ROCHESTER, NY – The track & field teams traveled with a small squad of 17 athletes to RIT on Saturday to compete at a brand-new outdoor track & field facility. The weather was sunny all day, in the low to mid 40s. Out of the 17 athletes competing, the squad turned in 12 personal best performances and 7 top five Empire 8 performances. The teams are off to a hot start this outdoor season, with three regular season meets left.
Top 5 Empire 8 Performances
#1
Amanda Burrichter – 1500m – 4:46.83 *HU #5, Regional Qualifier*
#1
Hayden Williamson – High Jump – 1.57m *Regional Qualifier*
#2 J.J. Eustace – 800m – 1:59.17
#3
Zach Tucker – 1500m – 4:12.04
#4
Alexandria Wisniewski – 400m – 1:01.88
#5
Alexandria Wisniewski – 200m – 27.24
#5
Amanda Burrichter – 800m – 2:27.94
"I'm really thankful that we got some people to compete this weekend, with the longer break, and seeking to maintain some momentum. We continue to operate right on schedule, and even slightly ahead, to be honest. Shout out to J.J. Eustace for a big breakthrough in the 800m, and asserting himself as one of the clear top in the conference. Also, to
Hannah Siewert for two big PR's and really showing some exciting stuff in her transition to outdoor track. I had a lot of fun at the meet with our athletes, and our coaches continue to be very happy with the environment that the team brings," commented Coach Hager after the meet.
The Highlanders will be in action at SUNY Brockport on 4/15, as well as a few athletes at Bucknell University on 4/14-15.
