PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field team concluded competition at the 10th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic on Saturday (Feb. 15), delivering several standout performances, including multiple NCAA Division II provisional marks.

The Tigers excelled in the pole vault invite, with Jacob Clark clearing 16-8.00 to secure first place and earn an NCAA DII provisional mark. Brady Deges and Josiah Ball tied for third place, each clearing 15-8.25, also achieving the provisional standard.

In the 400m open, Avrey Albright secured a 10th-place finish with a time of 49.24, while Nakari Morrical-Palmer followed closely in 12th at 49.27. Competing in the invite section, Hayden Albright placed 11th, clocking 48.56. The Tigers' 4x400m relay team, consisting of Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar, and Nolan Churchman, delivered an impressive performance, finishing seventh in 3:13.71 and securing an NCAA DII provisional mark.

On the women's side, Reba Mader led the Tigers in the 400m, placing fifth with a season-best time of 56.81. In the 800m, Eden Bathurst posted a strong showing, finishing seventh in 2:19.70, notching her season best. In the women's pole vault invite, Annabeth Baalmann cleared 13-2.75 to finish third, securing an NCAA DII provisional mark and coming within inches of tying her school record.

Fort Hays State will return to action next weekend as they continue preparations for the MIAA Championships, set for Feb. 28-Mar. 2. With multiple top performances and provisional marks secured at the Gorilla Classic, the Tigers aim to build momentum heading into the Loper Tune-Up on Feb. 21.

Full FHSU Results

Day Two Results

Men's Results
400m Open
10th – Avrey Albright – 49.24
12th – Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 49.27
 
400m Invite
11th – Hayden Albright – 48.56
 
800m Open
37th – Emery Wolfe – 1:58.57
 
1 Mile
23rd – Kaiden Esfeld – 4:18.35
42nd – Ian Weich – 4:26.93
45th – Andrew Waller – 4:27.68
54th – Daniel Little – 4:33.02
 
4x400m Relay
7th – Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar, Nolan Churchman – 3:13.71 #
21st – Nakari Morrical-Palmer, Emery Wolfe, Kaiden Esfeld, Ethan Salmans – 3:23.31
 
Pole Vault Invite
1st – Jacob Clark – 16-8.00 #
3rd – Brady Deges – 15-8.25 #
3rd – Josiah Ball – 15-8.25 #
 
Women's Results
400m Open
5th – Reba Mader – 56.81
 
800m Open
7th – Eden Bathurst – 2:19.70
24th – Makenzie Premer – 2:23.48
 
1 Mile
21st – Alayna Cossaart – 5:16.02
28th – Madison Sutterfield – 5:21.62
37th – Brenna Murphy – 5:31.46
38th – Keziah Bachman – 5:34.54
 
3,000m
23rd – Ashlyn Harbaugh – 10:22.99
 
Weight Throw
23rd – Emma Slade – 40-4.25
30th – Liberty Booker – 37-4.50
 
Pole Vault Invite
3rd – Annabeth Baalmann – 13-2.75 #

Day One Results

Men's Results
 60m Prelims
 38th – Toby Wahlmeier – 6.99
 42nd – Kenny Fritsch – 7.01
 53rd – Ajai Holmes – 7.06
 62nd – Eddie McVay – 7.14
 
 60mH Prelims
 26th – Ethan Salmans – 8.46
 30th – Nolan Churchman – 8.63
 34th – Drew Tolar – 8.81
 49th – Spencer Rich – 9.26
 
 200m Open
 12th – Drew Tolar – 21.85
 16th – Avrey Albright – 21.90
 30th – Nakari Morrical-Palmer – 22.36
 41st – Kenny Fritsch – 22.53
 
 200m Invite
 2nd – Hayden Albright – 21.73
 3rd – Toby Wahlmeier – 21.81
 
 5,000m
 9th – Jaret Pfizenmaier – 14:54.17
 16th – Cole Krug – 15:12.18
 
 DMR
 10th – Ian Weich, Emery Wolfe, Kaiden Esfeld, Daniel Little – 10:21.42
 
 High Jump Open
 15th – Ethan Salmans – 5-10.75
 
 Pole Vault Open
 10th – Trever Christensen – 14-1.25
 13th – Mason Younger – 13-7.50
 
 Women's Results
 60m Prelims
 38th – Reba Mader – 8.03
 54th – Chloe Mader – 8.24
 
 60mH Prelims
 35th – Chloe Mader – 9.37
 
 200m Prelims
 25th – Reba Mader – 26.15
 
 5,000m
 35th – Arely Maldonado – 19:25.26
 
 DMR
 10th – Madison Sutterfield, Makenzie Premer, Eden Bathurst, Alayna Cossaart – 12:32.94
 
 Weight Throw
 11th – Liberty Booker – 53-1.00
 
 Pole Vault Open
 8th – Piper Robinson – 10-10.00