Full Throttle Thursday: The Ultimate Soccer and Women's Track and Field Thursday Sports Feature!

         Good Afternoon and Happy Thursday May 14th, 2026 Hawk Fans! I hope this message finds you in high spirits on this delightful Thursday afternoon! May the rest of your day be filled with pleasure, momentum, and wonderful moments that bring a smile to your face. I wish you success in all your endeavors and hope that the remainder of your day continues to be as pleasant and promising as the morning has been. Today's Thursday Sports Feature will feature  UND Soccer's Brynn Belcher and Fighting Hawk Women's Outdoor Track and Field's Jadyn Keeler.


        Brynn Belcher is a Midfielder for the UND Soccer team, showcasing her athletic prowess and commitment to collegiate sports. Originally hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, Belcher is pursuing a degree in Marketing while balancing her academic and athletic commitments. Throughout her collegiate soccer career, she has demonstrated consistent participation, playing in a total of 52 games and contributing to her team's performance. While her scoring record is modest, with one career goal and three career assists, Belcher has been a dedicated team player. In the 2025 season, she played in 18 games, during which she scored her sole career goal and recorded two assists, highlighting her ability to contribute to the team's offensive strategies. As she approaches her senior year in 2026, Belcher continues to be an integral part of the UND Soccer program, representing her university with skill and determination.


        Jadyn Keeler is a Senior athlete on the Fighting Hawk Women's Track and Field team, hailing from Barrie, Ontario. Pursuing a degree in Molecular and Integrative Biology, Keeler has established herself as a remarkable distance runner with numerous notable achievements. During her freshman year in 2021-2022, she made an impressive debut by being selected Newcomer of the Championships after she tallied the most points by a true freshman athlete at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Her athletic journey continued with a redshirt season in 2022-2023, during which she earned a win in the 3,000m Steeplechase at the Ron Masanz Classic. In Keeler's sophomore year in 2023-2024, she demonstrated her competitive prowess by qualifying for the National Collegiate Athletic Association West Preliminary Round in the 3,000m steeplechase, finishing in thirty-eighth place. Her most significant accomplishment came during her junior season in 2024- 2025 when she advanced to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships, ultimately earning recognition as a 2nd Team All-American in the 10,000m event, solidifying her status as an exceptional collegiate athlete.


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                   Shayla Miller 

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