<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://highpointpanthers.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>High Point University Athletics</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/rss.aspx?path=mtrack</link><description>Latest news items for High Point University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://highpointpanthers.com/rss?path=mtrack" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Multiple HPU Men's Track &amp; Field Athletes Shine in Texas</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/11/multiple-hpu-mens-track-field-athletes-shine-in-texas.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/11/multiple-hpu-mens-track-field-athletes-shine-in-texas.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/LBW05257.jpg" /><br /><br />COLLEGE STATION, Texas / DURHAM, N.C. — The High Point University men's track and field team had a split weekend, sending most of its athletes to the 44 Farms Invitational at Texas A&M while also a handful competed in the Duke Invitational at Duke University Thursday through Saturday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/LBW05257.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/LBW05257.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/LBW05257.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23770</s:story_id></item><item><title>Miller &amp; Montes de Oca Named Big South Athletes of the Week</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-track-field-miller-montes-de-oca-named-big-south-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-track-field-miller-montes-de-oca-named-big-south-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/WEB_copy__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Big South Conference announced today its Men's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week for competitions during April 2-5. High Point University's AJ Miller was named the Men's Track Athlete of the Week, while teammate Ricardo Montes de Oca was the Men's Field Athlete of the Week honoree.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/WEB_copy__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/WEB_copy__2_.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/WEB_copy__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23760</s:story_id></item><item><title>Annual VertKlasse Meeting Concludes</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/3/mens-track-field-annual-vertklasse-meeting-concludes.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/3/mens-track-field-annual-vertklasse-meeting-concludes.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Teams participate in the 2026 VertKlasse Meeting track and field event at Vert Stadium on Friday, April 03, 2026 in High Point, North Carolina. Credit - Jeff Sochko/Tim Cowie Photography " src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TRK4-3-26-2132_1.jpg" /><br /><br />HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point University men's track and field team hosted its second home meet of the season that featured several wins across multiple events, meet records, and personal bests throughout the lineup. The annual VertKlasse Meeting panned over a two-day period, as the Panthers welcomed 50 schools to Vert Stadium. This was the Director of Track & Field, Mike Esposito's final VertKlasse Meeting since starting the meet when he took over at HPU.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TRK4-3-26-2132_1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TRK4-3-26-2132_1.jpg"><media:title>Teams participate in the 2026 VertKlasse Meeting track and field event at Vert Stadium on Friday, April 03, 2026 in High Point, North Carolina. Credit - Jeff Sochko/Tim Cowie Photography </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TRK4-3-26-2132_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 21:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23746</s:story_id></item><item><title>Noblet Earns Big South Field Athlete of the Week Recognition</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-track-field-noblet-earns-big-south-field-athlete-of-the-week-recognition.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-track-field-noblet-earns-big-south-field-athlete-of-the-week-recognition.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/1/WEB_copy__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Wednesday afternoon, the Big South Conference announced the men's track and field athletes of the week, naming High Point University's Drew Noblet as the Field Athlete of the Week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/WEB_copy__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/WEB_copy__1_.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/WEB_copy__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23737</s:story_id></item><item><title>High Point Hosts Annual 2026 VertKlasse Meeting Thursday &amp; Friday</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/30/mens-track-field-high-point-hosts-annual-2026-vertklasse-meeting-thursday-friday.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/30/mens-track-field-high-point-hosts-annual-2026-vertklasse-meeting-thursday-friday.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/TRK3-21-26-0092.jpg" /><br /><br />HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University track and field program will host its annual VertKlasse Meeting at Vert Stadium for the second home meet of the 2026 season. The Panthers will welcome nearly 50 schools to High Point on April 2-3.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/TRK3-21-26-0092.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/TRK3-21-26-0092.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/TRK3-21-26-0092.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23731</s:story_id></item><item><title>HPU Finishes Weekend at Raleigh &amp; Davidson Relays</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-track-field-hpu-finishes-weekend-at-raleigh-davidson-relays.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-track-field-hpu-finishes-weekend-at-raleigh-davidson-relays.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/28/LBW00878.png" /><br /><br />RALEIGH, N.C. – The High Point University men's track and field team traveled an hour east to N.C. State University for the Raleigh Relays which took place over the course of three days from March 26-28. The Panthers also competed at the Davidson Relays on Saturday March 28.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/28/LBW00878.png" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/28/LBW00878.png"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/28/LBW00878.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:24:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23725</s:story_id></item><item><title>Olivera Jr. Tabbed Big South Field Athlete of the Week</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/26/mens-track-field-olivera-jr-tabbed-big-south-field-athlete-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/26/mens-track-field-olivera-jr-tabbed-big-south-field-athlete-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/WEB_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Thursday morning, the Big South Conference announced the Men's Track & Field Athletes of the Week. Jason Olivera, Jr. was named the Men's Field Athlete of the Week after competing in the pole vault at the Bob Davidson Team Challenge hosted by High Point University last weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/WEB_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/WEB_copy.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/WEB_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23715</s:story_id></item><item><title>High Point Edges Akron to Win Bob Davidson Team Challenge</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/21/mens-track-field-high-point-edges-akron-to-win-bob-davidson-team-challenge.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/21/mens-track-field-high-point-edges-akron-to-win-bob-davidson-team-challenge.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/21/TRK3-21-26-0334.jpg" /><br /><br />HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point University men's track and field team opened the outdoor season with authority during the Bob Davidson Team Challenge, scoring 157.5 points and winning the meet with a dominant showing and finishing first out of 13 teams.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/TRK3-21-26-0334.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/TRK3-21-26-0334.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/TRK3-21-26-0334.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:27:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23701</s:story_id></item><item><title>High Point Hosts Bob Davidson Meet at Vert Stadium</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-track-field-high-point-hosts-bob-davidson-meet-at-vert-stadium.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-track-field-high-point-hosts-bob-davidson-meet-at-vert-stadium.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/19/BobDavidsonTeamChallenge.png" /><br /><br />HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University track and field program will host its first outdoor meet of the 2026 season at Vert Stadium this upcoming weekend. The Panthers will welcome 12 schools for the annual Bob Davidson Team Meeting on March 20-21.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/BobDavidsonTeamChallenge.png" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/BobDavidsonTeamChallenge.png"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/BobDavidsonTeamChallenge.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23691</s:story_id></item><item><title>Two Panthers Finish Indoor Season at NCAA Championships</title><link>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-track-field-two-panthers-finish-indoor-season-at-ncaa-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-track-field-two-panthers-finish-indoor-season-at-ncaa-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/13/track__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second year in a row, the High Point University track and field team sent two student-athletes to the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships. Ricardo Montes de Oca made the podium in the men's pole vault where he was crowned a First Team All-American. Justin Sluijter competed in the men's long jump and was named a Second Team All-American.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/track__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/track__1_.jpg"><media:title>""</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://highpointpanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/track__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>23677</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>