Eight Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Accolades in Men's Outdoor Track and Field

Eight Hope College men's runners have claimed all-region accolades from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for the 2025 outdoor season: seniors Alex Daniels and Connor Vachon; juniors Liam Danitz, Erickson Kunzler, Ian Petruska and Nolan Sanders; and freshman Kevin Barifagok.

Danitz (West Branch, Michigan / Ogemaw Heights HS) topped the Flying Dutchmen with all-region honors in three events: 100 meters, 200 meters and the 4x100 relay. The exercise science major earned MIAA titles in both individual events.

Daniels (Holland, Michigan / Holland), Sanders (Midland, Michigan / H.H. Dow) and Terpstra (Hudsonville, Michigan / Hudsonville) all received the distinction in the 4x100 relay, which was the MIAA champ.

Vachon (Jenison, Michigan / Jenison) and Petruska (Fort Collins, Colorado / Fort Collins) claimed the distinction in the 1,500 meters. Petruska was the MIAA champion in the event.

Kunzler (Marne, Michigan / Grand Rapids Catholic Central) achieved the accolade in the 800 meters. The exercise science major was the MIAA champ in the event.

Barifagok (Las Vegas, Nevada / Cristo Rey Saint Viator) earned the all-region honors in the 400-meter hurdles.

The top-5 individuals in each event from each region, and each member of the top-3 ranked relay teams from USTFCCCA-member programs, are honored. Hope is in the Great Lakes Region.

Four Hope men's track runners pose for portraits.