ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Central Washington University track & field heads to Spokane on Friday to compete in the Dr. Jeff Rahn Invitational hosted by Whitworth. 32 women and 22 men will be representing the 'Cats at this meet.
MEET INFORMATION
Date: Friday, April 11
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Meet: Dr. Jeff Rahn Invitational hosted by Whitworth
Location: Puryear Field/Boppell Track at Whitworth Pine Bowl | Spokane, Wash.
MEET SCHEDULE
LIVE RESULTS
QUOTING HEAD COACH JONATHAN HILL
"We had some nice performances last week at Whitworth and we're excited to get back. It's a great facility and the weather usually cooperates. As we inch closer to championships, our focus shifts to polishing up our techniques and competition strategies while working our way into qualifying positions. This meet is scored and competing for points always brings out a little more, combine that with some local rivalries and familiar faces, we should see some good things happen!"
ABOUT THE MEET
The meet kicks off at 12:55 p.m. on Friday with the women's hammer throw and the men's shot put. It will wrap up later in the evening with the 1600-meter relay at 7:00 p.m. One event to highlight is the Jeff Rahn Men's 1500-meter race, set for 4:05 p.m.
Keep an eye out for several standout athletes this weekend. Reigning All-American
Johan Correa will be competing in both the men's 800-meter and 5000-meter events.
Josh Boast will showcase his versatility in the 110-meter hurdles, 400-meter hurdles, discus throw, and triple jump.
Chris Hines is also set for a busy day, competing in the discus throw, long jump, and triple jump. In the men's 4x400-meter relay,
David Brown,
Bautista Diamante,
Reilly Williams, and
Matthew Bender will join forces on the track.
On the women's side, senior
Brenna Board will take on the shot put, hammer throw, and discus throw.
Carley Huber is another athlete to watch, as she competes in the 800-meter, high jump, and long jump. Reigning Indoor National Champion
Emy Ntekpere will take on the 100-meter hurdles and long jump.
Zoe Gonzales,
Donna Marie Harris,
Elise Hopper, and
Ashlyn Nielsen will team up for the 4x100-meter relay.