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BROWNSVILLE, Texas \u2014 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Track & Field program reached a historic milestone in its inaugural season as freshman Indra Ibarra became the program\u2019s first-ever national qualifier.<\/p>\n
Ibarra punched her ticket to the 2026 NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships after posting a time of 18 minutes, 34.16 seconds in the 5,000-meter run on March 28 at the Charles Austin Classic hosted by Texas State University in San Marcos.<\/p>\n
Her performance surpassed the national qualifying standard of 18:45.18.<\/p>\n
The achievement marks a significant moment for a first-year program under head coach Basilio Mendoza, who has led the Scorpions through their debut season.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a huge accomplishment for Indra and for our program,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cTo have a national qualifier in our first year sets the tone for what we are building at 51ÁÔÆæ.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ibarra\u2019s race not only secured her place on the national stage but also established an early benchmark for the young program, which continues to grow and develop in its inaugural campaign.<\/p>\n
With the national championships ahead, Ibarra will represent 51ÁÔÆæ as the program\u2019s first qualifier, highlighting a strong start and promising future for Scorpions Track & Field.<\/p>\n
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