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2027 Men's Track & Field Roster

Ben Sonneland
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Colby Shamblin

  • Event(s):
    Throws
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    190
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Major:
    Psychology
  • Hometown:
    Spokane, WA
  • High School:
    Northwest Christian HS
  • Previous School:
    Northwest Christian HS

Summary

Biography

TFRRS PROFILE

2026
• Competed in 9 meets for the Eagles
• Earned 18th place in the javelin at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships
• Posted a season-best and breaking the school record javelin mark of 69.91m (229' 4") at the UCR Spring Break Classic
• Earned a top-three finish in the javelin at the PacWest Championships, placing second overall
• Placed first in the javelin at the Steve Scott Invitational with a throw of 59.30m (194' 7")

PERSONAL
• Born on August 31, 2006 to Justin and Callie Shamblin
• Has four siblings: Macey, Brodie, Landen, and Graceson
• Enjoys downhill longboarding and playing Minecraft
• Majoring in Psychology and is considering a future career in psychology or working with his father in waste management
• Favorite Bible Verse: Judges 16:28
• Reason Why I Chose Biola: “I wanted to be part of a team that pushes me to be a better man of God and a better athlete. Because of that, I went where the Lord led me, and through my friend Dakotah, He led me to Biola.”

HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Northwest Christian High School in 2025
• Spent three varsity seasons with the Crusaders
• Competed in the 2B Northeast League
• The No. 1 javelin thrower in school history and school record holder
• Served as team captain during his junior year
• Three-time state champion in the javelin
• Earned All-American honors at Nike Outdoor Nationals and the Junior Olympics
• Also played football and basketball for the Crusaders, serving as a varsity team captain in both sports

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Historical Player Information

  • 2026Freshman

    Throws
    6'2" 190 lbs

  • 2027Sophomore

    Throws
    6'2" 190 lbs
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