Beavers Close Out Home Slate with Senior Day

Friday, May 1

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State

OSU High Performance

May 02, 2026 | Women's Track & Field

By: Cate Schmeling

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State wrapped up its final home meet of the season in Corvallis with a strong showing at the OSU High Performance Meet. The Beavers honored 10 seniors who are wrapping up their time as student-athletes.

Friday action saw immediate success in the throws, as Bea Pettersson placed second in the hammer throw with a 54.77m/179-08, while Katie Gelston delivered a standout performance in the discus, winning the event with a 54.53m/178-11 personal best that moved her to No. 2 all-time at Oregon State.

In the pole vault, Mia Fowler led the Beavers with a second-place finish at 3.80m/12-5.5, while Carley Strand added a personal best of 3.35m/10-11.75 to move into OSU's all-time top 10.

On the track, Megan Hatcher highlighted the day with a dominant win in the 400m hurdles, clocking a personal-best 59.54 to move to No. 3 in program history. Riley Patera followed with a win in the 200 meters, running 24.14 to improve to No. 5 all-time at OSU, while Callie Brandes also cracked the top 10 with a 24.58.

Distance events saw Delaney Ulrich take second in the steeplechase at 10:48.47, and Payton Smith and Reese Morkert each recorded personal bests in the 5,000 meters.

Saturday continued the momentum, beginning in the field with a sweep of the top three spots in the high jump. Callie Brandes led the way with a personal-best clearance of 1.62m/5-3.75, followed by Kyra Bakke and Lexi Hunt matching the same height. Bea Pettersson added another victory in the shot put, throwing a personal-best 15.23m/49-11.75 to improve her standing to No. 4 all-time at OSU.

The Beavers' sprint group delivered multiple highlights, including a win in the 4x100m relay as Hatcher, Brandes, Audrey Biggerstaff, and Patera combined for a 46.57, ranking No. 8 in program history. Hatcher also claimed the 100m hurdles title with a personal-best 14.16, moving to No. 8 all-time at OSU.

Jillian Brown took third in the invite 800 meters with a season-best 2:05.93, while Maella Hodgson led the open section with a runner-up finish. Ruby Lorenz added a personal best in the event, and several Beavers posted strong marks across both sections.

The meet concluded with solid performances in the 100 meters, where Brandes ran 12.07 to rank No. 9 all-time at OSU, and Patera followed closely at 12.10.

BEAVER RESULTS

Note: UA following a name denotes athletes on OSU's roster who are competing unattached. An athlete competing unattached does not use collegiate eligibility but is also not eligible for the Oregon State school record or Top-10 as they are technically competing as individuals during the meet.

FRIDAY
Hammer Throw
2. Bea Pettersson - 54.77m/179-08
5. Olivia Chamizo UA - 50.29m/165

Pole Vault
2. Mia Fowler - 3.80m/12-5.5
6. Claire Lee - 3.65m/11-11.75
8. Maddy Juhler - 3.50m/11-5.75
11. Carley Strand - 3.35m/10-11.75 PB - improved OSU #9

Discus
1. Katie Gelston - 54.53m/178-11 PB - OSU #2
6. Olivia Chamiza UA - 43.03m/141-2

Long Jump
6. Peyton Craven UA - 5.57m/18-3.25

400m Hurdles
1. Megan Hatcher - 59.54 PB - OSU #3

200 Meters
1. Riley Patera - 24.14 PB - OSU #5
5. Callie Brandes - 24.58 - OSU #10
19. Audrey Biggerstaff - 25.86
25. Ava McKee - 26.16 PB
28. Ruby Lorenz - 26.37
39. Mia Kemp UA - 26.87

1,500 Meters - Open (4:22 pm)
5. Maella Hodgson - 4:34.04
9. Ellie Quintana - 4:40.57
13. Avery Marr - 4:41.29 PB
23. Kate Yahn - 4:48.52
25. Eliza Eckman - 4:48.76
27. Jenna O'Beirne - 4:49.70

3,000m Steeplechase
2. Delaney Ulrich - 10:48.47

1,500 Meters
2. Maya Beaechler UA - 4:18.73

5,000 Meters - Invite
2. Molly Latincsics UA - 16:41.04
3. Noemi Lundgren UA - 16:45.98
8. Payton Smith - 17:19.39 PB
9. Reese Morkert - 17:20.85

SATURDAY
Javelin
1. Kaylen Rabalais UA - 48.36m/158-8 PB +10inches
6. Havana Alonso - 42.13m/139-2

High Jump
1. Callie Brandes - 1.62m/5-3.75 PB
2. Kyra Bakke - 1.62m/5-3.75
3. Lexi Hunt - 1.62m/5-3.75
6. Peyton Craven UA - 1.57m/5-1.75 PB

Shot Put
1. Bea Pettersson - 15.23m/49.11.75 PB - improves OSU #4 +6inches
21. Mia Kemp UA - 9.80m/32-2

4x100m Relay
1. Hatcher, Brandes, Biggerstaff, Patera - 46.57 - OSU #8

800 Meters - Invite
2. Maya Baechler UA - 2:04.68 PB
3. Jillian Brown - 2:05.93 SB

800 Meters - Open
2. Maella Hodgson - 2:12.71 SB
5. Delaney Ulrich - 2:13.86
10. Ellie Quintana - 2:15.03
12. Ruby Lorenz - 2:15.14 PB
15. Avery Marr - 2:16.32 SB
35. Ava McKee - 2:22.33

100m Hurdles
1. Megan Hatcher - 14.16 PB - OSU #8
3. Peyton Craven UA - 14.61 PB
7. Mia Kemp UA - 15.11 PB

100 Meters
5. Callie Brandes - 12.07 - OSU #9
7. Riley Patera - 12.10
12. Dede Norman - 12.45
17. Audrey Biggerstaff - 12.52

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