BLOOMINGTON - The Carthage men's track & field team finished in second place at the 2026 CCIW Indoor Track & Field Championships in the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center on Friday. The Firebirds saw another two championships crowned with Jacob Curulewski in the 3,000m and Tyler Rose in the shot put. Curulewski was named CCIW Track Athlete of the Meet, while Rose was named CCIW Field Athlete of the Meet for their performances.


 

1. North Central - 221.83
2. Carthage - 123
3. Illinois Wesleyan - 86
4. Augustana - 72.33
5. Carroll - 48
6. Millikin - 46.5
7. Wheaton - 39
8. Elmhurst - 18.33
9. North Park - 8

SPRINTS

Dylan Parker placed second in the 400m, finishing in 48.96 seconds.* Parker scored eight points for the Firebirds.

Landon Voye placed second in the 200m, breaking the Carthage school record with a time of 22.11 seconds.* Parker placed third with a season best time of 22.30 seconds.* The duo earned 14 points for the Firebirds in the event. 

Landon Voye placed fourth in the 60m, running a 6.89 in the finals just one day after setting the Carthage school record in the prelims (6.81).* Voye tallied five points for Carthage.

The 4x400m relay team, which featured Layne Rund, Keegan Degoma, Kayden Page, and Kade Jaros placed eighth in the event with a time of 3:33.56 and scored a point for the Firebirds.

DISTANCE

Curulewski won the 3,000m and broke the Carthage school record with a time of 8:29.25, defeating the field by over 15 seconds. The previous Carthage record of 8:33.28, set by Dan Cotton, had stood since the 2016 CCIW Championships. Luke Davey also scored in the event, placing fifth with a personal best time of 8:52.63. The duo earned 14 points for Carthage. 

Harlan Matson placed second in the mile with a personal best time of 4:14.50, scoring eight points for the Firebirds.* Matson came just shy of a CCIW title, trailing North Central's BJ Sorg by .08 seconds at the finish line.

Tom Johnston placed eighth in the 800m with a personal best time of 1:59.02.* Johnston registered a point for the team scoreboard.

JUMPS

Camron Foster placed third in the triple jump with a mark of 13.99m.* Kedrick Johnson III placed sixth at 13.59m*, while Euphrates Willis finished eighth at 13.42m.* The trio combined for 10 team points.

Jack Tilton placed third in the high jump, clearing a personal best height of 2.03m.* Willis placed fourth at a new personal best 2.00m*, while Foster placed fifth with a personal best mark of 1.97m.* The trio earned 15 points for the squad. 

THROWS

Rose won the shot put with a mark of 17.07m and scored 10 points for Carthage.*

*All-CCIW performance


 

• Voye ranks 25th at the NCAA Division III level in the 60m following the record-breaking 6.81 seconds run in prelims on Friday. 
• Rose now ranks 13th in the country in the shot put with a mark of 17.07m. Rose also moved into third place on the Carthage all-time list, passing Derrick Guyette (16.91m, 2014).
• While Voye continues to hold the top spot in the 200m in the Carthage all-time list, Parker moves into second place all-time after passing Aryan Arvant (22.37, 2012).
• Matson ranks third all-time for Carthage in the mile, passing John Enright (4:14.74, 1977).
• Tilton is now tied for third all-time in the high jump for the Firebirds, matching Zeb Turner (2024) at 2.03m. Willis ranks seventh at 2.00m.

# NCAA Conversion
All rankings as of 2 p.m. CST on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026
 

Tyler and Jacob each won two individual titles and were named CCIW Athlete of the Meet. What takeaways did you have from their performances this weekend?

"I was really proud of both of these guys," said Head Coach Josh Henry. "To be some of the most dominant athletes at this year's conference championship is a testament to the work they've put in during their four years at Carthage. Their development has truly been exceptional and I am proud to see them excel in their senior seasons. Hopefully there will be a lot more to come from both of them this year."

Landon improved upon his school records in both the 60m and 200m, earning All-CCIW honors in both events. How has his debut season with the Firebirds set him up for the rest of his career at Carthage?

"Landon has been an incredible addition to the team. Not only has he smashed the two school records in his debut season, he has also proven to be a fierce competitor. Truly one of the most fun people on the team to watch do their thing. The future is really bright for Landon and I am excited to see what he can do the rest of this season and beyond."

The Firebirds placed second at the CCIW Championships for the second time in the last three season. What went right for the group this weekend and how will you use this performance to carry the momentum through the end of the indoor season and into the outdoor season?

"Truthfully almost everything went right, which is what made this weekend feel so special. I was really proud of the team as a whole to see them compete with passion, unfazed by the moment. I think a lot of this credit goes to the upperclassmen on the team, who've been great leaders of the program. Additionally, our freshman class is special. So many guys just seem to have that 'it factor' where they just seem to get better when the pressure is on. Lastly, our coaching staff does a great job preparing the team. I couldn't do this without the incredible help from our entire coaching crew. Everyone plays a role that has been crucial to the support and development of every athlete."




The Firebirds return to the Tarble Athletic & Recreation Center on Friday, March 6 as the squad celebrates Senior Day and hosts the Firebird Finale. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.