Jan. 23, 2008

Track & Field Team Jump Starts Indoor Season at WSU Open

PULLMAN – The Pacific Lutheran track & field team had its first meet of the season this past weekend at the Washington State Open in Pullman. The meet took place over two days, Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th.

The highlight of the meet was junior Taylor Hacker in the weight throw. On her second to last toss she hit the NCAA Division III provisional with a throw of 49-9.25. She was the only Division III athlete in the weight throw and beat two University of Idaho (Division I) athletes.

Other highlights included Faven Araya in the 400-meter dash. Araya ran a lifetime best in the event with a time of 1:01.27. There were a number of new faces that competed for the Lutes. Complete results of the meet can be found at the top of the release.

The Lutes hit the track next on February 1st at the UW Invitational in Seattle.

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