While snowy weather prevented the HLG track & field team from kicking off the outdoor campaign as planned, Tuesday brought about the team's first chance to compete outdoors. Making the short drive to Canton, MO, the Trojans met up with Culver-Stockton College for a Tuesday tilt that also included a handful of athletes from McKendree and Ashford.
RESULTS
On the women's side, Sarah Erickson had a very strong day taking home first place finishes in in 1500m (5:24.90) and 800m (2:36.20) events. Brittni Bastean took second place in the high jump (1.52m) while Jocelyn Bright had a solid outdoor debut in the triple jump (9.74m)
John Anderson led the men with two very strong showings in the hurdle events. John posted a time of 16.2 seconds in the 110m high hurdles while racing to a time of 58.5 in the 400m hurdles. This was John's debut in both events making his accomplishment all the more impressive. Ben Griffin took home top honors in the 1500m race (4:33.6) while Philiph Tonui, using the meet as a training day, won the 400m and 800m races.
A select portion of the team will head to Columbia, MO on Friday to take part in the prestigious Missouri Relays, an event that draws elite collegiate talent to compete in the two-day affair.
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