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No criminal charges have been filed against Reina in Sacramento County as of Thursday morning, according to a search of the county’s criminal case portal. Updated 4:56 p.m. CapRadio made no fewer than four attempts to reach Reina’s lawyers, Bird & Van Dyke, Inc., for a response to the lawsuit, but did not hear back […]

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'Golf course fees, fine dining and college tuition'

No criminal charges have been filed against Reina in Sacramento County as of Thursday morning, according to a search of the county’s criminal case portal.
Updated 4:56 p.m.
CapRadio made no fewer than four attempts to reach Reina’s lawyers, Bird & Van Dyke, Inc., for a response to the lawsuit, but did not hear back as of Thursday afternoon.

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Though he was the only individual identified by name, Reina is not the only defendant of the lawsuit. CapRadio is also suing an additional 50 individuals, referred to as “DOES 1 through 50” (in reference to John/Jane Doe) in the complaint.
What followed has been an extensive look into CapRadio’s finances, sparked by an audit commissioned by the California State University Chancellor’s Office detailing years of financial mismanagement by previous leadership at the public media station — which is an auxiliary of Sacramento State.
These details span nearly 130 pages of exhibits and attachments, as well as the names of all subjects, board members, individuals and businesses included in the examination.
Two months later, CapRadio laid off 12% of its staff and canceled four longtime music programs.
Reina was hired by CapRadio in 2007 as its chief financial officer. His role grew in 2013 to include chief operating officer and he was subsequently promoted in 2020 to executive vice president and general manager. He resigned in June 2023.
The public media station in November also explained progress on its debt repayment plans. Most of CapRadio’s debt — an estimated .7 million — is owed to Sac State, which it will pay back a portion of through hourly on-air messaging promoting the university. The agreement does not technically require CapRadio to spend any money, in what’s called an “in-kind” service.
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The lawsuit was filed in Yolo County Superior Court last month in connection with a 2023 audit that found significant financial mismanagement at the public media station.
In November 2024, CapRadio released its audited financial reports, revealing million in debt — the majority of which is tied to two costly Downtown projects.
Key details that were blocked out upon initial release in August — like credit card statements and emailed correspondence between Reina and others — were included in Wednesday’s update.

CapRadio’s main allegations

As Chief Financial Officer, and later while holding all of CPR’s executive titles, Reina had access and control over CapRadio’s bank accounts, station lawyers argued. Reina is accused of opening corporate credit cards in CapRadio’s name, over which he gave himself exclusive access and control, without the knowledge or authority from CapRadio’s Board of Directors.
Reina is accused of transferring more than $370,000 of CapRadio funds to his personal accounts from 2017 until his resignation in 2023 as well as using corporate credit cards to pay for family plane tickets and vacations, personal memberships and golf course fees, fine dining, personal groceries and alcohol, home utilities, personal vehicles, charitable donations in his name, college tuition, entertainment tickets, as well as home mortgage payments and taxes.
In addition, Reina is accused of using CapRadio credit cards to pay for more than $100,000 in improvements to his West Sacramento home.
CapRadio lawyers argue Reina hid his unauthorized use of the public media station’s bank accounts and credits, submitting no expense reports or supporting receipts for nearly all of his personal use of corporate credit cards.

Response from Jun Reina

When asked for a response to the lawsuit and allegations against Reina, Eytcheson said in an email, “This is the first I’ve heard of it. I really can’t comment.”
CapRadio is an auxiliary of Sac State. The university holds the licenses to the public media station, which includes CapRadio Music, North State Public Radio (NSPR) based at Chico State and KHSU at Cal Poly Humboldt.

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After an August 2024 forensic examination of the station’s finances that found Reina had received nearly 0,000 in unsupported payments, Mary Ann Bird, his attorney, emailed a statement suggesting all of CapRadio’s management “needs to be scrutinized” and that “the issues are under investigation and NO charges have been filed.”
As for the lawsuit against Reina and Does 1 through 50, a case management conference is scheduled for April 21.

