LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Saint Mary’s track season came to an historic end this weekend, as Gabe Arias and Zach Hansen both closed the year competing as the first Gaels to ever participate in the NCAA West Preliminary Meet on Friday and Saturday.
Arias competed Friday in the men’s 10,000 meters, finishing 28th in 30 minutes, 32.42 seconds. Arias was just 30 seconds away from the final NCAA Championships qualifying spot in what was a strategic race for the 12 spots to Eugene, Ore., for the national meet.
“I really appreciated the chance to run at NCAAs this year,” said Arias.