PRATT, KANSAS - Northwestern Oklahoma State track and field opened their 2023 outdoor schedule in Pratt, Kansas for a meet hosted by Pratt Community College. Northwestern found a lot of success in their opening meet.
"As we looked to address our hard training cycle and the adverse weather many athletes stepped up to compete in new event areas for them which turned out to be very productive." stated head coach Jill Lancaster.
Their efforts produced 30 Personal Best and the team title which was scored 1st-8th as the Rangers won the meet in first.
The throwers led the way with senior Kelsey Swindle producing points in three field events to help the Rangers to a team title. Swindle's efforts produced a school record, along with two personal bests and 20 points for the team scoring.
Following Swindle's Personal Best in the Discus was Hannah Appleton with a personal best as well for third place while Womack finished 4th and Michaels finished 5th with collegiate bests.
Teammates scoring in Javelin included Hunter McMillen 2nd , Jordyn Tucker 4th, Kate Foster 6th, Alexander Kepley 7th and Mackayla Womack 8th.
The javelin produced similar results as well Hunter McMillin finished second followed by Swindle with Jordan Tucker in 4th, Foster in 6th , Kepley 7th and Womack 8th
The shot was much the same with Freshmen Emmalee Osborn finishing in third with a personal best followed by Hannah Appleton, 5th, Temi Michaels 6th and Mackayla Womack 9th.
The jumps were led with a win from Takia Zachary in the High Jump. The Long Jump produced a 2nd Place finish Anaya Green, 3rd place Reagan Thurmond, 4th Diamond Choate and 5th Kate Foster. Thurmond doubled back in the triple Jump with a personal best 2nd place finish.
The Rangers continued the momentum on the track with 5 additional event winners in the 100 Hurdles running a personal best Machala Henegan, 400 meters Diamond Hilton , 1500 meters Jasmin Garcia and 5000 meters Addie Hoeme .
Rangers backed up the wins In the 100 Hurdles with Emily Smith placing 2nd, Diamond Choate 3rd & Kate Foster 5th.
In the 400 Dariannee Thompson 3rd , Riley Midgett 4th, Brianna Brantley 6th and Aja Johnson 7th. In the 800 Shakira Lane finished 2nd followed by Jasmin Garcia 3rd, Renaja Engermann 5th and Emilie Brown 6th.
"Our staff is proud of the work and patience they are following to achieve great things to prepare for our GAC Championships!" said Lancaster.
Next for the Ranger Track & Field team will be a meet at Emporia State University in Emporia Kansas for a two day meet starting on Friday the 24th and concluding on Saturday the 25th.
