ASHLAND, OR - The Northwest track and field team traveled to Southern Oregon during the Mother's Day weekend for the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships.
Josiah Jaquith finished the men's 3k steeplechase on the podium with a time of 9:13.51. Jaquith also competed in the 800 meter with a finished time of 1:55.10 - a new personal best. His steeplechase time qualified him for the NAIA Championships set for May 21st in Marion, Indiana.
Jarron Ransford also raced in the men's 800 meter and finished with a time of 1:59.41.
Jack Kopatich set a new school record in the men's 1500 meter with a time of 4:07.92.
Scott Baisden also set a school record in the men's 400 hurdle with a time of 1:01.63.
Isaiah Hollinger competed in the javelin throw, setting a personal record of 47.25 meters.
Ethan White competed in the men's long jump and the triple jump. In the long jump, White traveled a distance of 6.17 meters. In the triple jump, he secured a top ten finish with a distance of 12.53 meters.
On the women's side, Rachel Elliot competed in the 800 meter and completed her race with a time of 2:23.84.
Emri Butcher competed in the women's 10k meter with a final time of 42:16.62.
Elizabeth Behnke and Naomi Limb both competed in the women's 100 and 200 meter runs. For Behnke, she finished in the top five in the 100, setting a personal record of 12.19. In the 200, she finished with a time of 25.82. Limb finished her 100 meter run with a time of 12.67, and finished her 200 meter with a time of 27.03.
"Great meet to cap off the season for most of the team," said Head Coach Mark Mandi. "It's always bittersweet to see your seniors-Lizzy, Jack, Scott-compete for the last time, but they left on a high note. Lizzy broke her own school record in the 100m in a 5th place finish and ran the second fastest 200m in school history. Jack and Scott both ran season bests in their respective events. This is a tough conference to compete in but God blessed us with some really great performances. Josiah had quite the battle in the steeplechase and just got edged out for the win. Isaiah hit a personal best mark in the javelin to score valuable points. Ethan battled through pain to finish 8th in the triple jump to also score a point."
