Saturday, June 9
Eugene, OR
6 p.m.
Ball State University
at
NCAA Outdoor Championships
Regan Lewis Jumps to Second Team All-America Honors
June 09, 2018 | Track & Field
EUGENE, Ore. - - Ball State junior high jumper Regan Lewis battled cold, rainy and windy conditions to become just the sixth student-athlete in program history to earn NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-America honors Saturday afternoon at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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In her first appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Lewis was one of only 11 high jumpers to successfully clear 1.78m which allowed her to tie for 10th overall and earn Second Team All-America accolades.
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"What an incredible season," head coach Brian Etelman said. "I am so proud of Regan for being reliable and a gamer all season long. A 10th-place national finish is quite an accomplishment."
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The three-time defending Mid-American Conference high jump champion, Lewis started off strong by clearing 1.73m on her second attempt. She was one of only 17 competitors to successfully clear the opening height, while two others passed on the mark.
After missing her first two attempts at 1.78m, Lewis put herself in contention for the national title by clearing the bar on her third attempt.
Unfortunately, despite three solid attempts, Lewis could not clear 1.82m under the extremely adverse weather conditions.
"Regan was so close at 1.82m, which would have put her in the top four and possibly even allowed her to win a national championship," Etelman said. "I know this experience will prove invaluable and motivate her to be even better next year."
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Overall, only three competitors were able to clear 1.82m Saturday, with UT-Arlington's Alexus Henry doing so on her second attempt which helped her claim the title of NCAA Outdoor High Jump National Champion.
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With Lewis' 10th-place finish in the high jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the 2018 season comes to a close for the Cardinals.
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BALL STATE NCAA ALL-AMERICAN NOTES:
- Lewis is the first Ball State track & field student-athlete to earn NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-America honors since Amber Williams placed 10th in the 100m hurdles in 2007.
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- Lewis is the second Ball State track & field student-athlete to earn NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-America honors in the high jump, joining two-time honoree Bonita Harrington (1984 & 1983).
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- Lewis is the sixth NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-American in program history, joining Amber Williams (2007 - 100m hurdles), Linise Gordon (2000 - long jump), Jada Phelps (2000 - 400m hurdles), LaTasha Jenkins (1999 - 100m & 200m dash / 1998 - 200m dash) and Bonita Harrington (1984 - high jump / 1983 - high jump).
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- Lewis is the first Second Team All-American in program history … From 1985-2005, the top eight U.S.-born finishers earned All-America status … Between 2006-2010, the top eight U.S.-born finishers whose teams were members of the USTFCCCA earned All-America status … Since 2011, the top eight finishers whose teams were members of the USTFCCCA earned First Team All-America, while places nine-16 earned Second Team All-America and places 17-24 earned Honorable Mention status.
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In her first appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Lewis was one of only 11 high jumpers to successfully clear 1.78m which allowed her to tie for 10th overall and earn Second Team All-America accolades.
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"What an incredible season," head coach Brian Etelman said. "I am so proud of Regan for being reliable and a gamer all season long. A 10th-place national finish is quite an accomplishment."
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The three-time defending Mid-American Conference high jump champion, Lewis started off strong by clearing 1.73m on her second attempt. She was one of only 17 competitors to successfully clear the opening height, while two others passed on the mark.
Â... and she is moving on!!!
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) June 9, 2018
Regan Lewis clears 1.73m on her second attempt to advance to 1.78m
Only 19Â competitors remain in the competition
#ChirpChirp | #WeFly pic.twitter.com/QhIdw3Z6kG
After missing her first two attempts at 1.78m, Lewis put herself in contention for the national title by clearing the bar on her third attempt.
... UP AND OVER!!!
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) June 9, 2018
Regan Lewis clears 1.78m on her third attempt to move on to 1.82m
Just 11 competitors remain on a cold, windy and rainy day in Eugene!!!
#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #maction pic.twitter.com/cqoapMfTgk
Unfortunately, despite three solid attempts, Lewis could not clear 1.82m under the extremely adverse weather conditions.
Despite 3 solid attempts at 1.82m, including a near miss on her opening jump, Regan Lewis ends 2018 season w/10th-place showing at NCAA Outdoor Championships.
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) June 9, 2018
A GREAT EFFORT today and all season long ... Can't wait to do it again next year!!!
#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #maction pic.twitter.com/1CYAxzYplj
"Regan was so close at 1.82m, which would have put her in the top four and possibly even allowed her to win a national championship," Etelman said. "I know this experience will prove invaluable and motivate her to be even better next year."
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Overall, only three competitors were able to clear 1.82m Saturday, with UT-Arlington's Alexus Henry doing so on her second attempt which helped her claim the title of NCAA Outdoor High Jump National Champion.
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With Lewis' 10th-place finish in the high jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the 2018 season comes to a close for the Cardinals.
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BALL STATE NCAA ALL-AMERICAN NOTES:
- Lewis is the first Ball State track & field student-athlete to earn NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-America honors since Amber Williams placed 10th in the 100m hurdles in 2007.
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- Lewis is the second Ball State track & field student-athlete to earn NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-America honors in the high jump, joining two-time honoree Bonita Harrington (1984 & 1983).
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- Lewis is the sixth NCAA Outdoor Track & Field All-American in program history, joining Amber Williams (2007 - 100m hurdles), Linise Gordon (2000 - long jump), Jada Phelps (2000 - 400m hurdles), LaTasha Jenkins (1999 - 100m & 200m dash / 1998 - 200m dash) and Bonita Harrington (1984 - high jump / 1983 - high jump).
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- Lewis is the first Second Team All-American in program history … From 1985-2005, the top eight U.S.-born finishers earned All-America status … Between 2006-2010, the top eight U.S.-born finishers whose teams were members of the USTFCCCA earned All-America status … Since 2011, the top eight finishers whose teams were members of the USTFCCCA earned First Team All-America, while places nine-16 earned Second Team All-America and places 17-24 earned Honorable Mention status.
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