UTICA, NY - The Empire 8 has announced its athletes of the week, with men's track and field sprinter Tanner Warren (Mohawk, NY/Central Valley Academy) being included in the honorees. Warren helped the Pioneers win two events at the Ithaca College Six-Way Meet, earning two AARTFC qualifications. He will look to carry his momentum into the team's upcoming event, the Boston University Terrier Invite.

Warren began his day in Ithaca in the 400-meter dash, besting the 50-second mark and finishing after 49.63. Shortly after, Warren served as the anchor in the 4x200m relay, helping propel Utica to a 1:30:39, which ranks second fastest in program history. Both finish times bested the AARTFC qualifying standard.

The track and field team returns to action this coming Saturday, January 31st, when the team travels to Boston, Massachusetts, to compete in the Boston University Terrier Invite. Action is slated to begin at 10:30 am at BU's Track and Tennis Center.