ROCHESTER, NY – The track & field teams competed at RIT on Friday evening against several NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions. In attendance were St. Bonaventure, Roberts Wesleyan, Daemen, Alfred, SUNY Brockport, and host RIT. Two Houghton men,
Zach Tucker and J.J. Eustace broke onto the top 10 all-time Houghton performances in the 5,000m and 800m, respectively. For the women,
Victoria Brewster, Katie Widmer,
Noelle Linenfelser, and
Jenna Fischer set personal bests, and achieved top 10 all-time Houghton performance list in the longer jump (Brewster and Widmer), 5,000m, and weight throw, respectively.
Other top performances were
Evan Kurtz placing 2
nd in the 60m Dash (7.22),
Avery Belanger placing 4
th in the 60HH (9.49), and
Caleb Kasper and
Amos Bixler placing 2
nd and 4
th in the 5,000m (15:38.02, 15:48.95). For the women,
Aria Larson was 6
th in the 5,000m run (20:25.65),
Madison Palmer placed 3
rd in the Shot Put (11.75m) and 7
th in the Weight Throw (13.84m), and
Kyra Binney was 6
th in the 800m (2:29.75).
FULL RESULTS
"It always amazes me what the second week of competition does for confidence and getting in a rhythm. Everyone will get a chance next week at Brockport to continue this, and then we really start to get into the mindset of what marks we need for Empire 8, Regionals, etc. As I usually am, I was pleased with the efforts and unity of the team this evening," said Coach Hager.
The track & field teams will be back in action on February 2-3 at SUNY Brockport.