Sac State response

Some information in the document is still redacted, including the names of four individuals listed as Witness #1-4.
On Wednesday, Sacramento State released a mostly-unredacted version of the forensic examination it first released in August 2024.
The release comes after lawyers for The Sacramento Bee in December sent a letter to the university demanding the release of the full document, which was prepared by the Roseville firm CliftonLarsonAllen.

One of the two projects is a Downtown office space CapRadio had planned to make its new headquarters. The station scrapped plans to make that move this year. The other project is a live event space on 8th Street. CapRadio is partnering with Sac State to use it as a learning lab when it opens sometime this year.

Others played role in station accruing debts

Both the university and the CapRadio Board of Directors are charged with overseeing the station’s financial management. The board during the time of Reina’s employment included several Sac State administrative officials, including the university’s former chief financial officer and a director of academic affairs resources.
“Our intent has always been to update the site once law enforcement confirmed that the release of the information would no longer hamper their investigation,” university spokesperson Lanaya Lewis said in an email.
In August 2024, a spokesperson for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to CapRadio it was investigating Reina, but would not give further details about the basis of the investigation. CapRadio reached out to the Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday for an update on the investigation, but did not get a response.

Sac State releases largely-unredacted forensic examination

The complaint says CapRadio is seeking at least 0,000 in damages, as well as for Reina’s home to be placed in a trust.
Bruno said CapRadio management officials would not comment further, citing the ongoing litigation.
When CapRadio reporters asked Sac State to comment on the lawsuit this week — and discuss how one employee became the sole executive at the public media station, plus clarify what checks and balances were in place during Reina’s tenure — the university declined to comment.
The 0,000 CapRadio is seeking in the lawsuit is a fraction of the overall debt the public media station faces following years of financial missteps.
Reporters reached out to CapRadio attorneys for comment. They declined, adding they were “bound to the attorney-client privilege” and “must maintain the confidentiality of any advice I have given the client as to what will occur in the future regarding this and/or any other claims my client may have against others not named in this lawsuit.”
The West Sacramento home is currently for sale. Attorneys for CapRadio believe Reina may leave the state with proceeds from his residence, according to the lawsuit.
“Sacramento State is not a party in this litigation and won’t be commenting,” university spokesperson Lanaya Lewis said in an email.
The lawsuit was filed in Yolo County, where Reina owns a home and lives. Reina is identified in the suit by his full name, Fidias “Jun” Reina, Jr.

Next steps

Capital Public Radio has filed a lawsuit against its former general manager Jun Reina, alleging he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the NPR member station “to secretly enrich himself,” using the station’s funds for “personal expenses that had no business purpose,” including home improvements, family vacations and mortgage payments, according to the civil complaint.
You can read our independent ongoing coverage of financial issues at Capital Public Radio here.
“CapRadio is actively pursuing all avenues to ensure that there is remediation and accountability for past actions that have impacted the station,” Chris Bruno, CapRadio’s chief marketing and revenue officer said in an emailed statement.
Sac State published an earlier version of the largely-unredacted forensic examination — without the exhibits or attachments — on their website by Dec. 23.

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Reina’s attorneys did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
Station lawyers wrote that they will update the complaint when they have more information about these 50 individuals. They added that CapRadio management “is informed and believes” each of these people or groups “was in some manner responsible for the debt” accrued by the station.
“The names and capacity of the Defendants sued herein as DOES 1 through 50 … are unknown to the Plaintiff at this time, and therefore, the Plaintiff sues said Defendants by such fictitious names,” the complaint reads. Lawyers added that these 50 defendants could include individual people, corporations or associations.
Following NPR’s protocol for reporting on itself, no CapRadio corporate official or news executive reviewed this story before it was posted or broadcast.
Editor’s note: CapRadio is licensed to Sacramento State, which is also an underwriter.
Andrea Clark, who led CapRadio’s Board of Directors during Reina’s time as general manager, did not respond to a request for comment.
CapRadio also reached out to Rick Eytcheson, who was the president and general manager of the station from 2006 until retiring in 2020, then served as President Emeritus until 2023.
Disclosure: This story was reported and written by Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez and Politics Editor Chris Nichols. It was edited by Assignment Manager Claire Morgan, Producer Sarit Laschinsky and Producer Jen Picard.

