FHSU Athletics
The Fort Hays State University Track and Field team showcased their muscles in three recent meets, leaving a lasting impression with impressive performances and several provisional marks.
The men's team brought their A-game to the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic, with standout performances across various events. In the 60m Dash, Eddie McVay secured a second place finish with a swift time of 6.97 seconds. Dayton Williams dominated the High Jump, claiming second place with a height of 6-7.75, earning a provisional ranking. The Long Jump saw Dean Clark emerge victorious with a mark of 23-3.5, earning a provisional spot as well. In the field events, Brady Deges and Kurtis McCormick soared to second and third place in Pole Vault, both reaching 14-7.5. The Men's Heptathlon featured Nolan Churchman in fourth place with a total of 5326 points, showcasing his versatility across seven events.
The women's team demonstrated their skill and determination at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic. Jayme Hagerman led the way, securing first place in both the Long Jump (18-1.75) and Triple Jump (37-9.5). Brenna Murphy dominated the 800m Run, clinching first place with a time of 2:33.71. Kaitlin Lindstrom soared to second place in Pole Vault with a height of 10-7.
The Boo Rodgers Combined Events saw FHSU athletes competing in heptathlons and pentathlons, further proving their mettle. Nolan Churchman claimed fourth place with an impressive total of 5326 points, showcasing his prowess across various disciplines. Taylor Savolt earned seventh place with 3661 points, displaying her strength in the 60H, High Jump, Shot Put, Long Jump, and 800m. Everyone earning a provisional mark who traveled for the Boo Rodgers Combined Events.
The FHSU men's team continued their success at the Crimson & Gold Invitational. Hayden Albright shone in the sprints, securing 19th place in the 60m Dash with a time of 6.88. Ethan Lang impressed in the 800m Dash, securing third place with a provisional time of 1:52.27. Jacob Clark soared to third place in Pole Vault with a height of 16-1.75, earning a provisional mark. Regan Hodsden showcased her dominance in the 5,000m Run, securing third place with an impressive time of 16:51.47, earning a Division II provisional mark.
The team will now have a break until after the holidays. The next meet will be hosted in Topeka for the Washburn Rust Buster on January 20th, 2024.2023 UNK Pre-Holiday Classic
Full FHSU Men's Results
60m Dash Finals
2nd – Eddie McVay – 6.97
6th – Toby Wahlmeier – 7.06
7th – Kenny Fritsch – 7.09
200m Dash
4th – Toby Wahlmeier – 23.46
12th – Jama Gleue – 25.56
400m Dash
3rd – Cole Darling – 53.82
600y Run
5th – Maayan Paz – 1:18.33
800m Run
6th – Ethan Emmons - 2:06.88
Mile Run
5th – Carsyn Turpin- 4:38.63
6th – Daniel Bechle – 4:40.10
60m Hurdles
3rd – Kelby Eck – 8.74
High Jump
2nd – Dayton Williams – 6-7.75 #
Long Jump
1st – Dean Clark – 23-3.5 #
2nd – Noah McGregor – 22-4.25
4th – Carter Cellmer – 21-11.5
