The Portland State women's and men's track and field teams were picked to finish fifth and ninth, respectively, this outdoor season, as the Big Sky Conference released its annual preseason coaches poll Wednesday.

That Michael Casey Kubisiak (he goes by "Casey") is still running is a testament to persistence, patience (his and those around him) and hard work.

That Michael Casey Kubisiak (he goes by "Casey") is still running is a testament to persistence, patience (his and those around him) and hard work.

Ten-time Big Sky champion and Portland State track alum Geronne Black will compete in the 60 meters at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland this weekend for Trinidad & Tobago.

Ten-time Big Sky champion and Portland State track alum Geronne Black will compete in the 60 meters at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland this weekend for Trinidad & Tobago.

Sophomore Sheldon Prince and freshman Gifton Okoronkwo won Big Sky titles in the men's 400 meters and triple jump, respectively, Saturday, as the Portland State track and field teams wrapped competition at the Big Sky Championships in Holt Arena.