Trojan Sophomore Breanna Newton turned in a gutsy performance to qualify for the NAIA National meet in the 1000 meter run. The HLG men and women traveled to Central College in Pella, IA for the Dutch Athletic classic, where Newton dominated the 1000 meter race. Breanna led the race from the start, clocking a time of 3:03.97. Breanna will be heading to the NAIA National Championship Meet in Geneva, OH March 1-3.
Congratulation Breanna, we look forward to some great results in Ohio!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Whitomore and McClaughy Join the Trojan Men and Women
Freshman transfer Taylor Whitmore (University of Wyoming) and Sophomore transfer Trenda McClaughry (Cowley County Community College) join the HLG Track and Field and Cross Country teams this spring.
Taylor is from Cheyenne, Wyoming and was an all state athlete at Cheyenne Central High School.
Trenda is from Rich Hill, Missouri. She was integral part of the Cowley County team placing sixth in the conference and seventh in the region in the outdoor 1,500-meter run.
Look for good things from Taylor and Trenda!
Taylor is from Cheyenne, Wyoming and was an all state athlete at Cheyenne Central High School.
Trenda is from Rich Hill, Missouri. She was integral part of the Cowley County team placing sixth in the conference and seventh in the region in the outdoor 1,500-meter run.
Look for good things from Taylor and Trenda!
Trojans Off To a Good Start For Indoor Season
The Trojan men and women are off to a great start for the 2012 indoor track and field season. After competing in four meets to date the Trojans have had some great performances.
For the first meet back after Christmas break, the team traveled to the University of Illinois to take on some challenging Division I competition. Philiph Tonui set a new school record in the 3000 meter run with a time of 8:52, falling six seconds short of qualifying for the National meet. Fellow Trojan Ethan Huff had a great return from the break as well, clocking personal bests in both the 400 and 200 meter runs.
Next, the team went to the Goldstein Invitational hosted by the University of Indiana. Sophomore Breanna Newton broke school records in both the 800 meter and mile run, improving her mile time by four seconds. Ethan Huff also set a new school record in the 600 meter run with a time of 1:25.37, just three seconds off of qualifying for the National meet. Zach Lewis opened his indoor season with a strong 800 meter run with a time of 2:00. Finally, John Anderson conditionally qualified for the NAIA National meet in the Heptathlon.
Look for the Trojan men and women to continue to improve throughout this indoor season, breaking more records and qualifying more athletes for the National meet!
For the first meet back after Christmas break, the team traveled to the University of Illinois to take on some challenging Division I competition. Philiph Tonui set a new school record in the 3000 meter run with a time of 8:52, falling six seconds short of qualifying for the National meet. Fellow Trojan Ethan Huff had a great return from the break as well, clocking personal bests in both the 400 and 200 meter runs.
Next, the team went to the Goldstein Invitational hosted by the University of Indiana. Sophomore Breanna Newton broke school records in both the 800 meter and mile run, improving her mile time by four seconds. Ethan Huff also set a new school record in the 600 meter run with a time of 1:25.37, just three seconds off of qualifying for the National meet. Zach Lewis opened his indoor season with a strong 800 meter run with a time of 2:00. Finally, John Anderson conditionally qualified for the NAIA National meet in the Heptathlon.
Look for the Trojan men and women to continue to improve throughout this indoor season, breaking more records and qualifying more athletes for the National meet!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Newton and Tonui Compete at Nationals
For the second consecutive season, Lady Trojan cross country runner Breanna Newton competed in the NAIA Women's Cross Country National Championships held in Vancouver, Wash. Newton finished the 3.1 mile course in 20:28 with an average mile time of 6:36. Her finish placed her 243rd overall out of 323 runners.
Fellow Trojan Philiph Tonui also competed at the National Championships for the third year in a row.
Tonui finished the five mile course in 25:23 with an average mile time of 5:07. He improved his time by 30 seconds from last season's national meet to place 60th overall out of 312 runners.
"As a coach I was very pleased with how Breanna and Philiph represented our school and how they competed," stated Coach Jex. "They did the best they could and that is all that I ask of them."
