University of Central Arkansas sprinter Zachary Jewell, a senior from Mena, advanced in the 100 and 200 meters on Wednesday night in first-round races at the NCAA West Prelims held in College Station, Texas.
Jewell had the fourth time in the 100 (a wind-aided 10.07 seconds) and 12rg time in the 200 (20.62) at Texas A&M's Cushing Stadium to advance to the semifinals in both events, which will be held Friday night.
The University of Arkansas advanced seven athletes in first-round races, led by senior Gilbert Boit, who ran 29:10.36 to take second in the 10,000 and advance to the NCAA Championships held June 9-12 in Eugene, Ore.