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Parker Bowden highlighted Eastern Washington University performances at the PNW Team Clash hosted by Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday (March 13).
 
Bowden ran the second-fastest 110-meter hurdle time in the country thus far, with a legal time of 13.90 –a facility record, a school record, and a personal record. Jonah Mathew also had a major performance, taking home a victory in the 100 meters with a time of 10.52.
 
"Leading our performers today was Parker Bowden," said Kerr. "His powerful and record-setting time in the 110 hurdles is something we knew he would do – though it's a bit surprising that it happened at our first competition since the COVID shutdown."
 
"Another top performance for the EWU men was by Jonah Mathews in his 100-meter victory," added Kerr. "Jonah Mathew's 100-meter time will move him up to number four on our all-time top 10 list. He is going to do some special things this spring."
 
For the women, Katrina Terry highlighted the meet with her first-place victory and personal record of 12-11 1/2 in the pole vault. Emmanuella Engle (Emmy) threw a big PR in the javelin throw with a mark of 156-11 to take second place.
 
"It was a great first meet for us," said women's head coach Marcia Mecklenburg. "We had so many personal records it was hard to keep track of them."
 
"Today's highlights were Katrina Terry's personal record-win in the pole vault and Emmy Engle's six-foot PR in the javelin," added Mecklenburg.
 
"The EWU dynasty in the pole vault continues with Terry's win which was followed by second-place finisher Savannah Schultz, and taking third, Morgan Fossen," mentioned Mecklenburg. "After graduating our top women's javelin throwers during the covid-19 season, it was great to have Emmy transfer in for her final year of eligibility. She will help provide some quality depth in the javelin for us."
 
 
Other Men's Top Performances
 
Daniel Gaik made his freshman debut in the OSU opener by taking home a first-place finish in the 200 meters after running a time of 21.84. He also had a second-place finish in the 100 meters, following right behind Mathews, and running the time of 10.79. "Freshman Daniel Gaik has announced his presence to the Big Sky Conference with stellar performances in the 100 and 200," said Kerr.

Bobby Say took home two first-place finishes – first with a jump of 22-01 in the long jump, just two inches under his PR, then, Say won the triple jump with a PR of 48-04 3/4. "Bobby Say's PR in the triple jump showed his readiness to push for a podium spot at the championships," added Kerr.
 
Colton Kautz also took home two victories – first in the hammer throw with a personal record of 187-10, and then in the discus with a throw of 147-8. "Colton Kautz also started his season with a great show in the hammer throw," mentioned Kerr. "He won the event and enjoyed setting a PR at the same time."
 
Benjamin Howard brought in another first-place finish for the Eagles in the men's shot put with a PR of 49-05 1/2.
 
Other first-place finishes included performances by Alex Bishop in the high jump, James Lane in the pole vault, Jayce Freeman in the 400 meters, also Quintin Porterfield, Grant Hannan, Chris Homen, and Elijah Conley in the men's 4x400 meter relay.
 
 
Other Women's Top Performances
 
Madelyn Knight came through with Eastern's second win of the day – a victory in the long jump with a jump of 17-10 1/4. "As a heptathlete it was good to see her success in the long jump, said Mecklenburg. "That mark will add some nice points to her hep total."
 
"Another heptathlete, Madison Wilson had a good day at the opener with a third-place finish in the hurdles and a second-place finish in the high jump," added Mecklenburg. "It was a good warm-up for those two who will compete in their first heptathlon in two weeks." Wilson ran a time of 15.10 in the 100-meter hurdles and jumped 5-04 1/4 in the high jump.
 
"On the sprints side, Faith Kennedy had a great race in the 200 meters with a second-place finish, running in the mid 25's," mentioned Mecklenburg. "That was a good time to run this early in the season."
 
"Vernice Keyes had a nice first outing in the hammer, throwing a personal record 180 feet," said Mecklenburg. "It will be fun to see what she can do as the season progresses."
 
The women's 4x100 meter relay team consisting of Samiah Kuntz, Madelyn Knight, Alyssa Hoffman, and Katie also had a first-place finish.
 
