Beavers Continue Impressive Weekend with Six New Top-10 Records

Friday, December 6

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Oregon State

Silver State Invitational

Beavers Continue Impressive Weekend with Six New Top-10 Records

December 07, 2024 | Women's Track & Field

By: Cate Schmeling

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State Track and Field team wrapped up a successful weekend with strong performances at the Silver State Invitational in Reno and the Danville Indoor Opener in Boston, earning multiple top finishes and several entries into the OSU record books.

At the Silver State Invitational, Jada Hurley shined in the 60 meters, finishing sixth in the finals with a time of 7.67 after placing eighth in the prelims at 7.65. Megan Hatcher's 7.82 in the prelims secured her the #7 spot in OSU history, while Mersayis Shedd clocked 8.19. In the 600 meters, Ava McKee claimed third with a time of 1:35.87, and Sydney Van Der Zee finished 11th in 1:43.32. Jayla Hooper excelled in the shot put, taking third with a throw of 14.30m/46-11, earning the #4 spot in OSU records.

Over in Boston, the distance squad delivered impressive results at the Danville Indoor Opener. Ainsley Herron finished 18th in the mile with a time of 4:49.49, earning #6 in OSU history, while Ruby Broadbent followed in 24th at 4:53.04. In the 800 meters, Jillian Brown posted a personal best of 2:10.09 to finish eighth and secure OSU's #3 all-time spot, with Ellie Quintana clocking 2:17.62 for a personal best.

In the 3,000 meters, Kate Laurent led the Beavers with a personal best of 9:20.71, earning the #3 spot in OSU history. Delaney Griffin followed closely with 9:22.34 for the #4 all-time mark, while Sage Brooks, Sydney Partyka, and Erin Cosgrove each logged strong performances, including a personal best for Cosgrove at 9:33.98.

LAST TIME OUT
Jayla Hooper broke the school weight throw record with a mark of 19.19m/62-11.5, surpassing the previous mark by over seven feet to take first. Markayla Billings set a personal best of 15.23m/49-11.75, finishing 10th and earning #9 in OSU records.

In the high jump, Dede Norman won with a leap of 1.78m/5-10, ranking #6 in OSU history. Lexi Hunt and Grace Proudfoot tied for fifth at 1.70m/5-7, with Proudfoot achieving a personal best.

Freshmen Megan Hatcher and Addison Swartzendruber impressed in the 400m, placing third (56.07) and fourth (56.60) for #3 and #4 in OSU records. Ava McKee cut three seconds off her 800m personal best to finish fifth in 2:19.61. In the 200m, Jada Hurley placed 11th in 24.86, with Mersayis Shedd running 26.62 for 46th.

UP NEXT
The Beavers will compete in the UW Preview in Seattle, Washington January 17-18.

RESULTS

Silver State Invitational
Friday
Weight Throw
1. Jayla Hooper - 19.19m/62-11.5 - OSU #1
10. Markayla Billings - 15.23m/49-11/75 - PB OSU #9

High Jump
1. Dede Norman - 1.78m/5-10 - OSU #6
5. Lexi Hunt - 1.70m/5-7
5. Grace Proudfoot - 1.70m/5-7 - PB

400 Meters
3. Megan Hatcher - 56.07 - OSU #3
4. Addison Swartzendruber - 56.60 - OSU #4

800 Meters
5. Ava McKee - 2:19.61 - PB
13. Sydney Van Der Zee - 2:30.12

200 Meters
11. Jada Hurley - 24.86
46. Mersayis Shedd - 26.62

Saturday
Silver State Invitational
60M Hurdles (preliminary)
24. Dede Norman - 9.39

60 Meters (preliminary)
8. Jada Hurley - 7.65
23. Megan Hatcher - 7.82 - OSU #7
46. Mersayis Shedd - 8.19

Shotput
3. Jayla Hooper - 14.30m/46-11 - OSU #4

60 Meters (finals)
6. Jada Hurley - 7.67

600 Meters
3. Ava McKee - 1:35.87
11. Sydney Van Der Zee - 1:43.32

Danville Indoor Opener
Mile
18. Ainsley Herron - 4:49.49 - OSU #6
24. Ruby Broadbent - 4:53.04

800 Meters
8. Jillian Brown - 2:10.09 - OSU #3 PB
17. Ellie Quintana - 2:17.62 - PB

3,000 Meters
45. Kate Laurent - 9:20.71 - OSU #3 PB
47. Delaney Griffin - 9:22.34 - OSU #4 PB
51. Sage Brooks - 9:23.80
60. Sydney Partyka - 9:28.75
72. Erin Cosgrove - 9:33.98 - PB
94. Erika Cunniam - 9:45.22
97. Eimy Martinez - 9:53.24
104. Meagen Lowe - 10:00.08

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