ACCAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week - Week 3

Graphic titled “Track & Field Athletes of the Week – Week 3” featuring four athletes on an orange background with ACCAC branding. From left to right: Cole Carpenter (Glendale, Men’s Track Athlete), Mickayla Gardener (Central Arizona, Women’s Track Athlete), Michael Mickelson (Mesa, Men’s Field Athlete), and Maleah Tucker (Mesa, Women’s Field Athlete).

Posted: Jan 27, 2026

Men's Track Athlete of the Week

Cole Carpenter – Glendale Community College
Carpenter won the 200 meters (21.36) and helped lead GCC to a first-place finish in the 4x400m relay (3:09.95) at the PVCC Indoor. He is currently ranked No. 5 nationally in the 200m and No. 2 nationally in the 4x400m relay. This is Carpenter's second ACCAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week honor this season.

Women's Track Athlete of the Week

Mickayla Gardener – Central Arizona College
Gardener swept the sprint events at the PVCC Indoor, winning the 60 meters (7.46) and the 200 meters (24.14). Her performances currently rank No. 2 nationally in the 60m and No. 3 nationally in the 200m at the NJCAA Division I level.

Men's Field Athlete of the Week

Michael Mickelson – Mesa Community College
Mickelson claimed first place in the pole vault at the PVCC Indoor after clearing 4.93 meters, a mark that currently ranks No. 3 nationally at the NJCAA Division I level.

Women's Field Athlete of the Week

Maleah Tucker – Mesa Community College
Tucker captured first place in the weight throw with a mark of 17.00 meters at the PVCC Indoor, maintaining her position as No. 1 in the nation at the NJCAA Division I level. This marks Tucker's second ACCAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week award this season.