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Kai Vong

Track & Field

T/F Wrap Up RMAC Last Chance Qualifier with Multiple Career-Best Marks and Times

GUNNISON, Colo.  The Mountaineer track and field team concluded its last chance meet on Thursday afternoon, posting a number of high finishes and RMAC-qualifying marks.

The meet opened with the women's 5,000-meter run, where Lainey Mathiske took first place with a time of 19:20.08, while Luna Prochazchova finished second in 12:25.87.

In the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase, Sander Stuwe claimed the win, crossing the line in 10:17.22. Avery Cesae followed in second with a time of 10:31.51, and Joseph Houdeshell placed third in 10:38.11.

The men's 1,500-meter run saw Andrey Kutchma finish first in 4:04.67. Charlie Dillman took second in 4:05.41, with Kaden Hamilton close behind in third at 4:05.57.

In the women's 400-meter dash, Kiarra Lapp secured first place with a time of 59.48 seconds, while Meghan Benkendorf finished second in 1:00.36. On the men's side, Jack Boyt placed second with a career-best time of 48.49 seconds, and Will Stone finished third, also recording a career-best 48.89 seconds.

The women's 800-meter run featured Natalie Kessler taking first in 2:20.69, followed by Megan McLaughlin in second at 2:27.24.

Jeffrey Poku led the men's sprints, winning the 100-meter dash in 10.88 seconds, with Arvell Amos finishing second in 10.99 seconds. Poku also captured the 200-meter title with a career-best time of 21.73 seconds.

In the field events, Katrina Trahan won the women's discus with a career-best throw of 44.21m (145-0.50), while Abigail Nehring placed second with a mark of 41.71m (136-1000). On the men's side, Kenyon Rook earned first with a career-best throw of 46.10m (151-2.75), and Austin John finished second at 44.94m (147-5.25).

Brayden Jones took first in the men's pole vault with a clearance of 4.72m (15-5.75), while Myles Balding finished second with a mark of 3.97m (13-0.25). In the women's pole vault, Aaleiah Porter-Gyll secured first place with a height of 3.45m (11-3.75).

In the men's triple jump, Shawn Carter finished first with a leap of 14.40m (47-2.75), while Emma Alford won the women's event with a mark of 11.40m (37-4.75).

The men's high jump saw Brandon Kolb take first with a clearance of 2.02m (6-7.50), followed by Cole Young in second at 1.87m (6-1.50). In the women's high jump, Kyla Wolitzky claimed first with a height of 1.68m (5-6.00), while Breanna Nohava finished second with a mark of 1.48m (4-10.25).
 
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Players Mentioned

Emma Alford

Emma Alford

Jumps
Redshirt Sophomore
Arvell Amos

Arvell Amos

SPR
6' 0"
Sophomore
Myles Balding

Myles Balding

PV
Junior
Meghan Benkendorf

Meghan Benkendorf

SPR
5' 9"
Sophomore
Charlie Dillman

Charlie Dillman

DIS
Redshirt Freshman
Joseph Houdeshell

Joseph Houdeshell

DIS
Junior
Brayden Jones

Brayden Jones

PV
Junior
Andrey Kutchma

Andrey Kutchma

DIS
Redshirt Sophomore
Megan McLaughlin

Megan McLaughlin

DIS
Junior
Jeffrey Poku

Jeffrey Poku

SPR
5' 11"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Emma Alford

Emma Alford

Redshirt Sophomore
Jumps
Arvell Amos

Arvell Amos

6' 0"
Sophomore
SPR
Myles Balding

Myles Balding

Junior
PV
Meghan Benkendorf

Meghan Benkendorf

5' 9"
Sophomore
SPR
Charlie Dillman

Charlie Dillman

Redshirt Freshman
DIS
Joseph Houdeshell

Joseph Houdeshell

Junior
DIS
Brayden Jones

Brayden Jones

Junior
PV
Andrey Kutchma

Andrey Kutchma

Redshirt Sophomore
DIS
Megan McLaughlin

Megan McLaughlin

Junior
DIS
Jeffrey Poku

Jeffrey Poku

5' 11"
Sophomore
SPR