CapRadio also requested the full forensic examination under the Public Records Act on Aug. 5. The request was denied on Aug. 15.

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I’ve covered a lot of sporting events in my career, but there was something undeniably electric about the 2025 NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship this weekend in Gulf Shores. From the very first serve to the final point, it wasn’t just a tournament—it was a statement. And what a statement TCU made. The Horned Frogs […]

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And what a statement TCU made.

The Horned Frogs claimed their first-ever national title in a dramatic 3-2 win over Loyola Marymount University (LMU). It wasn’t just a win—it was a seismic shift. For the first time in championship history, neither UCLA nor USC hoisted the trophy. Instead, a hungry, fearless TCU team stood victorious on the white sands of Alabama, redefining the power map of collegiate beach volleyball.

I was on the ground, and let me tell you, the energy was unreal. The athletes? Dialed in. The fans? Fired up. And the vibe? Pure magic.

What impressed me the most wasn’t just the level of play—it was the heart. The hustle. The belief. The grit. TCU didn’t just win points—they fought for them. Digs that looked impossible, blocks that rocked the court, and serves that sliced through the wind like laser beams.

This wasn’t just a win for TCU—it was a win for every program fighting to prove they belong. The whole event, set behind The Hangout in Gulf Shores, felt like a festival of athleticism. You had people dancing on tables during timeouts, cheering in the sun, and celebrating every rally like it was a Super Bowl play. And with over 450 matches across all divisions just days earlier at the AVCA Small College Championship, Alabama is officially the new heart of beach volleyball in May.

LMU had its share of shining moments, but this was TCU’s time. As the final point hit the sand, sealing both the match and a legacy, their players stormed the court in a rush of tears and screams–culminating in a celebratory dog pile that marked their historic win.

Adding to the excitement, two programs—Texas and Boise State—made their inaugural appearances at the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship. Texas, seeded No. 7, earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over No. 10 California before falling to eventual champion TCU in the quarterfinals. Boise State, seeded No. 14, took on No. 3 Stanford in the opening round. Though they didn’t advance, their presence on the national stage marked a proud and promising milestone for the program.

I walked away from the finals with sand in my shoes, a camera full of unforgettable moments, and soaking wet from jumping into the Gulf to capture that iconic shot of the team hoisting the trophy in the water after their win. Totally worth it!!!

NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball isn’t just growing, it’s thriving. And if this weekend proved anything, it’s that the best is yet to come. Until next year—same beach, even more magic!

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Screenshot Name: Savanna Hershberger High school: Northern Bedford County Hometown: Martinsburg Sport: Cross Country and Track and Field College choice: Kent State Other colleges considered: Grace College, Campbell University Why I picked Kent State University: “The Lord’s hand was truly on my college decision. I had been praying over the matter, and then I had […]

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Name: Savanna Hershberger

High school: Northern Bedford County

Hometown: Martinsburg

Sport: Cross Country and Track and Field

College choice: Kent State

Other colleges considered: Grace College, Campbell University

Why I picked Kent State University: “The Lord’s hand was truly on my college decision. I had been praying over the matter, and then I had a call with Coach Laura Rybka. From the first call, I immediately knew. Our goals aligned for my future, and the Lord truly made it clear to me and instilled peace in me over my future.”

Greatest high school achievement: “My greatest high school achievement is yet to come. I believe that this track season will be my best to date.”

