Closes Season with a Bang at Franson Last Chance

AZUSA, Calif. – The Concordia University Irvine Track & Field team wrapped up the regular season with strong performances at the Franson Last Chance Meet hosted by Azusa Pacific. The Golden Eagles set two new school records and reached a program-best 24 national qualifying marks, surpassing last year’s total of 18.

Riley Norris led the way with a huge school record in the heptathlon, scoring 5086 points, which currently ranks her 13th in NCAA Division II. She also turned in top marks in the high jump (1.61m), shot put (11.76m), long jump (5.40m), and 800m run (2:16.91).

Parker Williams set a new school record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.08 seconds and also clocked 53.25 in the 400m hurdles.

In the sprints, Jasmyn Crawford broke the school record in the 200m dash, running 23.79 seconds, and jumped 6.09m in the long jump.

Distance highlights included Jori Paradis running 4:22.52 in the 1500m, Porshe Eismann finishing the 800m in 2:12.89, and Taylor Whitfield posting a time of 17:22.98 in the 5000m.

In the 10,000m, Noah Plaza and Fernando Aguirre ran 31:04.13 and 31:20.57, while Dustin Berger ran 9:19.64 in the 3000m steeplechase.

The throwers also had a solid day. In men’s discus, Trey Vergenz threw 50.51m and Tim Weller hit 50.36m. In shot put, Hunter Hornday reached 15.38m and Ryan Santana threw 14.52m. On the women’s side, Tayla Crenshaw led the discus group with a throw of 45.64m.

Telma Kristjansson cleared 1.63m in the high jump, adding to the list of strong results.

The Golden Eagles will find out who qualifies for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships on Tuesday afternoon. 

Next up

The NCAA DII Outdoor Championships begin Thursday, May 22 in Pueblo, Colorado. Stay tuned for more information.

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