Courtesy of NSUDemons.com
Any time a feat happens that hasn’t in a decade, it is quite an accomplishment.
Former Lincoln Prep star and current Northwestern State Demon Zachaeus Beard finished eighth in the men’s 100-meter dash, running a 10.10 to earn First Team All-American on the campus of the University of Oregon.
The last first team selection in the men’s 100 for NSU was Justin Walker, who finished fourth in the event in 2014.
“Zach had a great day,” NSU head coach Mike Heimerman said. “That’s a huge accomplishment. That was an amazing race. He led for most of the race and just got a little tight at the end.
“He has had an amazing season and he has the Olympic trails in a couple of weeks which I think he will run faster.”
Like he always does, the senior recorded a quick start and led for much of the race before being edged out.
Houston’s Louie Hinchliffe came away with the title, running a blazing 9.95, narrowly beating out a pair of Auburn runners, Favour Ashe (9.99) and Kanyinsola Ajayi (10.01), who finished second and third, respectively.
Beard’s finishes his NSU career as one of the more decorated male sprinters in school history, with his name all across the program record book.
He finishes his collegiate career with his head held high.
“It feels sour, but sweet all at the same time,” Beard said. “It’s crazy actually. I thank God through it all. I gave NSU track and field everything I had. There is no way I can’t leave happy. Much love.
ZEB out.”