Coach Yeatt’s quote: “Savanna is an incredible young woman who I have been blessed to coach for the past three years. She has a joy for running that drives her in her training and she is extremely competitive. This year, she has taken on a leadership role with the track team. As the only senior on our girls’ team, she has been a great role model to a large group of younger athletes. I look forward to seeing where her running career takes her.”

How I got my start in running: “My sister Denae was an excellent distance runner in high school. I grew up watching her and all my other siblings run, and in fifth grade, I ran my first 5k and won in the women’s division. I immediately fell in love with the sport and knew that this was my future.”

Favorite college growing up: UCLA Bruins

Other interests: My church and agriculture

What getting to play in college means to me: “Getting to run in college means the fulfillment of my 5th-grade self. My dream to run at a Division 1 University is now fulfilled. It means using the gifts the Lord has given me to my full capacity.”

Probable college major: Communications with an Agriculture emphasis

Parents: Ross and Yvonne Hershberger

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TCU wins 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship

It is a celebration in Gulf Shores, Alabama as the TCU Horned Frogs defeat the Loyola Marymount Lions in the 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Tournament finals on Sunday morning to earn the program’s first National Championship. The Horned Frogs won the Big 12 regular season and Conference Tournament in the first year of the league […]

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The Horned Frogs won the Big 12 regular season and Conference Tournament in the first year of the league sponsoring the sport. After dropping only five matches all season, TCU earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Horned Frogs made its first National Championship appearance after getting to the NCAA Tournament in five consecutive seasons and reaching the Final Four in 2023. Since becoming an officially sanctioned NCAA event, the Championship has only ever been won by USC (six titles) and UCLA (two titles). As the No. 4 seed, LMU reached the Final with a first round sweep of No. 13 Florida Atlantic before taking down the sport’s titans USC 3-1 in the quarterfinal and knocking off top seeded UCLA 3-2 in the semifinal. TCU swept past Georgia State and Texas into a semifinal battle with Tournament mainstay 6-seed Cal Poly which the Horned Frogs won 3-1.

TCU opened the scoring with the All-Big 12 pair of Ana Vergara & Anhelina Khmil securing the point from Court 4, 21-14, 21-19, bringing that pairing to a perfect 21-0 when playing together this season. LMU tied it up with a Court 2 straight set victory 21-16, 21-17 over TCU’s Hailey Hamlett & Maria Gonzalez. The back-and-forth affair continued as TCU pulled ahead with the Court 3 point while LMU brought the match level again by taking the point on Court 5. It all built to the showdown from Court 1 between each squad’s top pair as the All-American marquee matchup would decide the National Champion. The Horned Frogs’ pair of Tania Moreno & Daniela Alvarez have been performing at the elite level of the sport together TCU since 2021 and competed in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games representing Spain. It was LMU’s duo of Michelle Schaffer & Anna Pelloia who emerged with the first set, escaping with the the 21-18 advantage. Alvarez & Moreno bounced right back with a 21-15 set win to force the decisive third set. TCU stormed to a quick advantage in that third set and who better to deliver the clinching moment than four-time First Team All-American and 2025 National Player of the Year Daniela Alvarez with the block at the net and the thrill of emotion as the Horned Frogs rushed the sand to celebrate being crowned as National Champions

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Jumps, Hurdles, and Distance Shine at Jesse Owens Classic and Duke Twilight

Jesse Owens Classic Results | Duke Twilight Results YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Despite poor weather throughout the weekend, multiple members of the Eastern Michigan University track and field programs turned in Mid-American Conference (MAC)-leading performances to spearhead a successful weekend at the Jesse Owens Classic, hosted by Ohio State University, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, […]

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Jesse Owens Classic Results | Duke Twilight Results

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) –

Despite poor weather throughout the weekend, multiple members of the Eastern Michigan University track and field programs turned in Mid-American Conference (MAC)-leading performances to spearhead a successful weekend at the Jesse Owens Classic, hosted by Ohio State University, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, in Columbus, May 2-3, and the Duke Twilight Meet, hosted by Duke University, at Morris Williams Track & Field Stadium, in Durham, N.C., Sunday, May 4.