The Trojans now look ahead to the indoor track and field season. They are slated to compete in ten meets this winter, starting with the Bob Timmons Classic at the University of Kansas on December 3rd.
Fellow Trojan Philiph Tonui also competed at the National Championships for the third year in a row.
Tonui finished the five mile course in 25:23 with an average mile time of 5:07. He improved his time by 30 seconds from last season's national meet to place 60th overall out of 312 runners.
"As a coach I was very pleased with how Breanna and Philiph represented our school and how they competed," stated Coach Jex. "They did the best they could and that is all that I ask of them."
The Trojans now look ahead to the indoor track and field season. They are slated to compete in ten meets this winter, starting with the Bob Timmons Classic at the University of Kansas on December 3rd.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Trojans Heading to NAIA Nationals
Breanna Newton and Philiph Tonui have both qualified for the NAIA Cross Country National Championships.
Newton ran a great conference race to qualify, running a time of 19:57 for the 5k race finishing in sixth place. This will be Breanna's second time at the National meet.
Tonui will be making his third trip to Nationals after finishing eighth at the conference meet with a time of 26:03.
The National Championships will be held on November 19 in Vancouver, Washington.
Newton ran a great conference race to qualify, running a time of 19:57 for the 5k race finishing in sixth place. This will be Breanna's second time at the National meet.
Tonui will be making his third trip to Nationals after finishing eighth at the conference meet with a time of 26:03.
The National Championships will be held on November 19 in Vancouver, Washington.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Trojans Last Tune Up Before Conference
The Trojans traveled to Lamoni, Iowa for the Graceland University Invite to run in their last regular season race of the fall. On a tough hilly course with a long turns, the Trojans came away with a lot of confidence and a great showing.
The Lady Trojans put three women in the top 15 and were one of only two teams to do that. With strong pack running; Breanne Newton (10th) 20:18, Mandi Riddle (14th) 20:25 and Nicole Griesbaum (15th) 20:25, the women finished within 5 places of each other. The top 5 for the ladies was wrapped up by freshman Jennifer Yoder (30th) 21:28 and Sarah Erickson(34th) 21:37. The ladies finished in 5th place as a team and ran a great race.
On the men's side, it was a day full of surprises. Lead once again by Phillip Tonui's strong second place finish, the Trojans surprised the field and ran to a third place finish as a team. The Trojans placed two runners in the top twenty ; Philiph (2nd) 26:07 and John Bedsworth (19th) 28:42. Next for the Trojans came, Troy Pace(21) 29:01; Zach Lewis (26) 29:29; Brett Jones (28) 29:37. Rounding out the men's team was a gutsy performance by Tyler Malone who finished right behind Brett Jones. Tyler ended the race with some lower leg pain and will see the doctor this week. Please pray for him. The next race for the Trojans is the AMC Conference meet and a chance at nationals on November 5th. The race is at Forest Park so if you are in the St. Louis area come cheer on the Trojans.
The Lady Trojans put three women in the top 15 and were one of only two teams to do that. With strong pack running; Breanne Newton (10th) 20:18, Mandi Riddle (14th) 20:25 and Nicole Griesbaum (15th) 20:25, the women finished within 5 places of each other. The top 5 for the ladies was wrapped up by freshman Jennifer Yoder (30th) 21:28 and Sarah Erickson(34th) 21:37. The ladies finished in 5th place as a team and ran a great race.
On the men's side, it was a day full of surprises. Lead once again by Phillip Tonui's strong second place finish, the Trojans surprised the field and ran to a third place finish as a team. The Trojans placed two runners in the top twenty ; Philiph (2nd) 26:07 and John Bedsworth (19th) 28:42. Next for the Trojans came, Troy Pace(21) 29:01; Zach Lewis (26) 29:29; Brett Jones (28) 29:37. Rounding out the men's team was a gutsy performance by Tyler Malone who finished right behind Brett Jones. Tyler ended the race with some lower leg pain and will see the doctor this week. Please pray for him. The next race for the Trojans is the AMC Conference meet and a chance at nationals on November 5th. The race is at Forest Park so if you are in the St. Louis area come cheer on the Trojans.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
HLG's Newton and Tonui Named AMC Runners of the Week
After standout performances at the Illinois Collegiate Invite, Breanna Newton and Philip Tonui were named the American Midwest Conference runners of the week.
