TACOMA, Wash. - - Junior Avery Keith has been named the Northwest Conference Men's Track Student-Athlete of the Week following a standout performance at the Peyton-Shotwell Invitational.

Keith took first place in the 400m dash with a time of 48.41, a mark that currently ranks No. 17 in the nation for NCAA Division III. Competing in a mixed field, Keith was the top finisher, outrunning several athletes from Division I programs. While he has long been a force in the conference, this top-20 ranking further solidifies his status as one of the top sprinters in the country.

The Snohomish native doubled down on his performance in the 200m dash, dropping a personal best of 22.12. He finished as the fastest Division III runner in the field, taking eighth place.

By shaving time off his previous career best and holding a top national standing, Keith heads into the heart of the schedule with serious momentum for the Loggers. The team will look to keep energy high going into their next meet at the Jenn Boyman Memorial Invitational hosted by Linfield University on Saturday, April 4.