The Anderson University men’s track and field team racked up 15 personal records (PR’s) and three wins during Friday’s Wildcat Open in Marion.
Michael Sweigart won the weight throw, Dillon Pratt won the 400-meter dash and Joaquin Bautista won the triple jump. Anderson put together two season bests in addition to the 15 PR’s.
Sweigart posted a mark of 19.04 meters (62 feet, 5.75 inches) in the weight throw, which currently ranks fifth in NCAA D-III.
Elijah Stires was named the Anderson XCTF Athlete of the Meet. Stires set PR’s in both the 200 and 400. He also earned sixth place in the college division of the 400.
COACH NIC HUFFMAN’S COMMENTS
We had a lot of good things going on. There are many things we need to fix and get consistent with, but I was pumped to see how many athletes were putting their events together and competing at a higher level. Their hard work and focus in practice have been paying off and their confidence level is rising. We are looking better each week, and with such a young team, that is what I want to see right now. I’m excited to see what we do for the home crowd next week!
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Michael Sweigart – Weight Throw – 19.04 meters (62 feet, 5.75 inches) – 1st Place – Personal Record
- Dillon Pratt – 400 – 53.10 seconds – 1st Place – Personal Record
- Joaquin Bautista – Triple Jump – 11.16 meters (36 feet, 7.5 inches) – 1st Place – Personal Record
- Michael Sweigart – Shot Put – 14.73 meters (48 feet, 4 inches) – 5th Place Overall – 4th in College Division
- Jaylan Seeko – Pole Vault – 3.40 meters (11 feet, 1.75 inches) – 6th Place Overall – 5th in College Division – Personal Record
- Elijah Stires – 400 – 55.52 seconds – 7th Place Overall – 6th in College Division – Personal Record
- 4×400 Relay ‘A’ Team – Jaylan Seeko, Joaquin Bautista, Elijah Stires, Dillon Pratt – 3:42.17 – Season Best
- Max Soljak – 400 – 57.95 seconds – Personal Record
- Ryan Knoll – 1 Mile – 5:10.59 – Personal Record
- Caleb Pipes – Weight Throw – 12.41 meters (40 feet, 8.75 inches) – Personal Record
- Dillon Pratt – 200 – 23.97 seconds – Personal Record
- Joaquin Bautista – 200 – 24.90 seconds – Personal Record
- Garrett Corwin – Weight Throw – 10.20 meters (33 feet, 5.75 inches) – Personal Record
- Will Feebeck – 200 – 25.61 seconds – Season Best
- Myles Davis – 60-Meter Dash – 26.29 seconds – Personal Record
- Elijah Stires – 200 – 24.86 seconds – Personal Record
- Myles Davis – 200 – 26.29 seconds – Personal Record
- Max Soljak – 200 – 26.37 seconds – Personal Record
UP NEXT
Anderson hosts the AU Invite on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. in the Kardatzke Wellness Center. The Ravens also celebrate Senior Day with the ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m.
