Marshall University Athletics
Herd Aims To Continue Success at Virginia Challenge
4/19/2018 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va.-Marshall track and field travels to Charlottesville, Virginia to compete in the Virginia Challenge Friday and Saturday.
The Herd returns to action following winning the Catamount Classic last weekend at Western Carolina. Marshall athletes broke three school records in the winning effort. Christianna Dogan (400 meter hurdles), Reneese Batson (hammer throw), and Lauren Zaglifa (pole vault) each set new school records in strong performances.
The first athlete set to begin competition Friday is Melany Belot in the triple jump beginning at 11:30 a.m. 10 events feature Marshall athletes on Friday, including the triple jump invitation only event featuring Denisha West.
Saturday's action resumes at 11 a.m. with Lauren George and Josie Raines set to compete in the long jump. Christianna Dogan received an invitation to the 400 meter hurdles invitation only and will compete at approximately 7:10 p.m. The Herd is scheduled to compete in seven events on Saturday.
TENATIVE MEET SCHEDULE/SCHEDULED COMPETING HERD ATHLETES
Friday
11:30 a.m. Triple Jump: Melany Belot
1 p.m. Discus Throw: Elena Marchand
1:30 p.m. 100m: Kayla Haywood
2 p.m. Pole Vault: Lauren Zaglifa
2:25 p.m. 400m: Danere'a White
3:30 p.m. Triple Jump Invite: Denisha West
Hammer Throw: Reneese Batson, Hasana Clark
7:10 p.m. 4x100m Relay
8:30 p.m. Javelin Throw: Heidi Heiniger
9:15 p.m. 10,000m: Adriana Cook, HollyAnn Swann
Saturday
11 a.m. Long Jump: Lauren George, Josie Raines
11:15 p.m. 800m: Barkley Castro
1:30 p.m. Shot Put: Ericka Budd
2:15 p.m. 100m Hurdles: Sarah Bever, Hannah Carreon, Safiyyah Mitchell, Taylor Robinson
3 p.m. 200m: Brandy Elysee
7:10 p.m. 400m Hurdles Invite: Christianna Dogan
8:38 p.m. 4x400m Relay
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