Sunday, April 9, 2017

HSU Track and Field Makes a Statement at Chico Distance Carnival and Twilight

Humboldt State University Athletics





CHICO, Calif. - Humboldt States Track and Field team had strong showing at the Chico Distance Carnival and Twilight Invitational on both the Men and Women's side Saturday.  Ariel Oliver led HSU's throwers with a strong performance in shot put and discus. HSU swept the shot put as Oliver placed first with a distance of 13.83m and teammates Lily Bankas and Marissa McCay came in second and third with throws of 12.28m and 12.16m. HSU also had four of the top six spots in the discus as Oliver placed first again. Eliana Campos finished second, Ashley Ross fifth and Lily Bankas sixth.  Alyssabeth DeJerez, Marissa McCay, and Ellie Earle-Rouse all hit National provisional marks in the 200, long jump, and high jump respectively. On the men's side Tiegan Eilers had a PR in the discus with a throw of 36.89m. Teigan Eilers also ran his first race on the track in 2 years with a 100m finishing in 11.25 seconds. Dustyn Salomon looked strong winning his heat in the 800m, while Daniel Tull placed 3rd in the Invitational Mile. Calvin Herman placed 2nd in the 400m Hurdles, and Mario Kaluhiokalani ran a fast 110m hurdle race earning himself a spot in finals. Track and Field travels to Long Beach, Calif. 4/13-4/15 for its next meet. Print Friendly Version

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