The Bulldog thinclads opened their 2004 outdoor season Saturday under cool, cloudy, windy, drizzling skies at the Bethany Invitational in Lindsborg. Joining the Bulldogs
“This was basically, just a chance to get our outdoor season underway, and get a meet under our belts before our invitational this week,” said McPherson head coach Bart Gray. “The weather was not conducive to any great performances, but most events were competitive.”
“Our young throwers continue to improve and the outdoor events, particularly the discus, should be an area we will be strong in.”
“Geralyn Hale won the women’s 100 meters (13.26) to highlight the day for the women. While her time wasn’t what it will be on down the road, it was good considering she hasn’t been able to work out for almost a month because of her asthma.”
“Tim Cox and Troy Hernandez made a impressive debut in the 1500 meters running 4:27.5 and 4:29.3. Tim went from about 14th to 4th in the final 400 meters.”
“Preston (Taylor) ran the 400 meters, and after leading through 300 meters, he struggled home in 51.9. He’ll be O.K. thouogh. He came up afterward and said, ‘Coach, I think I need to be running those 800 workouts this week.’”
“This was a good warm up for our Invite on Saturday, but the conditions definitely gave us a good idea about the character of our kids.”
Saturday’s meet at McPherson Stadium will begin with the field events at 10:30 a.m., the men’s 10,000 meters at 11:00, and the other track events beginning at 12 noon.
Bethany Swede Invite
March 13, 2004 – Lindsborg, KS
MEN —
100m Dash – 8. Kris Smiley 11.50; 11. Val Thompson 11.70
200m Dash – Preston Taylor nt; Val Thompson nt (timing malfunction)
400m Dash – 5. Preston Taylor 51.9
1,500m Run – 4. Tim Cox 4:27.5; 5. Troy Hernandez 4:29.3
400m Hurdles – 10. Stacey Cavenee 1:02.1
Shot Put – 5. Eddie Chavez 42-3 (12.87); 20. Anthony Kelley 31-11 (9.72); 25. Scotty Phillips 29-3 (8.91)
Discus Throw – 3. Dan Hudachek 126-6 (38.57)
Hammer Throw – 6. Dan Hudachek 106-8 (32.52); 9. Val Thompson 97-11 (29.84); 14. Scotty Phillips 91-11 (28.03)
Javelin -- Val Thompson nm
WOMEN –
100m Dash – 1. Geralyn Hale 13.26
1,500m Run – 4. Deidre Frager 5:45.7; 8. Bethany Lobmeyer 6:50.2
5,000m Run – Mandy Shobe nt
Shot Put – 3. Kelsey Hendricks 34-11 (10.64); 9. Sheila Bevan 30-6 (9.29)
Discus Throw – 4. Sheila Bevan 98-11 (30.17)
Javelin Throw – 12. Kelsey Hendricks 87-4 (26.62); 15. Rachel Butler 78-7 (23.95); 16. Sheila Bevan 76-10 (23.42)