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Corbett Ready to Jump Into First Big Sky Championship Appearance
2/18/2019 11:39:00 AM | Women's Track and Field
Just two years into making her debut in the sport, Lucy Corbett is making an impact as a freshman on the Bobcat track and field team
The Montana State track and field team hosted the Big Sky Tuner this past Friday in preparation for the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.
For the second consecutive meet, Bobcat freshman Lucy Corbett tied her personal best in the high jump. She took first in the Big Sky Tuner by jumping 5 feet, 8 inches, a week after clearing the height for the first time at MSU. Her mark is tied with three former Bobcats for fourth all-time in the MSU record book.
All of her accolades come within two years of beginning to compete in the sport.
Corbett started competing in track and field her junior year at Del Oro High School just outside of Sacramento, Calif. In high school she ran in the 200, in relays and competed the high jump. A year later, she had moved to Bozeman with MSU on her mind.
"I moved to Bozeman to get residency to come here," Corbett said. "My brother was going here so, I moved up with him because I wanted to go here."
She positively impacted the Bozeman High School track team immediately. At the 2018 MHSA Class AA State Meet, she helped Bozeman to a second-place finish. Corbett showed her talent by placing second in the high jump, third in the 300 hurdles and sixth in the 100 hurdles.
Corbett and MSU got in contact with each other during her successful senior season. Living in Bozeman allowed MSU jump coach Tom Eitel see her compete and start recruiting her early.
"I first knew about her from the indoor team at the Bozeman Track Club," Eitel said. "She transferred here her senior year so, no one really knew about her. All of a sudden, I saw her jump down in Pocatello and said, 'who's that?' It was a huge advantage to catch her early in the recruiting process."
Corbett put sprints to the side after getting on campus. Her and Eitel have spent the indoor season focusing on the high jump and the results have been evident with her improvement. The first MSU meet of the season, the Bobcat Preview,
Corbett jumped 5-04.25. Her marks have continuously improved. The talented freshman recorded personal bests in four out the Bobcats' six regular season meets. Corbett plans to compete in multi-events during the outdoor season.
Eitel credits Corbett's success partly to her mentality. In his estimation, she's receptive to what he coaches and she also keeps an even-keeled composure.
"She doesn't get rattled," Eitel said. "She's really coordinated. I feel like when she's jumping, if you tell her something, she can change it. That's really hard for a lot of people."
The Big Sky Conference Championship will be one of the biggest events Corbett has competed in. Her regular season has set her up for success and the freshman is embracing the opportunity.
"I think the adrenaline is good for me," Corbett said. "I think I do a little bit better at bigger meets. I think I'll use it to my advantage."
MSU finishes its indoor season hosting the Big Sky Championship meet from Feb. 21-23. The event takes place in Worthington Arena and begins this Thursday with the men's heptathlon and women's pentathlon.
For the second consecutive meet, Bobcat freshman Lucy Corbett tied her personal best in the high jump. She took first in the Big Sky Tuner by jumping 5 feet, 8 inches, a week after clearing the height for the first time at MSU. Her mark is tied with three former Bobcats for fourth all-time in the MSU record book.
All of her accolades come within two years of beginning to compete in the sport.
Corbett started competing in track and field her junior year at Del Oro High School just outside of Sacramento, Calif. In high school she ran in the 200, in relays and competed the high jump. A year later, she had moved to Bozeman with MSU on her mind.
"I moved to Bozeman to get residency to come here," Corbett said. "My brother was going here so, I moved up with him because I wanted to go here."
She positively impacted the Bozeman High School track team immediately. At the 2018 MHSA Class AA State Meet, she helped Bozeman to a second-place finish. Corbett showed her talent by placing second in the high jump, third in the 300 hurdles and sixth in the 100 hurdles.
Corbett and MSU got in contact with each other during her successful senior season. Living in Bozeman allowed MSU jump coach Tom Eitel see her compete and start recruiting her early.
"I first knew about her from the indoor team at the Bozeman Track Club," Eitel said. "She transferred here her senior year so, no one really knew about her. All of a sudden, I saw her jump down in Pocatello and said, 'who's that?' It was a huge advantage to catch her early in the recruiting process."
Corbett put sprints to the side after getting on campus. Her and Eitel have spent the indoor season focusing on the high jump and the results have been evident with her improvement. The first MSU meet of the season, the Bobcat Preview,
Corbett jumped 5-04.25. Her marks have continuously improved. The talented freshman recorded personal bests in four out the Bobcats' six regular season meets. Corbett plans to compete in multi-events during the outdoor season.
Eitel credits Corbett's success partly to her mentality. In his estimation, she's receptive to what he coaches and she also keeps an even-keeled composure.
"She doesn't get rattled," Eitel said. "She's really coordinated. I feel like when she's jumping, if you tell her something, she can change it. That's really hard for a lot of people."
The Big Sky Conference Championship will be one of the biggest events Corbett has competed in. Her regular season has set her up for success and the freshman is embracing the opportunity.
"I think the adrenaline is good for me," Corbett said. "I think I do a little bit better at bigger meets. I think I'll use it to my advantage."
MSU finishes its indoor season hosting the Big Sky Championship meet from Feb. 21-23. The event takes place in Worthington Arena and begins this Thursday with the men's heptathlon and women's pentathlon.
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