Anderson, SC - Southern Wesleyan set several new facility records and finished in top places in the Trojan Opener this past Saturday.
How It Happened
Track Results
100m: In the final of the 100m dash, Mycherie Onwuzuruike finished 1st with a flying time of 12.14 which set the new facility record. Carrie Barton made a nice return after being injured and placed 13th after running a low 13.02.
100mh: After being held due to strong winds, TraVon Lay swept the 100mh hurdles away with a new personal record of 15.26. This time secured her 2nd place at the meet.
400m: In the 400m dash, the Warriors were able to put up total of 14 points after Michele Beugre finished 1st with a time of 56.89 and Lycia Zavala finished 5th with a time of 59.61. Michele Beugre set the new facility record with her time of 56.89. Behind them, Savanna Stewart, Taylor Broadwell, and Kyla Johnson all finished 10th, 11th, and 12th all running times of 1:04.
400mh: Filling up lanes 3-7, the Warrior hurdlers finished 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. Isabela Castillo finished 1st with a time of 1:05 which also set the facility record. Keyanna Williams placed 2nd and ran a time of 1:06. Following closely behind them, Kayla Lema placed 4th and ran a time of 1:07. Travon Lay took 5th place running a time of 1:10 and Lauryn Tate took 6th running 1:12.
200m: Michele Beugre set another new facility record as she ran a flying time of 24.85. Lycia Zavala finished behind in 12th with a time of 26.61, and Isabela Castillo finished in 15th with a time of 27.16.
Mile: In the 1500, Madison Lewellen ran a time of 5:05 and placed 12th with Macy Morgan following closely behind her.
3000m: In the 3000, the Warriors finished 6th, 8th, and 9th. Taylor Broadwell finished 6th with a time of 12:08. Abbey Frock placed 8th and ran a 12:14 and Janey Dixion took 9th place running a 12:43.
Field Results
Shot Put: Kelsie Smith finished 7th after throwing a distance of 8.66m.
Triple Jump: Carmen Devries jumped 10.66m placing 5th in the women's Triple Jump. Behind her, Kayla Love placed 7th after jumping 10.29m.
Pole Vault: Haley Mclaughlin placed 2nd after clearing the height of 3.05m. Freshman Ava Labrant finished 5th clearing the height of 2.45m.
Discus: Selah Holcome finished 9th throwing a distance of 28.01m and Hannah Hall finished 11th throwing a Distance of 25.40.
What's Next
The Warriors will travel to Columbia, SC to compete in the Weems Baskin meet at the University of South Carolina March 25th and 26th. They will also travel to Montreat, NC to take part in the Montreat Invitational on the same days.