Senior Brendan Hill (Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne) and freshman Lucky Fiaku (Nimo, Nigeria/Busy International Secondary) set the top high jump mark in the MAC with jumps of 2.12m (06-11.50) while competing at the Jesse Owens Classic, and Gabe Singh (Toledo, Ohio/Sylvania Northview) bettered his conference-best time in the 400-meter hurdles, placing first in 50.62.

At the Duke Twilight Meet, junior Kian Wiles (Hull, England/St. Mary’s College) improved his MAC-leading time in the 1500m run by nearly three seconds, finishing 12th in 3:40.73.

Due to poor weather in Columbus, multiple events were not completed, including the 110m hurdles, 200m dash, 400m dash, discus throw, triple jump, and 4x100m relay.

How it Happened – Men at Jesse Owens Classic
Both Hill and Fiaku set PRs and the top jump in the MAC for high jump with marks of 2.12m (06-11.50). Their marks rank eighth in program history and are the first edit to the event’s top-10 list since former Eagle Xavier Clais posted a 2.14m (07-01.25 – Program No. 4) jump in the 2009 season.

The Eagles had a dominant performance in the 400m hurdles as Singh earned his first first-place finish in the event this season with a MAC-leading and EMU No. 3 time of 50.62. His time ranks second in the Great Lakes Region, 15th on the East Qualifying List, and 34th in the nation. Michael Hawkins (Detroit, Mich./Cass Technical/Michigan State) took third with a personal-best 52.61, a time that slots third in the conference.

Samuel Jeffery (Fonthill, Ontario/E.L. Crossley Secondary) placed first out of 16 in the long jump with a season-best 6.98m (22-11) leap.

Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive) also earned a season-best mark as he finished second in the hammer throw with a 61.57m (202-00) toss, one that slots third in the conference.

How it Happened – Men at Duke Twilight Meet

Wiles improved his MAC-leading time in the 1500m run by nearly three seconds, finishing in 3:40.73, while also jumping the junior to No. 4 in EMU laurels. Lachlan Cornelius (Queensland, Brisbane, Australia/Anglican Church Grammar School) finished sixth in the 800m run with a 1:49.62.

How it Happened – Women at Duke Twilight Meet

Senior Chloie Musta (Mesick, Mich./Cadillac) had a strong showing in the 800m run, finishing 12th out of 38 runners in a career-best 2:08.08, placing her third in the MAC this season and sixth in EMU history.

Marta Moreno (Wassenaar, Netherlands/American School of The Hague) saw action in the 5000m, placing 27th in 16:51.44.

How it Happened – Women at Jesse Owens Classic

Freshman Ashtan Winfrey (Columbus, Ohio/Columbus Africentric Early College) put on a show in the long jump in front of a hometown crowd, leaping 5.83m (19-01.50) for the best mark of the meet, a personal-best, and the No. 8 jump in the MAC this season. Also finishing in the top 10 for the long jump was Nene Garner (Powell, Ohio/Thomas Worthington), who jumped 5.48m (17-11.75), as well as Shamoya Clemetson (Naples, Fla./Barron Collier), who finished with a 5.30m (17-04.75) mark.

The Eagles also placed three competitors in the top 10 of the triple jump as Alimot Alowonle (Lagos, Nigeria/Tindip College/New Orleans) placed fourth with a jump of 11.76m (38-07.00), Kyra Buffen (Columbus, Ga./Buford/Benedict) finished sixth with a mark of 11.49m (37-08.50), and Mariia Yelanska‘s (Dnipro, Ukraine) jump of 11.32m (37-01.75) was good for ninth.

Senior Isabella Brent (Dearborn Heights, Mich./Divine Child) tossed a personal-best 55.10m (180-09) in the hammer throw, bettering her program No. 7 mark and placing herself inside the conference top-10 at No. 7. Aleah Johnson (Botkins, Ohio/Botkins) also grabbed a PR and program top-10 mark in the event, placing 14th with a 51.48m (168-10) throw, a toss that stands eighth in program history.

