HOW IT HAPPENED IN ROMEOVILLE
The Flyers turned in a strong performance at the Purdue Northwest meet in Romeoville against Purdue Northwest and Dominican University, shaking off the rust after Christmas break and showing promising early-season form. Lewis delivered multiple standout performances and several marks approaching the NCAA standard.

Abraham Christian (Huntley, Ill./Huntley HS) highlighted the men's field events with a personal best leap of 2.11 meters in the high jump, securing an NCAA-qualifying mark. In the throws, Ben Saucedo () posted a PR of 18.10 meters in the weight throw and narrowly missed the NCAA standard, continuing a strong trend from the Flyers' throwing group. Brian Holmes (Naperville, Ill./Naperville North HS) also recorded a personal best of 7.57 in the 55-meter hurdles, finishing just off the national qualifying mark.

On the women's side, Denise Hernandez (Naperville, Ill./Naperville North HS) continued her impressive start to the season, earning an NCAA-qualifying mark in the long jump with a leap of 6.00 meters. On the track, Kristina Findley (LaGrange, Ill./Lyons Township) placed second in the 600 meters (1:43.92), while Kamile Bickute () followed closely in third (1:46.14). Madison Findley (LaGrange, Ill./Lyons Township) added another podium finish, taking second in the mile with a time of 5:38.21.

The men's distance group also had a strong showing, led by Declan Hurley's (Frankfort, Ill./Lincoln-Way East) third-place finish in the mile (4:38.92). Carter Pankiewicz (Plainfield, Ill./Oswego East), Sadri Ozgul (Burr Ridge, Ill./Stagg), and Gerry Cushing () rounded out a strong showing with fourth, sixth, and seventh-place finishes, respectively. Oscar Montiel (Worth, Ill./Shephard) added a third place result in the 600 meters, crossing the line in 1:31.07.

Overall, it was a solid home opener for the Flyers, highlighted by NCAA-qualifying performances, personal records, and encouraging signs as the team builds momentum heading deeper into the indoor season.

UP NEXT 
The Flyers return to action Friday, January 16th in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Hoosier Horsepower Classic.