 
More Comments from Women's Head Coach Marcia Mecklenburg
 
"Overall, it was good to finally get a competition under our belt, and for the middle of March, we couldn't have asked for better weather."
 
 
More Comments from Head Coach Stan Kerr
 
"Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation. Today's top performances in Corvallis support that approach 100%."
 
"Our distance crew is making the fast transition now from cross country to outdoor track. They ran well and will be running faster in the weeks ahead."
 
"The coaches are proud of the effort put into today's meet. Also, thanks too to Oregon State who hosted this great return to track and field meet."
 
 
On the Horizon
 
Next Friday (March 19), Eastern competes at the Essential Track and Field meet – this single day meet will be hosted by Whitworth University and begin at 2 pm pacific time.
 
 
EWU Top-10 Lists
 
Updates include:

• Parker Bowden, No. 1 – 110 hurdles | 13.90
• Jonah Mathews, No. 4 – 100 meters | 10.52
• Vernice Keyes, No. 8 – Hammer | 180-0
• Katrina Terry, No. 8 – Pole Vault | 12-11 1/2
• Savannah Schultz, No. 8 – Pole Vault | 12-11 1/2
• Emmanuella Engle, No. 9 – Javelin | 156-11

 
 
2020-21 Remaining EWU Outdoor Track & Field Schedule
 
Friday - March 19, 2021 - Essential Track & Field Meet - Spokane, Wash. (Whitworth) - 2 pm
Th/Fri - March 25-26, 2021 - Whitworth Multi-Events - Spokane, Wash. - 12:00 pm
Fri/Sat - March 26-27, 2021 - Al Manuel Northwest Invitational - Missoula, Mont. - 10 am
Thursday - April 1, 2021 - H.I.R. Invitational - Spokane, Wash. (Whitworth) - 2 pm
Saturday - April 10, 2021 - WAR XIV Meet - Spokane, Wash. (SFCC) - 10 am
Th/Fri - April 15-16 - Bigfoot Multi Events - Spokane, Wash. (SFCC) - 11:00 am
Saturday - April 17, 2021 - Sam Adams Classic - Spokane, Wash. (Whitworth) - 2 pm
Fri/Sat - April 23-24, 2021 - Idaho Invite - Moscow, Idaho - TBA
Fri/Sat - Apr 30-May 1, 2021 - Oregon State High Performance Meet - Corvallis, Ore. - TBA
Thursday - May 6, 2021 - Whitworth Twilight - Spokane, Wash. (Whitworth) - 2 pm
Wed/Th - May 12-13, 2021 - Big Sky Combined Events - Ogden, Utah - TBA
Fri/Sat - May 14-15, 2021 - Big Sky Outdoor Championships - Ogden, Utah - TBA
Th/Fr/Sat - May 27-29, 2021 - NCAA West Regional Championships - College Station, Texas (A&M) - TBA
We/Th/Fr/Sat - June 9-12, 2021 - NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships - Eugene, Ore. - TBA
Fr-Sun - June 18-27, 2021 - U.S. Olympic Trials - Eugene, Ore. - TBA


Returning Men's All-Big Sky Athletes
 
(Top 3 finish at the Big Sky Championships)
 
Parker Bowden – (2020 Indoors: 3rd in 60-meter hurdles/7.94; 2018 Indoors: 2nd in 60-meter hurdles/8.00)

Joe Gauthier – (2019 Outdoors: 3rd in 100/10.54; 2019 Indoors: 3rd in the 60-meters/6.83) 

Killion McGinnis – (2019 Outdoors: 3rd in high jump/6-8 1/4)
 
Bobby Say – (2019 Indoors: 3rd in triple jump/48-3 1/2)
 
* 4x100-meter relay – (2018 Outdoors: 1st place finish/40.57; Jonah Mathews, Dawson Lack, and Joe Gauthier are returning members from that team.)
 
 
Returning Women's All-Big Sky Athletes
 
(Top 3 finish at the Big Sky Championships)
 
Vernice Keyes – (2020 Indoors: 3rd in weight throw/61-8 1/2
 
Savannah Schultz – (2020 Indoors: 2nd in pole vault/12-10 3/4
 
Katrina Terry – (2019 Outdoors: 3rd in pole vault/12-6 3/4)