MCMINNVILLE, Ore. – With the Corban University Track and Field team back in action today at the Jenn Boyman Invite, the Warriors claimed three individual victories, threetop ten all-time marks, and seven new conference qualifiers, continuing to build momentum for the season.
"Lots of 'good' and just a little 'not so good' at Linfield today," shared Coach Todd Bos when asked to comment on his team's performance. "I thought the nice weather would overcome the reputation of Linfield's track of being slow, but alas I was mistaken. Even still, our athletes managed to claim three victories, three top ten marks including a new school record, one national qualifying mark, and seven more conference qualifiers."
Coach Bos continued, "I really like where our team is at the moment. We have been able to put up some decent marks early in the season and I believe we will have some breakthrough performances later this month. We thank God for the good and even the not so good marks as He continues to mold and shape our team. All for His glory!"
To view the full results from today's meet in McMinnville, click HERE.
Sophomore Braydon Lee claimed victory in both the 800m (1:56.03) and the 1500m (3:54.35), breaking his own school record in the 1500m, surpassing his previous record of 3:54.46 from last season. Lee qualifies for the CCC championships in both these events, continuing his strong performance this season.
Capturing another first place mark for the Warriors was senior Gabrielle Tata-Rodrigues, winning the women's hammer with a throw of 44.84m (147'1").
Freshman Aaden Ackley and sophomore Caleb Jannsen entered into the all-time top 10 list. With a 15.80 run in the 110m hurdles, Ackley claims the #5 spot, while Jannsen moves into the #7 spot in the men's javelin with a throw of 54.02m (177'2").
Several Warriors punched their ticket to the CCC Championships. On the track, junior DJ Armstead qualified in the 200m, clocking a time of 22.52, securing his spot in the conference meet. Junior Zander Moha also qualified for the conference meet with a time of 4:00.04 in the 1500m.
Qualifying for the CCC Championship as a field athlete, redshirt sophomore Brodin Tuning secured his spot at the conference meet with a javelin throw of 47.35m (155'4").Sophomore Johnna Waddell qualified in the pole vault, clearing 2.64m (8'8") to book her ticket to the meet.
With a 1.68m B-standard mark in the women's high jump, redshirt junior Kayla Morgan once again earned her place in the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships.
The Navy and Gold will be back in action next weekend at the Western Oregon Invite on April 11th-12th in Monmouth, Oregon.
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