NB3FIT track and field team sends record number of athletes to regionals

The NB3FIT Track and Field team closed one of its strongest seasons to date with standout performances at the state championships, where athletes qualified for regionals and earned personal bests across multiple events.

This season, 120 athletes representing 26 tribal communities participated in the program, making it the largest team in NB3FIT history. At the state meet, the team entered 15 relay teams and more than 220 individual events. Athletes recorded more than 100 personal records, and 51 athletes qualified for the USATF Region 10 Championships by finishing in the top four of their events.

The team continued its success in distance races, breaking season and all-time NB3FIT records in the 800-, 1,500- and 3,000-meter runs. Strong performances also came in sprints, relays, jumps and throws, reflecting the growth of the program across every event group.

Among the top finishers were Brayden Fragua (Pueblo of Jemez), who placed second in the 1,500-meter run and third in the 800-meter run; LauRen Correa (Pueblo of Acoma and Pueblo of Isleta), who finished second in the 800-meter run; Akira Toya (Navajo Nation and Pueblo of Jemez), who earned second in the 800-meter run and fourth in the long jump; and Christopher Nastacio (Pueblo of San Felipe), who placed second in the javelin and third in the discus.

NB3FIT relay teams also had a strong showing. The 11-12 boys 4×100-meter relay team and the 11-12 girls 4×400-meter relay team each captured state titles. Several other relay teams earned top-four finishes, contributing to the team’s overall success.

The program also saw continued growth in its older age divisions, creating more opportunities for leadership and mentorship among athletes while strengthening the team’s culture and sense of community.

The season continues July 9-11 at the USATF Region 10 Championships in El Paso, Texas. NB3FIT will send its largest group of regional qualifiers to date as athletes compete for the opportunity to advance to the national championships.