Track and Field Set to Host We Fly Challenge

MUNCIE, Ind. -- The Cardinals prepare to host the 2024 We Fly Challenge on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at the Briner Sports Complex. Competition will start Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. with men's discus. The Ball State team will begin competing at 12:30 p.m. with women's discus.

Teams in attendance include, Bethel University (Ind.), Bowling Green State University, Chicago State University, University of Dayton, Goshen College, Grace College, Indiana Elite Athletic Club, Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana Tech, Indiana Tech Developmental, Indiana Wesleyan University, University of Indianapolis, IUPUI, Marian University Indianapolis, Marian University DT, Miami University (Ohio), Purdue University Fort Wayne, Spalding University, University of St. Francis (Ind.), Taylor University and the York University Track and Field Club.

Last weekend the Cardinals competed at the Tennessee Invite in Knoxville, Tennessee. There were many Cardinal personal bests and top placers, including Sydney Miller's third place finish and new personal best in the discus throw. Miller threw for 43.89m.

The 4x100m relay team, made up of Makayla Sumrall, Alana Springer, Moriah Johnson and Jenna Oriani also had a successful weekend. They finished second, crossing the finish line with a time of 45.41.

Ball State will hope to continue impressing as the team competes in front of its home crowd for the first time this season.

Track and field's senior day will take place on Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. The team will honor seven seniors, Ashley Craycraft, Jenelle Rogers, Jennah Rogers, Josie Stackis, Makayla Sumrall, Alexis Thigpen and Aaleiah Winford.

The We Fly Challenge will be free admittance, and parking is near the Briner Sports Complex and Scheumann Stadium.

Ball State Individual Results at We Fly Challenge
Friday – Field Events
12:30 p.m. - Discus
4:45 p.m. - High Jump
5:30 p.m. - Javelin

Saturday – Field Events
12:00 p.m. - Hammer Throw
1:00 p.m. - Long Jump
3:00 p.m. - Shot Put
5:00 p.m. - Triple Jump

Saturday – Track Events
9:30 a.m. - 5,000m
11:25 a.m. - 3,000m Steeplechase
11:55 a.m. - 4x100m Relay
12:45 p.m. - 800m
1:35 p.m. - 100m Hurdles
2:35 p.m. - 400m
3:55 p.m. - 100m
4:45 p.m. - 400m Hurdles
5:35 p.m. - 200m
6:50 p.m. - 1,500m
8:00 p.m. - 4x400m Relay

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Players Mentioned

Ashley Craycraft

Moriah Johnson

Sydney Miller

Jenna Oriani

Jenelle Rogers

Jennah Rogers

Alana Springer

Makayla Sumrall

Alexis Thigpen

Aaleiah Winford