MANHATTAN, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams had a strong performance Friday (Feb. 16) at the KSU Steve Miller Invitational, securing four first-place finishes to go with seven provisional marks. The day was highlighted by remarkable achievements, including new school records set by pole vaulter Annabeth Baalmann and sprinters Hayden Albright and Reba Mader.

Baalmann showcased her talent in the women's pole vault yet again, securing third place with a height of 13-0.75 feet. This performance broke the school record that was previously set by Baalmann two weeks ago in Topeka, Kan.
 
The men's 60m dash was a lightning-fast affair, with Eddie McVay narrowly missing the podium crossing the line in 6.91 seconds but achieving a personal best in the process. Toby Wahlmeier followed closely behind in 6.95, also notching a personal best. Kenny Fritsch blazed through the track in 7.01, securing the eighth spot and a personal best, while Carter Cellmer and Chason VanDerWege gave it their all, finishing in 7.16 and 7.23. In the women's 60m dash, Tori Poe surged forward with power and grace, claiming fifth place in 7.87, her fastest time of the season. Jayme Hagerman showcased her speed, crossing the line in 8.14 seconds, securing the sixth spot and a personal best. Nolan Churchman dominated the men's 60m hurdles, storming to victory in 8.72, leaving his competitors in his wake. Taylor Savolt led the charge in the women's 60m hurdles, securing fifth place in 9.01, with Maggie Remsberg following closely behind in 9.24.
 
Hayden Albright set the track ablaze in the men's 200m, claiming second place in 21.42 seconds, a personal best and provisional mark. Toby Wahlmeier showcased his skills, securing the eighth spot in 21.80 seconds, destroying his previous personal best. In the women's 200m, Tori Poe powered her way to seventh place in 25.42, the best time of season on the team. Kinley Brown and Taylor Savolt followed closely behind in 25.90 and 25.99.
 
Albright continued his dominance in the men's 400m, claiming first place in a blistering time of 47.47 and marked his name in the history books yet again for breaking the school record. Nolan Churchman showcased his speed once again, securing third place in 48.00, the second fastest 400m time of the year on the team and secured himself a spot in nationals.

Reba Mader led the charge in the women's 400m, securing second place in 56.31, a new school record that's also good for the national qualifying standard.
 
In the men's 1 mile, Emery Wolfe, Daniel Bechle, and Noah Morenz pushed themselves to claim fifth, sixth and eighth place in times of 4:23.55, 4:24.12 and 4:27.16, all breaking their previous personal best marks.
 
Carsyn Turpin led the pack in the men's 3,000m, securing first place with a personal best time of 8:56.27, with Daniel Bechle and Noah Morenz following closely behind in second and third place in times of 8:58.56 and 9:00.49.
 
Keamonie Archie soared to victory in the men's long jump, claiming first place with a leap of 23-6.75 feet and a provisional mark.

Next up for the Tigers is another trip to Topeka, Kan., this time for the 2024 MIAA Indoor Championships next Friday through Sunday (Feb. 23-25).

2024 KSU Steve Miller Invitational
Full FHSU Results
Men's 60m
4th - Eddie McVay – 6.91
5th - Toby Wahlmeier – 6.95
8th - Kenny Fritsch – 7.01
11th - Carter Cellmer – 7.16
12th - Chason VanDerWege – 7.23
13th - Noah McGregor – 7.40
 
Women's 60m
5th - Tori Poe – 7.87
6th - Jayme Hagerman – 8.14
 
Men's 60m Hurdles
1st - Nolan Churchman – 8.72
 
Women's 60m Hurdles
5th - Taylor Savolt – 9.01
8th - Maggie Remsberg – 9.24
12th - Hadley Williams – 9.76
14th - Kylin Rudzik – 10.02
15th - Ellie Dusselier – 10.14
 
Men's 200m
2nd - Hayden Albright – 21.42 #
8th - Toby Wahlmeier – 21.80
14th - Nolan Churchman – 22.25
15th - Kenny Fritsch – 22.57
16th - Eddie McVay – 22.65
17th - Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 22.72
18th - Maayan Paz – 23.35
19th - Cole Darling – 23.56
 
Women's 200m
7th - Tori Poe – 25.42
9th - Kinley Brown – 25.90
10th - Taylor Savolt – 25.99
12th - Maggie Remsberg – 26.47
13th - Reba Mader – 27.76
 
Men's 400m
1st - Hayden Albright – 47.47 #
3rd - Nolan Churchman – 48.00 #
9th - Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 51.04
10th - Maayan Paz – 51.05
12th - Cole Darling – 52.08
 
Women's 400m
2nd - Reba Mader – 56.31 #
6th - Taylor Savolt – 57.66
7th - Kinley Brown – 57.90
9th - Maggie Remsberg – 1:01.56
 
Women's 600y
4th - Ellie Dusselier – 1:37.19
5th - Hadley Williams – 1:38:87
7th - Kylin Rudzik – 1:41.62
 
Men's 800m
5th - Emery Wolfe – 1:58.49
9th - Andrew Waller – 2:03.75
 
Men's 1 Mile
5th - Emery Wolfe – 4:23.55
6th - Daniel Bechle – 4:24.12
7th - Andrew Waller – 4:25.30
8th - Noah Morenz – 4:27.16
 
Men's 3,000m
1st - Carsyn Turpin – 8:56.27
2nd - Daniel Bechle – 8:58.56
3rd - Noah Morenz – 9:00.49
 
Women's High Jump
7th - Brooklyn Ptacek – 4-11.0
9th - Ellie Dusselier – 4-11.0
 
Women's Long Jump
4th - Maggie Remsberg – 14-4.5
6th - Jayme Hagerman – 17-3.5
8th – Hadley Williams – 15-10.5
9th - Abby Rueschhoff – 15-7.0
10th - Kylin Rudzik – 15-3.5
 
Men's Long Jump
1st - Keamonie Archie – 23-6.75 #
6th - Jace Wentling – 21-9.5
7th - Chason VanDerWege – 21-8.75
9th - Carter Cellmer – 21-0.25
10th - Noah McGregor – 20-10.0
12th - Eddie McVay – 20-3.0
 
Women's Pole Vault
3rd - Annabeth Baalmann – 13-0.75 #
 
Men's Pole Vault
7th - Jacob Clark – 15-10.25 #
8th - Brady Deges – 15-4.25
13th - Kurtis McCormick – 14.4.5
15th - Nolan Churchman – 14-4.5
 
Women's Shot Put
5th - Liberty Booker – 42-2.2
6th - Kieran Burke – 39-0
8th - Kennedy Spaeth – 37-6.0
9th - Rhyann Brown – 37-4.5
10th - Addie Berens – 31-2.75
 
Women's Weight Throw
4th – Liberty Booker – 50-10.0
5th – Patrisha Doll – 50-7.0
6th – Kieran Burke – 42-2.0
7th – Kennedy Spaeth – 39-2.0
 
# indicates NCAA Division II provisional mark