SWOCC Track Results from the Ice Breaker
Brad Ferner ran the NWAC Qualifying standard in the Men’s 10,000 meter run on Friday night at the Eric Anderson Ice Breaker track & Field meet at Linfield College in McMinnville. According to Laker Coach Dan Neal, Ferner ran the distance in 33:54 with the NWAC qualifying standard at 34:34. Ferner is the first Laker to qualify directly into the NWAC Track Championships to be held this May. Wilson Hodge placed 6th in the men’s Shot Put with a throw of 43’ 6 ½ “ he also placed 7th in the Discus with a throw of 131 feet . Both marks were very close to the NWAC Qualifying standards. Lincoln Newdall was 7th in the Men’s shot right behind Hodge with a throw of 43’ 1”. The Women’s 4 X 100 Relay team of Hannah Smith, Courtney May, Brittney Miller and Stormy Silver placed 6th with a time of 53.06. Stormy Silver tied for 9th in High Jump with a jump of 4’ 8”. Grace Herman was 13th in the Javelin with a throw of 110’ 5”. The Lakers will be at the Saints Open this weekend at Mt Hood Community College in Gresham. Full results for both Men and Women can be found at http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/tr/icebreaker2016.htm
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Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team fell 4-3 to Yakima Valley CC Sunday. The Lakers (2-6) play at Lane CC in Eugene Wednesday.
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Southwestern Oregon’s softball team beat Treasure Valley CC Sunday, 15-8. The Lakers (6-2) play at Blue Mtn. CC in Pendleton Friday.