personal best with a time of 10.75 to place 14th. In the 200m, Makai Boggs recorded a new personal-best and season-best time of 22.67. Antwan Hawkins placed 10th in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.87, just shy of his personal best. The experience gained in these competitive races will prove valuable in their continued development.

Field event athletes also made key contributions to the team's overall success. In the pole vault, Nevada State earned two top-five finishes. Paulo Bejarano cleared a personal-best and season-best height of 4.22m (13 ft. 10 in.) to finish fifth, while Jonathan Steiner placed fourth with a mark of 4.37m (14 ft. 4 in.). Both athletes have shown consistency and steady improvement, continuing to build on previous performances while refining their technique. Their efforts added important depth to the Scorpions' overall showing.

Beyond marks and placements, the meet served as an important benchmark for the program. Nevada State Track & Field leaves the Steve Scott Invitational with confidence, experience, and a continued commitment to raising the standard.

As a developing program, Nevada State continues to emphasize growth, culture, and competitive resilience. The athletes embraced the challenge of competing on a larger stage and responded with performances that signal a program on the rise.

Head Coach Roy Session and staff will take away plenty of positives from the weekend, along with clear areas of focus moving forward. With momentum building and the outdoor season nearing its conclusion, the Scorpions are positioning themselves to make an impact as they enter the NAIA and the Great Southwest Athletic Conference.