CHARLOTTE, N.C. –
Izzy Evely and
Phylissa Greeley recorded top-10 times in program history in the 3,000-meter run and 1,500-meter run respectively to lead Appalachian State women's track & field at the outdoor season opening 49er Classic.
Greeley crossed fourth in a field of over 100 runners in the 1,500-meter run in a PR time of 4:31.28. Her time now ranks sixth all-time in the event in program history.
Evely posted a time of 10:04.48 to finish sixth. Her time now ranks as the seventh fastest time in the event in program history in the 3,000-meter run.
Victoria Wilform captured the open section of the high jump, clearing 5-2.25 (1.58m).
The Black and Gold placed two in the top-10 of the 5,000-meter run invitational.
Katelyn Butler placed fifth in 17:36.37 and
Megan Scannell was eighth with a PR time of 17:42.10.
The Mountaineers also saw success in the 10,000-meter run, seeing three place in the top-10.
Emily Fedders crossed second with a time of 37:50.05.
Natalie Richardson was eighth in 39:30.63 and
Erin Jameson was right behind in ninth with a time of 39:31.72.
In the open pole vault,
Casey Meinert recorded a third-place finish, clearing 10-6.00 (3.20m).
Silvanna Curtain finished in a tie for fourth with a mark of 10-0.00 (3.05m).
The Mountaineers posted two top-five finishes in relay events. The 4x800-meter relay team of
Sarah Venable,
Ann Mosely Whitsett,
Caroline Grier and
Annika Merkh placed third in 9:47.41, while the 4x100-meter relay tandem of
Erin Morrison,
Samara Gibson,
Jessica Dixon and
Jelonnie Smith. finished fourth in 47.39 seconds. Smith also posted a top-10 finish in the 400-meter run in 57.03 seconds.
In the hammer,
Ashley Muschiatti finished eight with a mark of 157-11 (48.14m), while
Madison McCoy notched eighth place finish in the discus, covering 132-3 (40.33m).
App State will return to action next weekend at the Winthrop Invitational on Mar. 22 and Mar. 23.
