Results

The Eastern Washington University track and field team found success against two other Big Sky schools today (March 30) at the Al Manuel Invitational in Missoula, Mont. 

Other teams competing included the University of Montana and Montana State. 
                           
"This was probably one of the best Al Manual meets weather-wise that we have ever been to," said head coach Marcia Mecklenburg. "It was sunny and warm for Montana in March and the wind even held off."
 
"The team had a very good meet today," said head coach Stan Kerr. "The weather was outstanding - sunny and warm, which undoubtedly aided in today's performances."
 
Women's Top Performers
On the track, junior Sophie Bowles placed first in both the 100 meters with a time of 12.91 and in the 200 meters with a time of 26.18. Senior Gracie Ledwith ran a 4:57.61 in the 1500 meters placing her in fifth place and matched her personal record.
 
In the Field, freshman Hadassah Ward set a personal record for the second week in a row in the shot put with a throw of 46-3 1/2 which placed her in first. Senor Paris Fleony threw a 44-11 in the shot put which placed her in second. 
 
Freshman Aulane Mpouli ran a 15.51 in the 100-meter hurdles and placed fourth, in the shot put she placed eighth with a throw of 39-0 1/4. In the long jump, junior Meagan McCurdy won the triple jump with a jump of 17-10 3/4.
 
In the hammer throw, senior Madison Doepker has thrown over 180 feet for the third week in a row placing second with a throw of 181-9. 
 
Men's Top Performers
On the track, sophomore Quintin Porterfield ran a 22.11 in the 200 meters today placing second. Joe Gauthier was right behind him with a time of 22.15 which placed him third. Sophomore Isaac Barville won the 800 meters with a time of 1:54.48 and the 1500 meters with a time of 3:53.61. 
 
In the field, sophomore Colton Kautz had the highlight of meet with a 20ft personal best in the hammer throw with a throw of 176-4 which placed him second overall. Senior Larry Still won the pole vault with a vault of 16-6 3/4.
 
Junior Keshun McGee jumped 23-10 3/4 in the long jump which gave him the win. In the triple jump he won with a jump of 53-10. 
 
Sophomore Garrett Peoples threw 51-9 1/4 in the shot put to get the win.

More Comments from women's head coach Marcia Mecklenburg…
 
"Over all I felt we were a little rusty coming off of spring break but even with that we had some personal record performances." 
 
"Multi-eventer Aulane Mpouli had a great day in a series of events, running her best 100 hurdle race ever, placing fourth in the long jump and making it to the finals in the shot put." 
 
"Top performance in the throws went to Hadassah Ward in the shot put. For the second meet in a row she set a personal best in that event and won it. Paris Flenoy was a strong second in the shot. It was awesome to go one-two in that event."
 
"I have to give a shout out to Madison Doepker who threw over 180 in the hammer for her third meet in a row."
 
"On the running side Sophie Bowles had an amazing day winning both the 100 and 200 meters, and finishing with a great leg of the mile relay. Gracie Ledwith was our top runner in the 1500 meters with a time that matched her personal record."
 
"Next up is the WOAR at Spokane Falls. The goal at this point is to continue to improve on marks and times with each meet."
 
More Comments from Men's Head Coach Stan Kerr…
 
"Colton's Kautz's hammer performance was a definite highlight. As a younger thrower, his mark is a strong one."
 
"Isaac Barville had a dandy double in winning the 800 meters and the 1500 meters. Both races are times that will put him high on the conference list."  
 
"Larry continued to excel in the vault and is looking at bettering his school record sooner rather than later."
  
"The team is looking forward to resuming full-time training as we enter the next block of our schedule."

What's Next
The Eagles will be in Spokane at the WOAR Meet this next weekend (April 5-6).