Strong Showing in Field Events Lead WKU in Yellow Jacket Invitational

Saturday, March 16

Atlanta, GA

Western Kentucky University

Yellow Jacket Invite

Strong Showing in Field Events Lead WKU in Yellow Jacket Invitational

3/16/2024 5:30:00 PM | Track & Field

ATLANTA – WKU Track and Field wrapped up competition at the Yellow Jacket Invitational Saturday at Georgia Tech.

On the team's showing in the meet, associate head coach Anthony Acklin said "Outdoor season is off to a good start. We had over 12 personal bests. Looking forward to regrouping and having a great showing at Hilltopper Relays."

The Hilltoppers were led by the standout women's high jump team that claimed three of the five top spots. The squad was highlighted by the return of Katie Isenbarger who claimed a first place finish, clearing 1.76 meters. She was followed up by fellow teammate Emilia Lesniak, who managed 1.71 meters. Grace Turner took fifth to round out the top five.

In the men's high jump, Nick Fornoff took home fourth, clearing 1.91 meters.

The men's discus saw three Hilltoppers manage top 10 finishes with Luke Stegman leading the way, claiming fourth, and tossing a personal best 50.10 meters. Stegman earned two more top 10 finishes including a sixth place finish in the hammer throw and eighth in the shot put. Kaison Barton led the Tops in the hammer throw, tossing 56.42 meters, taking fifth.

Netanya Linares threw a personal best in the javelin, going for 35.27 meters.

On the track, Kameron Horton claimed a third place finish in the 110 meter hurdles. In the women's 100 meter hurdles, Netanya Linares led the Hilltoppers with a fifth place finish. In the women's 400 hurdles, newcomer Gianna Huerta led the Red and White, taking home a sixth place finish.

In the 200 meter dash, WKU claimed the fourth, fifth, and sixth spots led by Julian Klenner who finished in 21.69.

Wade Balcom led WKU in the mid-distance ranks, claiming 11th out of 32 competitors in the 800. His time of 1:54 is a PR for the Sophomore. Trevor Hudnall also set a new PR in the race.

In the final event of the day, the women's hammer throw, three competed for WKU led by Ajla Basic who claimed third, throwing 57.44 meters. Aitana Safont Falomir followed behind, taking fourth.

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Mens Results
110 Hurdles
3rd – Kameron Horton – 14.72

200
4th – Julian Klenner – 21.69
5th – Gabriel Dozier – 22.01
6th – Kameron Horton – 22.03

800
11th – Wade Balcom – 1:54
20th – Trevor Hudnall – 1:58
25th – Carson Sansenbach – 2:04

1500
49th – Brad Wiggins – 4:10
55th – Jared Sandfoss – 4:15
57th – Rowen Wilkinson – 4:18
58th – Carson Sansenbach – 4:18
61st – Sam Brophy – 4:23

5000
24th – Trevor Hudnall – 15:47
25th – Michael House – 15:55

High Jump
4th – Nick Fornoff – 1.91 (6-03 ¼)

Long Jump
13th – Joey Raybourne – 5.88 (19-03 ½)

Shot Put
7th – Luke Stegman – 14.69 (48-02 ½)
8th – Jesse Grace – 13.76 (45-01 ¾)

Discus
4th – Luke Stegman – 50.10 (164-04)
8th – Connor Owens – 45.88 (150-06)
9th – Grant Reece – 40.22 (131-11)

Hammer Throw
5th – Kaison Barton – 56.42 (185-01)
6th – Luke Stegman – 48.96 (160-07)
8th – Jesse Grace – 47.17 (154-09)

Javelin
8th – Devon Rogers – 55.16 (181-00)

Women's Results
100 Hurdles
5th – Netanya Linares – 14.38
17th – Gianna Huerta – 15:54
22nd – Rachel Payne – 15.83
24th – Madison Rabe – 16.17

200
21st – Haley Zell – 26.93
22nd – Netanya Linares – 27.05

400 Hurdles
6th – Gianna Huerta – 1:06
9th – Rachel Payne – 1:07
11th – Madison Rabe – 1:08

800
13th – Addie Frisch – 2:20

1500
44th – Addie Frisch – 4:52
54th – Rylee Evans – 5:00
55th – Arielle Phillips – 5:04
63rd – Lucy Rutherford – 5:16
66th – Keelin Elmer – 5:20

5000
11th – Kinley Kunkel – 18:03
16th – Kynzlei Bassett – 18:50
18th – Mary Dye – 18:55

High Jump
1st – Katie Isenbarger – 1.76 (5-09 ¼)
2nd – Emilia Lesniak – 1.71 (5-07 ¼)
5th – Grace Turner – 1.66 (5-05 ¼)

Pole Vault
8th – Sophia Roskoski – 3.50 (11-05 ¾)
9th – Grace Turner – 3.50 (11-05 ¾)
10th – Natalie Papes – 3.35 (10-11 ¾)

Long Jump
21st – Haley Zell – 4.97 (16-03 ¾)

Triple Jump
9th – Haley Zell – 10.96 (35-11 ½)

Hammer Throw
3rd – Ajla Basic – 57.44 (188-05)
4th – Aitana Safont Falomir – 53.54 (175-08)
13th – Rachel Flinchum – 40.94 (134-04)

Javelin
7th – Netanya Linares – 35.27 (115-08)