RALEIGH, N.C.–The Tar Heels got solid performances from their men’s and women’s throwers as the University of North Carolina track and field teams finished strong at the Raleigh Relays on Saturday.
Carolina concluded its three-day stint at the meet hosted by NC State at the Paul Derr Track with another balanced performance.
Headlining the day, Jordan Fong posted the third-best performance in school history in the women’s hammer throw at 61.82 meters. Emma Vasen and Gracie Bolick both also finished in the top 20 in the hammer for UNC.
On the men’s side, James Joycey and Troy Yearwood finished second and third, respectively in the men’s hammer. Joycey’s 66.02-meter effort was a season best, and Yearwood wasn’t far behind him at 65.11m. Brayden Radhuber, Spencer Williams and Ty Castro all also finished in the top 40 in a top-notch field.
The Tar Heels will return to action in two weeks at the Duke Invitational on April 6-8 in Durham, N.C.
Thursday March 23
Women’s Results
Javelin
1. Madison Wiltrout, 56.01m (183-9); 4. Cash Rodriguez, 50.09m (164-4) (PB)
10,000m Invitational
7. Brynn Brown, 33:13.74*; 25. Fatima Alanis, 34:24.89; 27. Ava Dobson, 34:35.39 (PB)
*2nd in UNC history
Pole Vault
5. McKenna Brunick, 3.40m (11-1 3/4)
Pole Vault Invitational
8. Peyton Berryman, 3.70m (12-1 1/2) (PB)
Men’s Results
1,500m
16. Will Coogan, 3:44.13; 21. Patrick Anderson, 3:44.77; 55. Michael Spragley, 3:48.28
3,000m Steeplechase
1. Sully Shelton, 9:03.33
5,000m
43. Colton Sands, 14:09.31; Crawford Hope DNF; Patrick Anderson DNF; Will Coogan DNF
Javelin
6. Roman Mitchell, 66.12m (216-11); 32. Patrick Crockett, 52.26m (171-5); 37. Sam Corley, 49.21m (161-5)
Friday March 24
Women’s Results
400m
9. Brianna White, 54.62; 40. Ella Auderset, 56.47; 76. Paige Floriea, 59.53
1,500m
67. Eva Klingbeil, 4:30.71; 121. Sydney Masciarelli, 4:37.07; 170. Addison Pignetti, 4:46.51
5,000m
21. Carlee Hansen, 16:15.97 (PB); 34. Sasha Neglia, 16:26.69 (PB); 50. Taryn Parks, 16:38.43; Eva Klingbeil, DNF
Discus
5. JoEllen Driscoll, 51.98m (170-6) (PB); 14. McKynzie Mauney, 46.55m (152-8) (PB); 18. Emma Vasen, 44.06m (144-7); 19. Sylar Bohlman, 43.78m (143-8)
Triple Jump
7. Isabel Maletich, 12.41m (40-8 3/4)
High Jump
5. Sydney Banks, 1.72m (5-7 3/4)
Men’s Results
110m Hurdles
22. Isaac Young, 14.95 (PB);…
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