Stoltz earns javelin victory for Kent State on opening day of All-Ohio Championships
4/19/2008 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field
CINCINNATI Kent State sophomore Bekah Stoltz continued to regain the promising form she showed before an injury derailed her 2007 track & field season by winning the javelin throw Friday (April 18), the opening day of the All-Ohio Championships.
Stoltz sat out last season with an ACL injury, but has responded by qualifying for the 2008 NCAA Mid East Regional meet, and she continued to positively progress with a mark of 146-05.
“She's improved from the opening meet, and that's a good job by Bekah,” said third-year KSU head track & field coach Bill Lawson.
The Golden Flashes received second-place finishes in the men's and women's 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Timing in at 11 minutes, 21.20 seconds on the women's side was junior Sarah McCort.
“Sarah ran a smart race,” said Lawson. She got caught in the pack and realized the pack was slowing down, but she was aware of her pace and she maintained her own race pace, which is well ahead of where it was a year ago.”
McCort narrowly missed hitting a personal record despite running in a field that was a bit slower than the pace she was aiming for.
“She was feeling good enough that she could be a little bit more aggressive and make a move to get away from that chase pack,” said distance coach Mark Croghan. “She ran the balance of that race on her own, but she had a nice effort to finish second. I'm really happy with her performance.”
Meanwhile, McCort's classmate, Joe Parker, clocked a finish of 9:15.89.
“Joe ran a strong race, but we don't really expect him to really pop a fast one and grab a regional qualification for a few more weeks,” said Lawson.
The time wasn't quite as low as what Parker was shooting for, but Croghan has liked what he has seen from his runner so far this season.
“He's probably a little bit disappointed in his result, but I told him after the race that the difference between this year and last year is his consistency with his performances,” said Croghan. “The breakthrough is going to come, and I'm confident Joe is going to have that performance that gets him to the regional meet.”
KSU chalked up several other noteworthy field efforts at Gettler Stadium.
Grabbing fifth in the men's discus throw was sophomore Anthony Connor with a toss of 161-04. Classmate Evan Whiting took seventh with a distance of 160-02.
In the women's hammer throw, sophomore Effua Ampaudu's 168-04 hurl permitted her to place eighth.
Kent State will put several of their big guns on display during Saturday's events. Lawson is looking for strong outings from senior Shamel Smith in the men's high jump, sophomore Jessica Lhotsky in the women's 800-meter run, freshmen Scott Hilditch and John Minen and junior Tony Jordanek in the men's 1,500-meter run, and the women's and men's 4x100-meter relay teams. The men's unit will feature a new anchor as freshman Brian Hilson is called to duty.
“I think we have certain people wanting to roll,” said Lawson. “At the same time, wherever the cards fall, that's where they fall. I want to get through this meet without people getting hurt and keep them strong for the stretch run of the season.”
Women 3000 Meter Steeplechase
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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2 McCort, Sarah Kent State 11:40.73 11:21.20 8
14 Spettel, Suzi Kent State 12:18.47 11:59.32
Women Hammer Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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8 Ampadu, Effua Kent State 51.80m 51.30m 168-04.00 1
14 Henderson, LeVania Kent State 51.00m 48.57m 159-04.00
17 Capers, Kearran Kent State 46.00m 45.62m 149-08.00
18 Borrero, Brittany Kent State 47.80m 44.67m 146-07.00
Women Javelin Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Stoltz, Beckah Kent State 45.00m 44.63m 146-05.00 10
Men 10000 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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9 Carnes, Andrew Kent State 32:34.25
Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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2 Parker, Joe Kent State 9:13.94 9:15.89 8
8 Gorby, Patrick Kent State 9:34.00 9:36.15 1
Men Pole Vault
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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16 Winn, Eston Kent State 4.60m 4.30m 14-01.25
-- Lindahl, Erik Kent State 4.95m NH
Men Discus Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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5 Connor, Tony Kent State 47.80m 49.17m 161-04.00 4
7 Whiting, Evan Kent State 51.51m 48.83m 160-02.00 2
11 Pfleger, Matt Kent State 48.00m 46.56m 152-09.00
-- Harper, John Kent State 58.15m FOUL
Stoltz sat out last season with an ACL injury, but has responded by qualifying for the 2008 NCAA Mid East Regional meet, and she continued to positively progress with a mark of 146-05.
