By: Hunter McKay
Saturday Results
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Kennesaw State men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up competition at the Clemson Invitational on Saturday.
School Record Performances
- Sarah Hendrick posted a time of 2:06.57 to finish third in the 800m. That time is the third fastest in the NCAA this season.
Event Wins
- Jack Rhea won the pole vault after he cleared 4.75m (15'7.0")
- Tanner Duffin secured a victory in the weight throw with a toss of 17.10m (56'1.25")
Notable Performances
- Karl Joeaar landed a jump of 14.92m (48'11.50") to finish second in the triple jump.
- Tyler Blalock fired a throw of 15.42m (50'7.25") and Anthony Harrison landed a throw of 15.37m (50'5.25") to finish second and third in the weight throw.
- Stephen Smith cleared 4.45m (14'7.25") to take third in the pole vault.
- Koi Williams (1:56.25) and Mekhi Williams (1:58.93) grabbed second and fourth in the 800m.
- Julija Tarvide finished tied for second in the high jump after she cleared 1.69m ( 5'6.50)
- Nia Seldon was third in the weight throw with a toss of 18.01m (59'1.25") and Javon Joyner was fourth after she threw it 16.94m (55'7.0").
Quotable
Director of Track and Field Cale McDaniel
On the Men's team…
"So proud of these men and the way they competed both days. Paris and JT led the way with new school records and the team continues to show the depth we are building!"
On the Women's team…
"The ladies took a good step in the right direction and it was nice having the distance group back to join the fun. What
Sarah Hendrick did this weekend was special and I can't wait to see what else see and the rest of the Owls do next weekend!"
Next Up
The Owls will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia for the Liberty Kickoff on Jan. 24-25.
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