Records fall in track and field season opening meet
BISMARCK - The Dickinson State track and field team competed in the University of Mary Marauder Open on Friday and Saturday and came away with some big results. On the day three school records were set with Wrenzi Wrzesinski, Katilyn McColly and Kori Nagel all setting new marks for the Blue Hawks. In addition to the school records, a number of Blue Hawks provisionally punched their tickets to nationals on the first weekend of competition with their performance.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Wresinski set a new school record in the 60 meter hurdles at 8.77 seconds
- McColly set a school record in the penathalon with 3414 points and currently sits second in the NAIA
- Nagel set a new school record in the shot put with 13.88 meters and is currently the NAIA leader
- Galen Brantley III provisionally qualified in the shot put with a throw of 15.25 meters
- Martin Farver placed third in the 200 meters with a time of 22.53 seconds
- Quinton Lewis placed fourth in the 60 meters with a time of 7.00 seconds
FROM THE COACH
"We took a partial team up the Bismarck this weekend and couldn't be happier with the results," said head coach Shayne Wittkopp. This meet was an opportunity for the athletes that were ready to compete and the kids didn't disappoint. I'm was most impressed with the hawks going out and competing, as a coach that's what you look for."
"Three school records were set on the womens side is impressive. Not only that but the 3 fastest times ever run in the 60H at DSU happened in a short span by 2 athletes. Obviously we were happy with Kori in the shot put, breaking the school record and now sitting number one in the NAIA is a great start to the season."
WHATS NEXT
The Blue Hawks will take some time to prepare for the rest of the season before heading back to Bismarck for the Mike Thorson Open on January 14.