The Invite was Newton's first time racing since being sidelined with an injury in early September. She finished fourth in the 6k race with a time of 23:50, leading the Lady Trojans to a second place team finish.
Tonui went out ahead of the pack and never looked back, winning the 8k race with a time of 25:58. He lead the men to a fifth place team finish.
The Invite was Newton's first time racing since being sidelined with an injury in early September. She finished fourth in the 6k race with a time of 23:50, leading the Lady Trojans to a second place team finish.
Tonui went out ahead of the pack and never looked back, winning the 8k race with a time of 25:58. He lead the men to a fifth place team finish.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Trojan men and women were back racing this weekend at the Central Methodist University Invite. Despite the warm weather, both teams made a good showing with the men finishing sixth out of seven teams, and the women finished sixth of eight.
On the men's side, Philiph Tonui was the top finisher for HLG with a time of 26:29 for 8k. John Bedworth came in second for the team at 28:12 and Troy Pace was third with a time of 29:14.
For the women, Mandi Riddle was the team medalist with a time 20:37 for 5k. Close behind her were Nicole Griesbaum at 21:14, Sarah Erickson at 21:23, and Jennifer Yoder at 21:25. Both Riddle and Erickson made a two minute improvement on their times from last year on this course.
Both teams will be in action this upcoming weekend at the Illinois College Invitational in Jacksonville, Illinois.
In recruiting; Reid Echelmeier, from Lafayette County High School in Higginsville, Missouri will be making an official visit later this week. Reid is a sprinter specializing in 110 (16.29) and 300 (40.85) meter hurdles. Reid would bring some great speed to the Trojan men's team and would be a great addition.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
HLG Track and Field Seeking Volunteer Coaches
Hannibal LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri is seeking applicants for a Volunteer Track & Field Coach. As a coach, you would assist with all aspects of the Track & Field department including, but not limited to, assisting coaching staff with team travel, recruiting, and helping with any day to day operations.
HLG is a member of the NAIA and part of the American Mid-West Conference. The HLG women are the 2011 Track and Field conference champions.
Requirements: Relevant Track & Field experience as a coach or collegiate athlete with a special emphasis in horizontal jumps, sprints, or throws.
This position starts ASAP, but is negotiable.
To Apply: Please e-mail Head Coach Tracy Jex at tracy.jex@hlg.edu
HLG is a member of the NAIA and part of the American Mid-West Conference. The HLG women are the 2011 Track and Field conference champions.
Requirements: Relevant Track & Field experience as a coach or collegiate athlete with a special emphasis in horizontal jumps, sprints, or throws.
This position starts ASAP, but is negotiable.
To Apply: Please e-mail Head Coach Tracy Jex at tracy.jex@hlg.edu
Saturday, September 24, 2011
A Week Off But Working Hard
With the next two weeks off from competition, the Trojan men and women had a great week of tough workouts. Nothing like a few mile repeats, some killer hills, and a long run to get the men and women ready for the CMU Invite. This week of training culminated with an intense game of ultimate Frisbee, with the Cross Country men and women coming out on top of the Track and Field men and women.
The break from racing has also given some needed rest to a few Trojans that have been struggling with injuries. Sophomore Breanna Newton is the lone Trojan on the injured list but will hopefully return to practice within the week.
In recruiting news, Wyoming standout Taylor Whitmore will be making an official campus visit in October. Taylor who placed second in the state in the 800m (1:59.60) and 10th in the cross country championships (17:32) would be an outstanding addition to the HLG Men's team!
The break from racing has also given some needed rest to a few Trojans that have been struggling with injuries. Sophomore Breanna Newton is the lone Trojan on the injured list but will hopefully return to practice within the week.
In recruiting news, Wyoming standout Taylor Whitmore will be making an official campus visit in October. Taylor who placed second in the state in the 800m (1:59.60) and 10th in the cross country championships (17:32) would be an outstanding addition to the HLG Men's team!
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