Jan. 20, 2007
Boise, Idaho - The Cardinal track and field squad continued indoor competition today, winning seven events at the Hampton Inn Classic at Jacksons Indoor Track in Boise, Idaho.
On the men's side, junior Graeme Hoste highlighted the day with a 17-7 (5.36m) pole vault, good for an NCAA provisional mark and a first place finish. In the long jump, junior Josh Hustedt earned a top finish with a 23-6 (7.16m) mark, while All-American Michael Robertson recorded a top mark in the weight throw of 56-2.5 (17.13m).
The 4 x 400 meter relay squad, which featured Elliot Luscombe along with newcomers Zach Chandy, Justin Reed and Durell Coleman, rounded out the first place finishes for the Cardinal men, recording a time of 3:16.34.
On the women's side, a trio of Cardinal athletes claimed top marks. In the 60 meter dash, senior Janice Davis recorded a 7.49 in the final to place first. The five-time All-American was followed by teammate Jakki Bailey, who finished second in the event with a time of 7.50. Sophomore Lauren Stewart posted the day's top mark in the high jump, recording a 5-8 (1.73m) mark. Junior Melissa Yunghans posted her second top finish of the season with a season-best 48-1.25 (14.66m) mark.
The Cardinal returns to action next Saturday and Sunday at the UW Invitational in Seattle, Wash.
Men's Results
60 Meter Hurdles - (Prelims) 2. Josh Hustedt, 8.23.
60 Meters - (Prelims) 3. Daniel Belch, 7.05; 5. Adrian Munabi, 7.21; 3. Zach Chandy, 7.03; 4. Richard Sherman, 7.06; 1. Ryan Fisicaro, 7.13; 5. Richard Cairns, 7.42 (Finals) 5. Zach Chandy, 7.03; 6. Daniel Belch, 7.04.
200 Meters - 2. Zach Chandy, 21.59; 2. Daniel Belch, 23.00; 3. Richard Cairns, 23.63; 3. Ryan Fisicaro, 23.29.
400 Meters - 2. Durell Coleman, 49.64; 3. Justin Reed, 50.01; 4. Elliot Luscombe, 50.11; 2. Josh Hustedt, 51.11; 3. Chris Hadley, 51.83.
4 x 400 Relay - 1. Zach Chandy, Justin Reed, Durell Coleman, Elliot Luscombe, 3:16.34.
High Jump - 2. Durell Coleman, 6-7 (2.01m); 4. Oluwadare Kolawole, 6-3.25 (1.91m).
Long Jump - 1. Josh Hustedt, 23-6 (7.16m); 2. Adrian Munabi, 23-5.5 (7.15m); 4. Richard Sherman, 22-7.25 (6.89m).
Pole Vault - 1. Graeme Hoste, 17-7 (5.36m); 3. Ben Sheehan, 13-9.25 (4.20m).
Weight Throw - 1. Michael Robertson, 56-2.5 (17.13m); 5. Michael Macellari, 43-2.25 (13.16m).
Shot Put - 2. Michael Robertson, 54-6.5 (16.62m); 3. Michael Macellari, 53-0.75 (16.62m); 6. Mark Shughart, 48-11.5 (14.92m).
Women's Results
60 Meter Hurdles - (Prelims) 5. Idara Otu, 9.45; 1. Lauren Stewart, 8.96 (Finals) 7. Lauren Stewart, 8.99.
60 Meters - (Prelims) 1. Janice Davis, 7.52; 1. Griffin Matthew, 7.66; 2. Jakki Bailey, 7.62 (Finals) 1. Janice Davis, 7.49; 2. Jakki Bailey, 7.50 6. Griffin Matthew, 7.69.
200 Meters - 4. Jakki Bailey, 25.89.
400 Meters - 3. Ashley Freeman, 58.41; 4. Idara Out, 1:00.11; 1. Laura Mottaz, 58.91.
High Jump - 1. Lauren Stewart, 5-8 (1.73m); 4. Lindsey Gannaway, 5-4.25 (1.63m); 4. Kara Bennett, 5-4.25 (1.63m); 4. Maura Burk, 5-4.25 (1.63m); 4. Tessa Flippin, 5-4.25 (1.63m).
Long Jump - 2. Erica McLain, 20-2.25 (6.15m); 4. Griffin Matthew, 19-8 (5.99m); 7. Caitlin Hewitt, 17-5.25 (5.31m).
Pole Vault - 3. Caitlin Hewitt, 11-11.75 (3.65m).
Weight Throw - 5. Melissa Yunghans, 49-6.25 (15.09m); 11. Jaynie Goodbody, 37-10 (11.53m).
Shot Put - 1. Melissa Yunghans, 48-1.25 (14.66m); 3. Michaela Wallerstedt, 46-6 (14.17m); 8. Erin Delaney, 43-6.5 (13.27m).
Triple Jump - 6. Laura Thom, 37-6 (11.43m).