“She's improved from the opening meet, and that's a good job by Bekah,” said third-year KSU head track & field coach Bill Lawson.
The Golden Flashes received second-place finishes in the men's and women's 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Timing in at 11 minutes, 21.20 seconds on the women's side was junior Sarah McCort.
“Sarah ran a smart race,” said Lawson. She got caught in the pack and realized the pack was slowing down, but she was aware of her pace and she maintained her own race pace, which is well ahead of where it was a year ago.”
McCort narrowly missed hitting a personal record despite running in a field that was a bit slower than the pace she was aiming for.
“She was feeling good enough that she could be a little bit more aggressive and make a move to get away from that chase pack,” said distance coach Mark Croghan. “She ran the balance of that race on her own, but she had a nice effort to finish second. I'm really happy with her performance.”
Meanwhile, McCort's classmate, Joe Parker, clocked a finish of 9:15.89.
“Joe ran a strong race, but we don't really expect him to really pop a fast one and grab a regional qualification for a few more weeks,” said Lawson.
The time wasn't quite as low as what Parker was shooting for, but Croghan has liked what he has seen from his runner so far this season.
“He's probably a little bit disappointed in his result, but I told him after the race that the difference between this year and last year is his consistency with his performances,” said Croghan. “The breakthrough is going to come, and I'm confident Joe is going to have that performance that gets him to the regional meet.”
KSU chalked up several other noteworthy field efforts at Gettler Stadium.
Grabbing fifth in the men's discus throw was sophomore Anthony Connor with a toss of 161-04. Classmate Evan Whiting took seventh with a distance of 160-02.
In the women's hammer throw, sophomore Effua Ampaudu's 168-04 hurl permitted her to place eighth.
Kent State will put several of their big guns on display during Saturday's events. Lawson is looking for strong outings from senior Shamel Smith in the men's high jump, sophomore Jessica Lhotsky in the women's 800-meter run, freshmen Scott Hilditch and John Minen and junior Tony Jordanek in the men's 1,500-meter run, and the women's and men's 4x100-meter relay teams. The men's unit will feature a new anchor as freshman Brian Hilson is called to duty.
“I think we have certain people wanting to roll,” said Lawson. “At the same time, wherever the cards fall, that's where they fall. I want to get through this meet without people getting hurt and keep them strong for the stretch run of the season.”
Licensed to University of Cincinnati Hy-Tek's Meet Manager 4/18/2008 07:49 PM
2008 All-Ohio Championships - 4/18/2008 to 4/19/2008
Cincinnati, OH
Results
2008 All-Ohio Championships - 4/18/2008 to 4/19/2008
Cincinnati, OH
Results
Women 10000 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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8 Krupko, Allison Kent State 39:27.14 1
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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8 Krupko, Allison Kent State 39:27.14 1
Women 3000 Meter Steeplechase
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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2 McCort, Sarah Kent State 11:40.73 11:21.20 8
14 Spettel, Suzi Kent State 12:18.47 11:59.32
Women Hammer Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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8 Ampadu, Effua Kent State 51.80m 51.30m 168-04.00 1
14 Henderson, LeVania Kent State 51.00m 48.57m 159-04.00
17 Capers, Kearran Kent State 46.00m 45.62m 149-08.00
18 Borrero, Brittany Kent State 47.80m 44.67m 146-07.00
Women Javelin Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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1 Stoltz, Beckah Kent State 45.00m 44.63m 146-05.00 10
Men 10000 Meter Run
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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9 Carnes, Andrew Kent State 32:34.25
Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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2 Parker, Joe Kent State 9:13.94 9:15.89 8
8 Gorby, Patrick Kent State 9:34.00 9:36.15 1
Men Pole Vault
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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16 Winn, Eston Kent State 4.60m 4.30m 14-01.25
-- Lindahl, Erik Kent State 4.95m NH
Men Discus Throw
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Name Year School Seed Finals Points
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5 Connor, Tony Kent State 47.80m 49.17m 161-04.00 4
7 Whiting, Evan Kent State 51.51m 48.83m 160-02.00 2
11 Pfleger, Matt Kent State 48.00m 46.56m 152-09.00
-- Harper, John Kent State 58.15m FOUL
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