UNI Looks Impressive at Cyclone Duals to Begin 2017-18 Season

Friday, December 8

Ames, Iowa

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University of Northern Iowa

Cyclone Duals

UNI Looks Impressive at Cyclone Duals to Begin 2017-18 Season

12/8/2017 10:09:00 PM | Track and Field

FINAL RESULTS

AMES, Iowa. – The Northern Iowa track and field team began the 2017-18 season with an impressive outing, as the Panthers placed first in six events to cap action on Friday at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center.

Fresh faces were abundant for the UNI track and field squad on Friday, with nine Panthers making their collegiate debuts. Dianna Slight had a stellar showing in Ames, as the Boone, Iowa native won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:17.13. Fellow freshman Darius King also won on Friday, after throwing 56-11.25 in the shot put.

The veterans were on display as well for UNI as juniors Connor Ham and Maddie Bell, along with sophomore Jasmine Blue and senior Chaley Rath took events for the Panthers.

Ham led the Panthers on the men's side, after taking a win in the 200-meter dash (21.96) and placing second in the 60-meter hurdles (8.18). All-in-all, the UNI men had six runner-up finishers as Dylan Eigenberger (Mile; 4:21.33), Cade Kirkpatrick (Long jump; 22-10.00), Hunter Lavallee (800-meter run;1:51.94) and Isaac Holtz (Weight throw; 58-01.00 & shot put; 56-01.25) all finished with second-place showings. The 4x400-meter relay team of Jojo Frost, Bryce Newcomb, Connor Blough and Jordan Pingel also earned a second-place finish with a time of 3:17.91.

On the women's side, four Panthers took events with Bell (200-meter dash; 25.36), Blue (60-meter dash; 7.71), Rath (High jump; 5-05.00) and Slight (800-meter run; 2:17.13) all opening the season with victories. Six Panthers on the women's side were runner-ups as Bell (60-meter dash; 7.80), Katie Cross (Long jump; 17-04.00), Lauren Frederick (60-meter hurdles; 9.19), Jolissa Kriegel (400-meter dash; 58.87), Sarah Pate (Weight throw; 61-00.25) and Marissa Ward (High jump; 5-03.00) each placed second.

Up Next
The Panthers will not have a scheduled competition until Jan. 13, 2018, when UNI hosts the Panther Open.

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Cyclone Duals (Friday, Dec. 8, 2017)
Ames, Iowa – Lied Recreation Athletic Center

UNI Results
Men
60-Meter Dash: Michael Santi (7.10; 4th), Dan Blocker (7.10; 5th), Chase Van Sant (7.16)
200-Meter Dash: Connor Ham (21.96; 1st), Dan Blocker (22.27 (4th), Matt Turcotte (22.74; 6th)
400-Meter Dash: Jojo Frost (49.02; 3rd), Connor Blough (49.88; 4th)
800-Meter Run: Hunter Lavallee (1:51.94; 2nd)
Mile: Dylan Eigenberger (4:21.33; 2nd), Jordan Pingel (4:22.67; 3rd), Bo Hjelle (4:41.58; 9th)
60-Meter Hurdles: Connor Ham (8.18; 2nd), Cade Kirkpatrick (8.39; 3rd)
4x400 Meter Relay: Team B - Jojo Frost, Bryce Newcomb, Connor Blough, Jordan Pingel (3.17.91; 2nd)
Long Jump: Cade Kirkpatrick (22-10.00; 2nd), Chase Van Sant (22-10.00; 3rd), Bryce Newcomb (22-02.25; 4th), Michael Santi (20-04.50; 6th)
High Jump: Cameron Cantrall (6-04.75; 3rd)
Weight Throw: Isaac Holtz (58-01.00; 2nd), Kyler Yodts (54-07.25; 4th), Thomas Yezek (50-11.00; 6th), Darius King (48-09.00; 7th), Keegan Tritle (47-10.00; 8th)
Shot Put: Darius King (56-11.25; 1st), Isaac Holtz (56-01.25; 2nd), Keegan Tritle (55-08.25; 3rd), William Blaser (55-02.25; 4th), Kyler Yodts (53-11.25; 5th), Thomas Yezek (52-08.00; 6th)
Weight Throw: Isaac Holtz (58-01.00; 2nd), Kyler Yodts (54-07.25; 4th); Thomas Yezek (50-11.00; 6th), Darius King (48-09.00; 7th), Keegan Tritle (47-10.00; 8th)

Women
60-Meter Dash: Jasmine Blue (7.71; 1st), Maddie Bell (7.80; 2nd), Taylor Raines (7.81; 4th)
200-Meter Dash: Maddie Bell (25.36; 1st), Jasmine Blue (25.87; 3rd), Taylor Raines (26.62; 5th), Megan Marshall (27.24; 7th)
400-Meter Dash: Jolissa Kriegel (58.87; 2nd), Brittany Davis (1:00.49; 4th), Jenna Lederman (1:02.50; 5th)
800-Meter Run: Dianna Slight (2:17.13; 1st), Lauren Frederick (2:20.87; 4th)
60-Meter Hurdles: Lauren Frederick (9.19; 2nd); Chaley Rath (9:32; 3rd), Hannah Schau (9.50; 5th), Erica Loussaert (9.74; 6th), Brooke Lorenz (9.79; 7th)
4x400 Meter Relay: Jolissa Kriegel, Jenna Lederman, Brittany Davis, Brooke Lorenz (4:07.00; 3rd)
Long Jump: Katie Cross 17-04.00; 2nd), Brooke Lorenz (16-07.75; 4th), Maria Gonzalez (16-06.50; 5th), Erica Loussaert (16-05.75; 6th), Megan Marshall (16-03.75; 7th)
High Jump: Chaley Rath (5-05.00; 1st), Marissa Ward (5-03.00; 2nd), Kassidy Sharp (5-03.00; 3rd)
Shot Put: Allison Griffin (44-05.50; 3rd)
Weight Throw: Sarah Pate (61-00.25; 2nd), Alanna Nietert (57-09.50; 3rd), Maddy O'Brien (52-10.75; 5th), Allison Griffin (49-10.50; 7th)

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