The Fort Hays State track and field team delivered an impressive performance Friday (Jan. 31), securing multiple event victories at the Charlie Foster Classic while competing against elite MIAA competition on the opening day of the Washburn Open.

At the Charlie Foster Classic, the Tiger women claimed four individual titles. Jayme Hagerman led the way with dominant performances in the jumps, winning the long jump with a mark of 18-3 and securing another victory in the triple jump at 36-1.5. Liberty Booker excelled in the throwing events, capturing the shot put title with a throw of 42-7.5 while also placing third in the weight throw with a mark of 51-1. The Tigers dominated the 3,000-meter run, securing a podium sweep led by Arely Maldonado, who claimed the event title in 11:23.89. Brenna Murphy followed just behind in second at 11:24.10, while Madison Sutterfield finished third in 11:24.11, capping off an impressive distance performance for Fort Hays State.

On the men's side, the sprint squad impressed in the 60-meter finals, with Ajai Holmes securing a third-place finish in 6.97 seconds and Eddie McVay placing fifth in 7.08. The Tigers showcased their depth in the mile, with Daniel Little leading the way with a second-place finish in 4:29.00 seconds. Ian Weich followed closely in third at 4:30.64, while Cole Krug secured fourth with a time of 4:32.31, rounding out a strong performance at the Charlie Foster Classic.

Competing against high-level competition at the Washburn Open, Hayden Albright led the Tigers with a strong performance in the sprint events. He placed seventh in the 200 meters with a time of 21.54, hitting an NCAA provisional mark, and advancing to the semifinals in the 60 meters with a time of 6.87. Avrey Albright was close behind, clocking 6.90 in the 60 meters and 21.87 in the 200 meters.

In the multi-events, Nolan Churchman positioned himself atop the standings in the heptathlon, winning the high jump with a clearance of 6-5.5, and finishing second in the long jump with a leap of 22-6.5. Ethan Salmans delivered a well-rounded performance, placing fourth in the 60 meters with a time of 7.03 and fifth in the long jump with a mark of 22-1.25. Drew Tolar opened the heptathlon with an impressive first-place finish in the 60 meters, clocking 6.95. The multi's will conclude tomorrow morning.

The Tigers also saw success in the distance medley relay, where Brady Stegman, Mayan Paz, Emery Wolfe and Christian Darrah placed third overall and were the top Division II team with a time of 10:07.20, closing out a strong first day in Topeka, Kan.

Competition at the Washburn Open will resume tomorrow as the Tigers look to build on their success Saturday (Feb. 1).
 
Full FHSU Results
 
Charlie Foster Classic
Men's
60m Prelims
3rd – Ajai Holmes – 6.99
5th – Eddie McVay – 7.02
13th – Dylan Velasco – 7.35
17th – Brody Burns – 7.49
18th – Cole Darling – 7.53
19th – Kade Harris – 7.54
 
60m Finals
3rd – Ajai Holmes – 6.97
5th – Eddie McVay – 7.08
 
60mH
4th – Spencer Rich – 9.25
 
400m
3rd – Brody Burns – 52.86
5th – Cole Darling – 53.51
 
600y
2nd – Asher Wassom – 1:19.23
5th – Braylon Moore – 1:20.92
 
800m
7th – Daniel Little – 2:02.41
 
1 Mile
2nd – Daniel Little – 4:29.00
3rd – Ian Weich – 4:30.64
4th – Cole Krug – 4:32.31
6th – Andrew Waller – 4:42.08
7th – Ty Raulston – 4:48.36
8th – Zach Moore – 4:48.58
9th – Carsyn Turpin – 4:48.97
11th – Ethan Emmons – 4:55.46
12th – Hunter Metzger – 4:57.91
 
3,000m
3rd – Ian Weich – 9:16.90
4th – Cole Krug – 9:20.46
5th – Zach Moore – 9:39.60
6th – Ty Raulston – 9:44.04
7th – Andrew Waller – 9:47.10
10th – Hunter Metzger – 10:02.43
 
Long Jump
8th – Kade Harris – 19-9.00
9th – Spencer Rich – 19-7.00
10th – Dean Clark – 18-10.50
 
Triple Jump
4th – Dean Clark – 44-2.75
6th – Ervin Fierro – 42-6.00
 
Women's
60mH
3rd – Chloe Mader – 9.73
6th – Elysia Kunkler – 10.05
 
600y
2nd - Amelia Foster – 1:35.19
 
1 Mile
2nd – Keziah Bachman – 5:30.61
3rd – Madison Sutterfield – 5:32.22
4th – Brenna Murphy – 5:36.07
5th – Arely Maldonado – 5:46.89
6th – Morgan Beckwith – 5:56.77
 
3,000m
1st – Arely Maldonado – 11:23.89
2nd – Brenna Murphy – 11:24.10
3rd – Madison Sutterfield – 11:24.11
7th – Keziah Bachman – 11:40.37
9th – Morgan Beckwith – 11:42.21
 
Long Jump
1st – Jayme Hagerman – 18-3.00
2nd – Donna Jackson – 18-0.50
5th – Elysia Kunkler – 16-4.50
8th – Abby Rueschhoff – 16-1.75
 
Triple Jump
1st – Jayme Hagerman – 36-1.50
2nd – Brynlee Frank – 34-7.75
3rd – Abby Rueschhoff – 34-7.75
 
Shot Put
1st – Liberty Booker – 42-7.50
3rd – Emma Slade – 40-6.25
 
Weight Throw
3rd – Liberty Booker – 51-1.00
 
Washburn Open – Friday
Men's
60m Prelims
22nd – Hayden Albright – 6.87q
25th – Avrey Albright – 6.90q
50th – Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 7.02
64th – Toby Wahlmeier – 7.08
 
200m
7th – Hayden Albright – 21.54 #
23rd – Avrey Albright – 21.87
30th – Toby Wahlmeier – 22.00
55th – Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 22.31
 
5,000m
29th – Chayse McCullough – 15:13.83
34th – Noah Morenz – 15:26.46
 
Pole Vault Open
7th – Mason Younger – 14-1.25
15th – Trevor Christensen – 13-7.25
 
DMR
3rd – Brady Stegman, Mayan Paz, Emery Wolfe, Christian Darrah – 10:07.20
 
Heptathlon
1st - Nolan Churchman
60m – 5th – 7.04 – 868
LJ – 2nd – 22-6.50 – 783
SP – 3rd – 38-10.50 – 597
HJ – 1st – 6-5.50 – 776
60mH -
PV -
1,000m -
 
5th - Ethan Salmans
60m – 4th – 7.03 – 872
LJ – 5th – 22-1.25 – 755
SP – 7th – 37-2.50 – 566
HJ – 7th – 5-11.50 – 644
60mH -
PV -
1,000m -
 
10th - Drew Tolar
60m – 1st – 6.95 – 900
LJ – 15th – 20-9.00 – 657
SP – 2nd – 39-8.00 – 612
HJ – 19th – 5-7.00 – 544
60mH -
PV -
1,000m -
 
Women's
600y
17th – Reba Mader – 1:27.81
26th – Eden Bathurst – 1:32.04
28th – Makenzie Premer – 1:32.23

Pole Vault Open
3rd - Liz Moore - 10-6
 
# indicates NCAA Division II provisional mark
Q indicates qualifying time for finals