AMC Men's Indoor T&F Athletes of the Week - No. 4 (Jan. 27)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Brenin Howell and Trystan Wright of Columbia were named this week's American Midwest Conference Men' Track and Field Athletes of the Week, announced the conference office this afternoon.

Both athletes are now eligible for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week which is announced on Wednesday.

AMC Men's Indoor Field Athlete
Brenin Howell, Columbia
So | Westran, Mo.

• Won the shot put title in the Snowbird Open, earning a NAIA "B" Standard
• He tossed a 15.89-mark to qualify for the NAIA Indoor Nationals which was also a new school record

Other Notable Performance:
Jacob Polacek, William Woods: finished second in the high jump at the Monmouth Midwest Invitational
Tucker Coleman, Williams Baptist: set a new career-high in the weight throw with a 16.57-meter mark which placed him second

Nominees: Solomon Barnes, Central Baptist; Jacob Polacek, William Woods; Brett Bushue, UHSP; Brenin Howell, Columbia; Jackie Wilson, Missouri Baptist; Tucker Coleman, Williams Baptist

AMC Men's Indoor Track Athlete
Trystan Wright, Columbia
Jr. | Calloway County, Ky.

• Competed in the Snowbird Open
• Finished second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.59

Other Notable Performance: Xavier Flemister, Harris-Stowe: finished 13^th in the NAIA/JUCO Challenge at the 60-meter dash

Nominees: Josh Brown, Central Baptist; Xavier Flemister, Harris-Stowe; 4x200 Relay Team (Demario Wright, Ben Speaks, Noah Phillips and Jacob Polacek), William Woods; Trystan Wright, Columbia; Xander Dewitt, Missouri Baptist

2024 AMC Men's Indoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week (Field; Track)
Week One (Dec. 9): Brett Bushue, UHSP; Elias Neely, Missouri Baptist
Week Two (Jan. 13): Kenny Miller, Columbia; Shaun Roberts, Missouri Baptist
Week Three (Jan. 20): Ben Speaks, William Woods; Jenson Starr, William Woods
Week Four (Jan. 27): Trystan Wright, Columbia; Brenin Howell, Columbia