Friday, May 9
Missoula, MT
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TOM GAGE CLASSIC
Chantel Jaeger anchored the 4x100 relay which set a new program record on Friday at the Tom Gage Classic
Photo by: R. Dean Hendrickson
Tom Gage Classic Fares Bobcats Well
5/10/2014 1:59:00 PM | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Track & Field
New qualifiers, PRs highlight final regular season meet of 2014
The Tom Gage Classic, hosted by Montana at Dornblaser Field on Friday, May 9, did not disappoint for Montana State Track and Field. With the weather mostly working on their side, the Bobcat capitalized on their final chance for improvement and more importantly earning their Big Sky Conference qualifiers.
Grant Grosvenor aruguably had the best performance of the day, finally breaking the sub-1:50 mark in the 800 this season. He won the race in 1:49.81, his best time since the 2013 season when he clocked in with 1:49.26, a program best. Cristian Soratos came in second in 1:52.19.
On the women's side, their big highlight was a new program record in the 4x100 relay. The quartet led off by Chelsea Bourque followed by Iris Hardarson and Paige Squire and anchored by Chantel Jaeger, combined for a time of 46.22 (unadjusted). This group previously set a record earlier this season of 46.47.
The jumps had a strong afternoon in Missoula, as well. In the pole vault, Libby Madison placed second to team leader Casey Teska. Madison launched herself to a personal best height of 12-03.50 (3.75m) improving her standings in the Big Sky Conference. Teska finished at 12-09.50 (3.90m).
Jessica Chrisp punched her ticket in the high jump when she placed third in the high jump with a conference qualifying height of 5-05 (1.65m), marking an outdoor best in the event. Josephine Petruska did not make the Big Sky mark but finished second in the long jump with a lifetime jump of 18-03 (5.56m).
The javelin saw huge throws for the Bobcat women. Dawn Blevins, who already qualified, threw a PR distance of 137-03 (41.83m) for a second place finish. Brittnee Grimstad finally earned her conference mark, placing third with 136-08 (41.65m) for a lifetime best of her own.
"We're getting the consistent performances we need right now," said Dale Kennedy. "Obviously, this is the time we need to peaking or getting close to it and that's happening for a lot of kids. I'm really proud of what we were able to accomplish in Missoula. We feel good about where we are at this point and next week we should hopefully see some great things in Flagstaff."
The Big Sky Championships begin May 14 and run through May 17. The Outdoor Championships will take place in Flagstaff, Ariz., hosted by Northern Arizona.
Grant Grosvenor aruguably had the best performance of the day, finally breaking the sub-1:50 mark in the 800 this season. He won the race in 1:49.81, his best time since the 2013 season when he clocked in with 1:49.26, a program best. Cristian Soratos came in second in 1:52.19.
On the women's side, their big highlight was a new program record in the 4x100 relay. The quartet led off by Chelsea Bourque followed by Iris Hardarson and Paige Squire and anchored by Chantel Jaeger, combined for a time of 46.22 (unadjusted). This group previously set a record earlier this season of 46.47.
The jumps had a strong afternoon in Missoula, as well. In the pole vault, Libby Madison placed second to team leader Casey Teska. Madison launched herself to a personal best height of 12-03.50 (3.75m) improving her standings in the Big Sky Conference. Teska finished at 12-09.50 (3.90m).
Jessica Chrisp punched her ticket in the high jump when she placed third in the high jump with a conference qualifying height of 5-05 (1.65m), marking an outdoor best in the event. Josephine Petruska did not make the Big Sky mark but finished second in the long jump with a lifetime jump of 18-03 (5.56m).
The javelin saw huge throws for the Bobcat women. Dawn Blevins, who already qualified, threw a PR distance of 137-03 (41.83m) for a second place finish. Brittnee Grimstad finally earned her conference mark, placing third with 136-08 (41.65m) for a lifetime best of her own.
"We're getting the consistent performances we need right now," said Dale Kennedy. "Obviously, this is the time we need to peaking or getting close to it and that's happening for a lot of kids. I'm really proud of what we were able to accomplish in Missoula. We feel good about where we are at this point and next week we should hopefully see some great things in Flagstaff."
The Big Sky Championships begin May 14 and run through May 17. The Outdoor Championships will take place in Flagstaff, Ariz., hosted by Northern Arizona.
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