EMU Individual Results

*Denotes Personal Best

^ Denotes Season Best

Bold Denotes Program Top 10 Mark

Men’s Results – Duke Twilight

800m

6. Lachlan Cornelius – 1:49.62

1500m

12. Kian Wiles – 3:40.73* EMU #4

Men’s Results – Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic

400m Hurdles

1. Gabe Singh – 50.62* EMU # 3

5. Michael Hawkins – 52.61*

12. Matt McKnight – 55.63

800m

5. Drew Graves – 1:54.38

16. Nicholas Kline – 1:59.57

1500m

12. Donovan Johnson – 4:02.82*

18. Ty Dailey – 4:08.11

21. AJ Hawkins – 4:15.30

23. Isaac Garcia – 4:18.63*

3000m Steeplechase

12. Aaron Schwieterman – 9:58.63

5000m

25. Joey Furlong – 14:58.71

39. Carson Vanderschaaf – 16.01.86*

Hammer Throw

2. Jake McEachern – 61.57m (202-00)^

High Jump

1. Lucky Fiaku – 2.12m (06-11.50)* T-EMU #8

2. Brendan Hill – 2.12m (06-11.50)* T-EMU #8

Javelin Throw

5. Samuel Jeffery – 53.33m (175-0)*

6. Drew Knieper – 52.91m (173-07)^

Long Jump

1. Samuel Jeffery – 6.98m (22-11)^

Shot Put

21. Leland Godfrey – 14.60m (47-10.75)

Women’s Results – Duke Twilight

800m

12. Chloie Musta – 2:08.08* EMU #6

5000m

27. Marta Moreno – 16:51.44

Women’s Results – Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic

400m

4. Mia Biehl – 59.56

400m Hurdles

21. Tijana Japundzic – 1:05.06

28. Sophie Emin – 1:07.61

800m

20. Cora Henderson – 2:17.50

1500m

49. Cora Henderson – 4:45.45

3000m Steeplechase

6. Anita Zaro – 11:02.86

11. Liv Hatch – 11:19.77*

5000m

24. Lucy Jones – 17:33.44^

32. Cara Weber – 17:51.97

Discus Throw

29. Aleah Johnson – 32.32m (106-00)

Hammer Throw

8. Isabella Brent – 55.10m (180-09)* EMU #7

14. Aleah Johnson – 51.48m (168-10)* EMU #8

26. Faith Moore – 46.26m (151-09)

32. Lena Korte – 40.73m (133-07)

High Jump

8. Micah Martin – 1.70m (05-07.00)

9. Natalie Buratczuk – 1.65m (05-05.00)

Javelin Throw

5. Erica King – 40.70m (133-06)

10. Lena Korte – 33.66m (110-05)

Long Jump

1. Ashtan Winfrey – 5.83m (19-01.50)* MAC #8

6. Nene Garner – 5.48m (17-11.75)*

10. Shamoya Clemetson – 5.30m (17-04.75)

23. Nyla Joseph-Guevara – 4.93m (16-02.25)

Pole Vault

T-19. Megan Rybitski – 3.53m (11-07.00)

T-19. Samantha Smith – 3.53m (11-07.00)

Shot Put

6. Lena Korte – 13.36m (43-10.00)

Triple Jump

4. Alimot Alowonle – 11.76m (38-07.00)^

6. Kyra Buffen – 11.49m (37-08.50)

9. Mariia Yelanska – 11.32m (37-01.75)

14. Nyla Joseph-Guevara – 10.59m (34-09.00)

18. Kaydence Doxley – 9.61m (31-06.50)

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Track and Field Wrap up Regular Season; Sacha Moves up in Program All-Time Performances

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NASHVILLE – SIUE track and field wrapped up their regular season yesterday with Vanderbilt’s Music City Challenge. The Cougars saw strong performances across the board.

