Clark Breaks School Record to Start Qdoba Marshall Invitational

HUNTINGTON, W. Va.- Marshall track and field put forth a well-rounded day one at the Qdoba Marshall Invitational Friday, an event that was held at the Jeff Small Track in the Chris Cline Indoor Athletic Complex.

In what was perhaps a bittersweet final night at home for seniors Reneese Batson and Hasana Clark, the Herd completely dominated in weight throw. Clark took first, followed by Batson and freshman MaryAnn Adebayo. Clark's performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the night. Her mark of 20.48m (67 feet, 2.25 in.) shattered a number of records and catapulted her up the national rankings. The mark is her new personal record, a Marshall school record, a Marshall Invitational record, the top mark in Conference USA and currently the 22nd-best mark in the nation.

Pole vault, the second event of the night, saw Macie Majoy and Lauren Zaglifa tie for second place with a mark of 3.70 meters.

In the 4000-meter distance medley relay, Marshall's team of Alexandria Evans, Madelyn Garrison, Alyssa Long, and Isabella Tremble finished second--with a time of 12:37.68.

Nickolas Schmidt of Marshall men's cross country also finished sixth in the men's 5000-meter (15:16.14).

Day two of the Invitational, Marshall's final day of the season at home, will begin with high jump at Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

Programming Note:
At 12:30 p.m., seniors from the Track and Field and Cross Country teams will be recognized for their accomplishments throughout their Marshall careers.

DAY ONE RESULTS

Friday, February 8
6:00 p.m. Weight Throw: Hasana Clark (1^st - 20.48m/67 feet 2.25 in.), Reneese Batson (2^nd – 19.41m/63 feet 8.25 in.), MaryAnn Adebayo (3^rd – 17.37m/57 feet), Kylie Miles (9^th - 13.16m/43 feet 2.25 in.)
7:15 p.m. Pole Vault: Macie Majoy (Tied 2^nd – 3.70m/12 feet 1.50 in.), Lauren Zaglifa (Tied 2^nd – 3.70m/12 feet 1.50 in.)
7:30 p.m. 4000mDMR: Team of Evans, Garrison, Long, Tremble (2^nd – 12:37.68)
8:10 p.m. Men's 5000m: Nickolas Schmidt (6^th – 15:16.14)

Saturday, February 9
10:00 a.m. High Jump: Torie Derrow
10:30 a.m. Shot Put: MaryAnn Adebayo, Sarah Bever, Torie Derrow, Elena Marchand, Kylie Miles
11:30 a.m. Long Jump: Sarah Bever, Torie Derrow, Lauren George, Josie Raines
12:00 p.m. 60mH Semi: Hannah Carreon, Torie Derrow, Christianna Dogan, Safiyyah Mitchell, Taylor Robinson, Ashonti Warner
12:10 p.m. 60m Semi: Kayla Haywood, Jose Raines
12:30 p.m. Senior Recognition
12:45 p.m. 1-Mile: Madelyn Garrison, Myah McAlister, Stephanie Roger
1:10 p.m. 60mH Final
1:15 p.m. Triple Jump: Alexandria Evans, Mary Kerby, Abigail Short
1:20 p.m. 60m Final
1:30 p.m. 400m: Christianna Dogan, Brandy Elysee, Talor Wilkerson
1:50 p.m. 800m: Alyssa Long
2:10 p.m. 200m: Kayla Haywood, Sydnei Taylor, Danere'a White
2:30 p.m. 3000m: Adriana Cook, Mary Kerby

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Clark Breaks School Record to Start Qdoba Marshall Invitational

Players Mentioned

Reneese Batson

Talor Bennett

Sarah Bever

Hannah Carreon

Hasana Clark

Adriana Cook

Torie Derrow

Christianna Dogan

Brandy Elysee

Madelyn Garrison

Lauren George

Kayla Haywood

Mary Kerby

Alyssa Long

Macie Majoy

Myah McAlister

Kylie Miles

Josie Raines

Taylor Robinson

Abigail Short

Sydnei Taylor

Isabella Tremble

Ashonti Warner

Danere'a White

Lauren Zaglifa

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