CONWAY, Ark. – The awards keep rolling in for the Central Arkansas track and field teams, as two Bears earned top performer of the year honors in the ASUN. Jeremiah Boudreaux had a dynamite first collegiate season, earning ASUN's Most Outstanding Freshman and Track Performer of the Year, and Joia Perry dominated her discipline en route to the Most Outstanding Field Performer of the Year.
 
Boudreaux was incredible his first season in Purple and Gray, competing in sprints and the high jump. And what a time he had at the ASUN Championships, earning Most Valuable Performer after claiming three golds. He won the 200m with a PR time of 20.95, the 110m hurdles with a 13.98, and was part of the 4x100 squad that won gold with a time of 40.23. He also placed fourth in the high jump, clearing 1.94m. And over the course of the spring, he took home six other gold medals at many other meets, making quite the impact in year one.
 
"Jeremiah has quickly become a leader and captain on our team. His work ethic on and off the track is second to none. I'm excited to watch what all he accomplishes through the next few years. He is a very special member of our team." – Head coach Josey Weaver
 
Speaking of impacts, the year Perry had was nothing short of amazing. She rewrote the throws portion of Central Arkansas' record books, oftentimes winning meets by 10-plus meters, depending on the throw. Her hammer throws are the stuff of legend, which culminated in a gold medal at the ASUN Championships, with a record 62.89m toss setting both the UCA and ASUN records. She also placed fourth in the discus with a distance of 43.28m, just under her personal best. Her hammer throws placed first in all but one meet this spring, and she cleared 60m three times across the season.
 
"From the time she left her freshman year till now she has constantly been working on improving herself. That's what the sport of track and field is all about, improvement of yourself and not getting caught up in others. Joia has worked hard at a lot of factors that have contributed to her success this year. The best is yet to come for her." – Head coach Josey Weaver
 
The pair lead a talented group of athletes to College Station, where the Bears will compete in the NCAA First Round this week.