Shippensburg University’s track and field teams picked up some impressive results this weekend at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Invitational at the University of Lynchburg. The men’s team earned 19 efforts that qualified for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championships, while the women’s team added another 23.
Sophomore Gabriel Lewis made school history in the meet, breaking the Shippensburg University record in the 100-meters at 10.41 seconds. The result also provisionally qualified him for the NCAA championships.
Another NCAA provisional qualifier was senior Robbie Hrabosky II, taking first place in the 400-meter hurdles at 52.46 seconds. It was a new personal best for Hrabosky and places him fifth in SU history.
Freshman Jackson Hersh was the standout for the men’s field team, winning the javelin throw at 212 feet, 3 inches (64.71 meters). Hersh also provisionally qualified for nationals, an impressive feat in just his second collegiate meet.
Sophomores Donovan Kitchen and Gian Greggo placed 1-2 in both the shot put and discus, both qualifying for PSACs in each event. Kitchen earned marks of 51 feet, 5 inches (15.67 meters) in shot put and 161 feet, 9 inches (49.31 meters) in discus, while Greggo put up results of 51 feet, 2.25 inches (15.60 meters) and 153 feet, 11 inches (49.31 meters).
The star of the women’s team was senior Sasha Lee, who picked up a pair of provisional NCAA marks. Lee placed first in the triple jump at 40 feet, 9.75 inches (12.44 meters), placing her fourth in SU history. She was also victorious in the 100-meter hurdles at 14.09 seconds.
Junior Madison Malcolm also had a fantastic day in the hurdles, winning the 400-meter hurdles at 1:03.40, a new personal best that puts her tenth in Shippensburg history. She also placed third in the 100-meter hurdles, qualifying for PSACs at 14.96 seconds.
A pair of Raiders provisionally qualified for nationals in the women’s javelin throw, with senior Abby Reasoner placing first at 155 feet (47.25 meters) and sophomore Hannah Cassner coming in second at 144 feet, 5 inches (44.02 meters). Their efforts were good enough for third and fifth place in school history, respectively.
Reasoner commented on what the throw means for her, saying “It means a lot to me and those around me who have supported me. All the years of hard work and extra practice sessions paid off, but I’m not done yet. I’m hoping to keep growing as a thrower to go out with a bang in my final season.”
SU’s track and field teams will be split across two meets next weekend. One squad will compete in the Colonial Relays at William & Mary, with action at 9 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.
The other group will take part in the Millersville Metrics at 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.
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