Konrad Sacha placed fourth in the men’s 400m at 47.44. This moves him from fifth to fourth in the programs all-time outdoor performances.

Drew Tucker claimed first in the men’s high jump at 2.00m (6-6 3/4).

Taylor Lehman placed second in the men’s 400m hurdles at 53.35.

Vashanti Reynolds placed second in the women’s 100m hurdles at 13.88.

Grant Milbrath placed fourth in the men’s hammer throw at 58.65m (192-5). He also placed third in the men’s shot put at 15.98m (52-5).

Maryiah Menicucci places second in the women’s hammer throw at 45.08m (147-11). She also competed in the women’s shot-put placing sixth at 12.28m (40-3)

THROWS
Gabby Yaccino placed eight in the women’s discus at 39.96m (131-1). Also competing was Allison Sanders (14th/37.04/121-6) and Abigail Irvin (18th/31.78/104-3).

Also competing in the men’s hammer throw was Joel Degracia placing 12th at 43.78m (143-8).

Sanders also competed in the women’s hammer throw where she placed sixth at 45.96m (150-9) and was followed by Gabby Yaccino in seventh at 44.36m (145-6).

Abigail Irvin competed in the women’s shot put placing 19th at 8.63m.

JUMPS
Sheena Cumberbatch placed 10th in the women’s long jump at 5.35m. She also competed in the women’s triple jump placing 10th at 11.32m (37-1).

Zaria Searcy tied for seventh in the women’s high jump at 1.62m (5-3). Also competing in the women’s high jump was Harper Smith who tied for ninth at 1.50m (4-11).

SPRINTS & HURDLES
Jazmin West placed fourth in the women’s 100m at 12.24. Also competing was Darrell Rice (18th/12.97).

In the women’s 100m hurdles Kaylee Allen placed 11th at 12.29

Also competing in the women’s 100m hurdles was Mia Jackson, she placed fifth at 14.33.

In the women’s 400m hurdles was Megan Derrick who places 16th at 1:06.77 and Kennedy Williams in 18th at 1:08.30.

Also competing in the men’s 400m hurdles was Simon McClaine. He placed fifth at 54.25. McClaine also competed in the men’s 110m hurdles placing sixth at 14.87.

Mia Jackson placed 17th in the women’s 200m, crossing the finish line at 24.54. Following her was Kaylee Allen (25th/25.14) and Jazmin West (31st/25.33).

In the men’s 200m Konrad Sacha placed 11th at 21.63. Also competing was Chase Burston who placed 30th at 22.45.

Also competing in the men’s 400m was Chase Burston in 19th at 50.49.

DISTANCE & MID-DISTANCE
For the women’s 3000m Kinze Shea placed sixth at 10:21.10.

In the women’s 3000m steeplechase Mia Loafman finished in 12th at 11.43.76. She was followed by Courtney Anthonies in 15th at 12:54.76.

Tanner Emerson competed in the men’s 3000m steeple chase placing seventh at 9:41.79.

Emilee Franklin ran the women’s 1500m placing 41st at 4:54.67. Following her was Ana Keller in 44th at 4:56.53.

In the men’s 1500m D’Andre Watson finished in 34th at 3:59.89. Following him was Logan Luttrell (38th/4:12.62), Jackson Edwards (39th/4:12.03) and Tyler Guthrie (41st/4:15.98).

Sophia Harrison ran the women’s 5000m placing 20th at 17:53.62. Erica Woodard followed in 33rd at 18:53.50.

Harrison also ran the women’s 800m placing 47th at 2:26.41.

RELAYS
For the men’s 4x100m Konnor Bouman, Jonah Grawer, Simon McClaine and Chase Burston placed third at 43.24m.

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The Cougars prepare for the Ohio Valley Outdoor Championships. This will be a three day event starting May 15th and wrapping up May 17th.