7th – Chason VanDerWege – 21-5.25
8th – Eddie McVay – 21-1.25
9th – Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 21-10.75
Triple Jump
4th – Dean Clark – 45-7.25
5th – Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 42-4
6th – Noah McGregor – 42-4
7th – Carter Cellmer – 41-5.25
Pole Vault
2nd – Brady Deges – 14-7.5
3rd – Kurtis McCormick – 14-7.5
4th – Ben Pahls – 13-7.75
Full FHSU Women's Results
60m Dash Finals
3rd – Donna Jackson – 8.09
5th – Hadley Williams – 2.26
7th – Kylin Rudzik – 8.81
600y Run
4th – Amelia Foster – 1:35.43
800m Run
1st – Brenna Murphy - 2:33.71
Mile Run
3rd – Abbye Hudson - 5:23.57
4th – Madison Sutterfield - 5:33.38
60m Hurdles
3rd – Donna Jackson – 9.44
4th – Hadley Williams – 9.84
5th – Kylin Rudzik – 10.28
High Jump
9th – Anne Sophie Van Der Knapp – 4-9.75
Long Jump
1st – Jayme Hagerman – 18-1.75
2nd – Donna Jackson – 17-10.25
4th – Hadley Williams – 16-7.75
7th – Abby Rueschhoff – 16-1
8th – Ellie Dusselier – 16-0.25
10th – Kylin Rudzik – 14-10.5
Triple Jump
1st - Jayme Hagerman - 37-9.5
3rd – Abby Rueschhoff – 34-1.25
5th – Anne Sophie Van Der Knaap – 33-8.75
Pole Vault
2nd - Kaitlin Lindstrom - 10-7
Shot Put
8th – Donna Jackson – 32-5
9th – Hadley Williams – 32-2.75
10th – Kylin Rudzik – 27-10
11th – Ellie Dusselier – 27-5.5
Boo Rodgers Combined Events
Men's Heptathlon
4th – Nolan Churchman – 5326 #
60m – 6.97
60H – 8.87
HJ – 6-6.25
SP – 38-1.50
LJ – 23-4
PV – 14-5.25
1000m - 2:55.36
12th – Luke Hampl – 4750 #
60m – 7.37
60H – 8.76
HJ – 6-0.5
SP – 34-9.75
LJ – 20-8.75
PV – 12-5.5
1000m - 2:47.41
13th – Ethan Salmans – 4736 #
60m – 6.97
60H – 8.50
HJ – 5-11.25
SP – 34-1.75
LJ – 21-5
PV – 12-5.5
1000m – 3:00.60
Women's Pentathlon
7th – Taylor Savolt – 3661 #
60H – 8.95
HJ – 5-1.75
SP – 32-9.25
LJ – 18-5.25
800m - 2:23.56
12th – Maggie Remsberg – 3352 #
60H – 9.27
HJ – 5-1.75
SP – 34-1.5
LJ – 17-0
800m - 2:35.00
Crimson & Gold Invitational
FHSU Women's Results
60m Dash
40th – Tori Poe - 7.90
200m Dash
23rd – Tori Poe – 25.87
26th – Kinley Brown – 25.9
541st – Reba Mader – 26.48
300m Dash
16th – Reba Mader – 41.16
18th – Kinley Brown – 41.62
800m Dash
21st – Hattie Lukert – 2:22.03
Mile Run
16th – Faith Little – 5:10.99
41st – Ashlyn Harbaugh – 5:30.61
5,000m Run
3rd – Regan Hodsden – 16:51.47 #
6th – Jaycee Vath – 17:20.48
8th – Darian Hudgeons – 17:26.00
FHSU Men's Results
60m Dash
19th – Hayden Albright – 6.88
49th – Avrey Albright - 7.00
200m Dash
10th – Hayden Albright – 21.80
41st – Avrey Albright – 22.54
300m Dash
6th – Hayden Albright – 34.16
19th – Avrey Albright – 35.33
800m Dash
3rd – Ethan Lang – 1:52.27 #
5th – Aaron Mangan – 1:53.83
6th – Trevor Medina – 1:53.88
20th – Kaden Wren – 1:56.31
22nd – Isaac Radke – 1:56.65
41st – Emery Wolfe – 1:58.16
Mile Run
8th - Ethan Fisher - 4:13.8
121st – Kaiden Esfeld - 4:22.79
25th – Andrew Waller - 4:25.04
5,000m Run
6th – Grant Bradley – 14:29.47 #
20th – Jaret Pfizenmaier – 15:07.25
21st – Corbin Ricke – 15:07.58
Pole Vault
3rd - Jacob Clark - 16-1.75 #
# indicates NCAA Division II provisional mark