SALINA, Kan. – The Fort Hays State track and field teams turned in a series of strong mid-distance performances tonight (April 18) at the Coyote Classic in Salina, Kansas, highlighted by several top-10 finishes and season-best marks.

On the women's side, Eden Bathurst continued her impressive outdoor campaign with a second place finish in the 800 meters, clocking an outdoor season-best time of 2:17.16. In the 1500 meters, Emma Weiner led the Tigers with a third place finish in 4:46.26, while Ashlyn Harbaugh took sixth with a time of 4:50.16, and Mackenzie Premer rounded out the top ten in tenth at 4:54.92.

For the men, Emery Wolfe placed eighth in the 800 meters with a season-best time for the team at 1:56.97, and Ethan Fisher also earned an eighth place finish in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:04.65. Chayse McCullough added a tenth place showing in the same event, running 4:10.79.

The majority of Tigers not competing at the Coyote Classic will be in action tomorrow (April 19) at the Loper Invitational in Kearney, Nebraska, with a focus on sprints and throws. Meanwhile, a select group of distance runners, including Emily Diercks, Christian Darrah, and Noah Morenz, will represent FHSU at the prestigious Kansas Relays in Lawrence, Kan.

FHSU Final Results
Men
800m
8th – Emery Wolfe – 1:56.97
11th – Kaiden Esfeld – 1:59.63
25th – Braylon Moore – 2:02.99
26th – Ethan Fisher – 2:03.16
30th – Ethan Emmons – 2:05.39
 
1500m
8th – Ethan Fisher – 4:04.65
10th – Chayse McCullough – 4:10.79
16th – Andrew Waller – 4:17.50
17th – Cole Krug – 4:17.52
20th – Ty Raulston – 4:19.43
23rd – Hunter Metzger – 4:23.23
 
Women
800m
2nd – Eden Bathurst – 2:17.16
15th – Alayna Cossaart – 2:27.49
18th – Kyra Nippert – 2:28.66
 
1500m
3rd – Emma Weiner – 4:46.26
6th – Ashlyn Harbaugh – 4:50.16
10th – Makenzie Premer – 4:54.92
12th – Keziah Bachman – 5:02.74
14th – Madison Sutterfield – 5:05.36
15th – Arely Maldonado – 5:05.95
16th – Abbye Hudson – 5:06.90
17th – Brenna Murphy – 5:08.87
21st – Morgan Beckwith – 5:17.08