Pioneers of the Week

Spencer Vanek (Track & Field) and Evelyn Troxel (Track & Field)

Pioneers of the Week
March 11, 2025

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Spencer Vanek -- Sprints -- Senior -- Viola, Wis. / Kickapoo

Vanek broke the UW-Platteville school record in the 400m this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse Last Qualifier Meet and secured his spot into the upcoming NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the process. His time of 48.54 in the 400m shattered the previous school record by .47 seconds, and his time was also a .68 second personal best.

Evelyn Troxel -- Pole Vault -- Sophomore -- Whitewater, Wis. / Whitewater

Troxel recorded a new personal best in the pole vault this past weekend at the UW-Platteville Last Qualifier Meet on Friday. Her clearance of 10' 7" won the competition and moved her up to eighth on the UW-Platteville All-Time Top 10 List.

 

Other's Nominated:

Danny Hodel -- OF -- Freshman -- Manhattan, Ill. / Lincoln-Way West
Brady Hoppert -- RHP -- Senior -- New Berlin, Wis. / Martin Luther