Justin Larson, a Dayville School alumnus, competes in the javelin event earlier this season for Western Oregon University's team. The junior placed sixth at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Allendale, Mich.

ALLENDALE, Mich. – Justin Larson’s javelin is on fire.

The Dayville School alumnus, who is a junior at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, has surpassed his lifetime best in javelin, while earning All-American when he finished sixth overall in the event at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

The May 21-23 event was held at Grand Valley State University in Allentown, Mich.

Larson, who has qualified for the national championships three times, placed ninth last year.

He threw a lifetime best of 218-9 on May 23, breaking WOU’s school record by 6 feet 8 inches.