T&F Finishes Day Two of Jesse Owens Classic

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ball State track and field team wrapped up a weekend at the Jesse Owens Classic after going up against strong competition.

"It's always good to have the opportunity to compete at Jesse Owens Invitation. The ladies showed resilience as they had to manage the weather and delays," said head coach Adrian Wheatley. "We have individuals who continually show improvement weekend and week out. As a program, we keep trending in the right direction as we prepare for the big show in a couple of weeks."

Jenelle Rogers earned a huge personal best in the shot put, throwing 13.99m / 45-10.75, just shy of the 14-meter mark.

Charity Griffith qualified for the finals of the 100m hurdles with her prelim time of 13.94. She placed sixth overall in the finals. Freshman Alana Springer also qualified for the finals in the 100m after running an 11.89. She ran the same time in the finals.

The 4x100m relay quartet of Moriah Johnson, Alana Springer, Lindley Steele, and Jenna Oriani placed third in their event.

The Cardinals are set to compete next on April 28-29 at the Clark Wood Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the Cardinals' last outdoor meet before heading to the MAC Outdoor Championships in Akron, Ohio on May 11-13.

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Individual Results in the Jesse Owens Classic
            **Rankings refer to the individual's results in the respective meet**

Shot Put / Program Record: 48-5.5 / 14.77m by Kelsey Walters in 2018
10. Jenelle Rogers
29. Malena Higgins

High Jump / Program Record: 6-0.5 / 1.84m by Bonita Harrington (1984) and Charity Griffith (2022)
11. Mary Porter

100m Hurdles / Program Record: 13.18 by Amber Williams in 2007

Prelims:
6. Charity Griffith (q)
11. Jennah Rogers
21. Mary Porter
24. Makensie Kramer

Finals:
6. Charity Griffith

100m / Program Record: 11.08 by LaTasha Jenkins in 1999

Prelims:
9. Alana Springer (q)
18. Jenelle Rogers
22. Lindley Steele
26. Moriah Johnson
37. Taylor Hickman

Finals:
7. Alana Springer

4x100m Relay / Program Record: 44.85 by Kennedy Batts, Bryeana Byrdsong, MaQuila Norman, Michelle Lehman in 2021
3. Ball State A (Moriah Johnson, Alana Springer, Lindley Steele, Jenna Oriani)

400m / Program Record: 53.68 by Yvonne Ferguson in 2006
6. Allison Valladay
7. Jenna Oriani
8. Alexis Thigpen
13. Emma Potter

800m / Program Record: 2:06.40 by Angie Stewart in 1997
24. Leila Williams-Molitor
31. Sarah Greer

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Players Mentioned

Kennedy Batts

Taylor Hickman

Malena Higgins

Moriah Johnson

Makensie Kramer

MaQuila Norman

Jenna Oriani

Mary Porter

Emma Potter

Jenelle Rogers

Jennah Rogers

Alana Springer

Lindley Steele

Alexis Thigpen

Allison Valladay

Leila Williams-Molitor