Austin Trivett

Austin Trivett
Austin Trivett
  • Hometown:
    Defiance, Ohio
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Defiance
  • Events:
    Pole Vault
  • Major:
    Business Administration
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Demecs Breaks Record at Gregory Invitational
Demecs Breaks Record at Gregory Invitational

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The 2011 outdoor track and field season came to an end on Friday for Defiance College, with Aaron Demecs, Justin Perkins and Austin Trivett scoring top-10 finishes at North Central’s Gregory Invitational.

Bingley, Trivett and Switzer Earn All-HCAC Accolades
Bingley, Trivett and Switzer Earn All-HCAC Accolades

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference released its list of All-HCAC track and field performers on Thursday, with three DC athletes receiving recognition. Austin Trivett and Kim Bingley took First Team All-HCAC, while Kaitlin Switzer earned Honorable Mention.

Men’s Track Takes Fourth at HCAC Outdoor Championships
Men’s Track Takes Fourth at HCAC Outdoor Championships

HANOVER, Ind. – The men’s track and field team finished fourth at the 2011 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships. Rose-Hulman won the championship meet with 226.50 points, while Franklin (123), Manchester (88.5), Defiance (80) and Anderson (74) rounded out the top five.

Men Tied for Third After First Day of Outdoor Championships
Men Tied for Third After First Day of Outdoor Championships

HANOVER, Ind. – The Yellow Jackets are locked in a three-way tie for third place after the first day of action at the 2011 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships. Rose-Hulman leads the way with 73 points, while Earlham (30), Defiance (29), Anderson (29) and Franklin (29) comprise the two through five spots.

Beaverson Leads Men’s Track at AU-Preconference Invite
Beaverson Leads Men’s Track at AU-Preconference Invite

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Jackets traveled to Anderson University on Thursday to get a final tune-up before the HCAC Outdoor Championships next weekend. Junior thrower, Josh Beaverson, highlighted the AU Pre-Conference Invitational for Defiance with a pair of season-best performances.

Men’s Track Competes At All-Ohio Championships
Men’s Track Competes At All-Ohio Championships

DELAWARE, Ohio – The men’s track and field team traveled to Ohio Wesleyan University on Saturday to compete in the Div. III All-Ohio Championships. DC’s Ryan Perry, Justin Perkins, Austin Trivett and Dan Hardin-Wallace each posted All-Ohio performances at the meet.

Men’s Track and Field Places Third at Yellow Jacket Open
Men’s Track and Field Places Third at Yellow Jacket Open

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s track and field team garnered 102 points in a third-place showing at the Yellow Jacket Open on Friday. Austin Trivett and Justin Perkins each posted conference-leading marks in DC’s last home meet of the season.

Rolander and Trivett Take HCAC Athlete of the Week Honors
Rolander and Trivett Take HCAC Athlete of the Week Honors

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Marlea Rolander and Austin Trivett led their respective teams to a pair of victories at the Dick Small Invitational on Saturday, and were honored by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference on Monday, when the league office announced its athletes of the week.

Men’s Track and Field Defends Title at Dick Small Invitational
Men’s Track and Field Defends Title at Dick Small Invitational

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Justin Perkins broke his own school record in the 5,000-meter run, and the men’s track and field team defended its title at the Dick Small Invitational on Saturday. The Jackets earned 191.50 points to take top honors in their first meet of the 2011 outdoor season.

Men’s Track and Field Ranked Second in HCAC Preseason Poll
Men’s Track and Field Ranked Second in HCAC Preseason Poll

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s track and field team received a second-place ranking with 89 points in the 2011 HCAC Preseason Coaches Poll, released by the conference office on Wednesday. Defiance also had five athletes placed on the Preseason Athletes-to-Watch list.

Defiance Places Four on HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team
Defiance Places Four on HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team

REENWOOD, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2011 All-Sportsmanship Team on Tuesday for the winter seasons. The award is part of the league-wide initiative to promote good sportsmanship.

DC Track and Field Ends Indoor Season at North Central
DC Track and Field Ends Indoor Season at North Central

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The Defiance College track and field team wrapped up its 2011 indoor season on Friday evening, at the North Central College Last Chance Qualifier in Naperville, Ill. DC’s Tyler Anderson, Justin Perkins, Marlea Rolander and Austin Trivett made the trip to compete.

Tyler Anderson Named HCAC Field Athlete of the Week
Tyler Anderson Named HCAC Field Athlete of the Week

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Defiance’s Tyler Anderson was recognized as the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Field Athlete of the Week on Monday, after taking top honors in the pole vault at the Fred Wilt Memorial Invitational on Saturday, while leading DC to a second-place team finish.

Bidlack Shines in DC’s Second-Place Finish at Fred Wilt Meet
Bidlack Shines in DC’s Second-Place Finish at Fred Wilt Meet

ANDERSON, Ind. – Seth Bidlack turned in a school-record and conference-leading performance in the 1,000-meter run, and the Yellow Jackets finished second out of 13 teams at the Fred Wilt Memorial Invitational at Anderson University on Saturday.

Multi-Talented Trivett Tabbed Most Outstanding Field Athlete
Multi-Talented Trivett Tabbed Most Outstanding Field Athlete

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Austin Trivett will go down as the best field athlete in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s inaugural indoor track and field season. The senior was tagged as the Most Outstanding Field Athlete of the Year after leading DC to a second-place finish at the HCAC Indoor Championships.

DC Places Second at Inaugural HCAC Indoor Championships
DC Places Second at Inaugural HCAC Indoor Championships

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Yellow Jackets placed second at the inaugural Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Championships, held at Anderson University on Saturday. Defiance garnered 100 points on the day, and saw Austin Trivett honored as the Most Outstanding Field Athlete.

Men’s Track and Field Has Seven Earn Indoor All-Ohio Honors
Men’s Track and Field Has Seven Earn Indoor All-Ohio Honors

GAMBIER, Ohio – The men’s track and field team placed 13th with 15.50 points in the Div. III Indoor All-Ohio Championships at Kenyon College on Saturday. Defiance saw seven of its athletes receive Indoor All-Ohio honors, and broke a school record in the distance medley relay for the second-straight year.

DC Sets Marks at Season-Opening Northwest Ohio Invitational
DC Sets Marks at Season-Opening Northwest Ohio Invitational

FINDLAY, Ohio – DC’s 2011 indoor track and field season got under way on Friday, when the Jackets took part in the Northwest Ohio Invitational in Findlay, Ohio. HCAC Preseason Runner-to-Watch, Justin Perkins, got off to a good start by breaking DC’s school record in the 3,000-meter run.

Men’s Track and Field Picked Second in HCAC Preseason Poll
Men’s Track and Field Picked Second in HCAC Preseason Poll

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s indoor track and field team was picked to finish second in the inaugural Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, released by the league office on Tuesday. Defiance also had five athletes selected as HCAC Preseason Athletes-to-Watch.