By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Fort Hays State track and field teams showcased an outstanding performance today at the Washburn Open and Multis (Feb. 3), securing two first-place finishes and attaining three provisional marks. The day was highlighted by remarkable achievements, including a new school record set by pole vaulter Annabeth Baalmann.
The men’s events kicked off with a burst of speed in the 60m prelims, led by Hayden Albright clocking in at 6.99 seconds. Ethan Salmans and Nolan Churchmandisplayed electrifying hurdling skills in the 60m hurdles prelims, posting impressive times of 8.46 seconds and 8.64 seconds, respectively. Meanwhile, Taylor Savoltemerged as a hurdling sensation in the women’s 60m hurdles, navigating with finesse in 9.03 seconds, later claiming fifth place in the finals with a time of 9.01 seconds.
Hayden Albright’s dominance continued in the men’s 400m, where he blazed through in a rapid 48.88 seconds, just a breath away from his personal best. Trever Medina showcased hard work, securing second place in the men’s 800m with a remarkable time of 1:50.74, also notching a provisional mark and establishing the best time of the season so far.
Ethan Fisher claimed fifth place in the gritty men’s 1 mile, clocking in at 4:16.82. On the women’s side, Faith Little demonstrated determination in the women’s 800m, securing 17th place with a time of 2:21.54. Freshmen Madison Sutterfield and Brenna Murphyshowcased their endurance in the women’s 1 mile.
Jaret Pfizenmaier asserted his dominance in the men’s 3,000m, seizing first place with a commanding time of 8:29.64, accomplishing a personal best as a senior. Regan Hodsden left an indelible mark in the women’s 3,000m, claiming first place with a time of 10:01.93, just a little over a second slower than her personal best.
The Men’s 4x400m Relay sealed the day, securing a triumphant second place with the collective efforts of Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright, Ethan Lang and Nolan Churchman. The team’s time of 3:13.97 also earned another provisional mark for the Tigers.
Field events witnessed Annabeth Baalmann’sextraordinary performance, shattering her personal best and school record with a vault of 12-7.50 feet, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. Brady Deges soared to 12th place in the men’s pole vault invite, clearing an impressive height of 14-3.25, while Nolan Churchman showcased his prowess in the men’s long jump, claiming 11th place with a remarkable distance of 22-4.50. The women’s shot put showcased strength from Liberty Booker, Rhyann Brown, Kennedy Spaeth and Kieran Burke, with Spaeth breaking her personal record by more than two feet, throwing a distance of 37-11.5 feet.
The teams continue competing next weekend when the teams send athletes to Boston, Mass. For the David Hemery Valentine Invitational as well as the Gorilla Classic hosted in Pittsburg, Kan.
2024 Washburn Open & Multis – Saturday
Full FHSU Results
Men’s 60m – Prelims
24th – Hayden Albright – 6.99
Men’s 60m Hurdles – Prelims
15th – Ethan Salmans – 8.46
19th – Nolan Churchman – 8.64
Women’s 60m Hurdles – Prelims
3rd – Taylor Savolt – 9.03
15th – Maggie Remsberg – 9.83
16th – Kylin Rudzik – 9.99
Women’s 60m Hurdles – Finals
5th – Taylor Savolt – 9.01
Men’s 400m
11th – Hayden Albright – 48.88
19th – Avrey Albright – 49.59
45th – Nathaniel Hubbard – 50.81
Women’s 400m
12th – Taylor Savolt – 57.43
21st – