FHSU Athletics
AZUSA, Calif. - Fort Hays State University's track and field athletes exhibited exemplary performances on the final day of the Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers finished Saturday with a pair of champions and provisional marks. The teams finished out the weekend with more than ten provisional marks (7 men, 4 women).
The distance team was led by Jaycee Vath who dominated the women's 1,500m C by claiming first with an impressive time of 4:36.52. Vath's victory comes as her second top ten finish in DI competition this weekend. Freshman Madison Sutterfield delivered commendable performances in both the 1,500m C and the 5,000m C, securing a top ten finish in the 1,500m while notching personal bests in both events. The men's distance team saw Grant Bradley finish eighth in the men's 1,500m B, accomplishing a personal best to add to the excellent weekend by Bradley. Bradley finished the weekend with two personal bests and holds the third best 1,500m time in FHSU's DII history.
Toby Wahlmeier represented the men's sprint team with notable performances. Wahlmeier showcased his swiftness in the 200m, securing the ninth spot with a time of 21.18 seconds, earning a coveted DII provisional mark. On the women's side, senior Taylor Savolt showcased the women's 400m hurdles, earning 18th with a time of 1:01.58, good enough for a DII provisional mark. Reba Mader joined the 400m competition, crossing the finish line in 61st place with a time of 56.88 seconds.
In the field events, Annabeth Baalmann tied for first in the women's pole vault C, clearing a height of 12-2.50. Her mark comes just short of the provisional, notching her first victory of the outdoor season. Brady Deges exhibited proficiency in the men's pole vault C, securing the second position with a height of 15-1.0.
UP NEXT
The Tigers are now set for the competition in Kearney, Neb. at the Loper Invitational next Friday. The team will then head back to Hays, Kan. for the local Alex Francis Classic set for Thursday (April 25).