Sam Houston State track and field welcomes three student-athletes to its 2017 signing class, coach Jesse Parker announced Wednesday.

Eight Bearkat sports greats will be inducted into the Sam Houston men's and women's Halls of Honor at a special dinner at the Lowman Student Center Friday, November 4 at 6 p.m.

Sam Houston women's program, six combined athletes recognized by U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association for academic and athletic success.

Five Sam Houston State men were named to the 2016 Southland Conference Cross Country and Track and Field All-Academic Team, highlighted by Outdoor Student-Athlete of the Year Tyler Adams.

Danielle Demas joins Ashley Jenkins and Elizabeth Lyssy as Bearkat women who earned a spot in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field championships in Oregon

Ashley Jenkins and Elizabeth Lyssy both earned spots in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field National Championships Friday in the West Prelims in Kansas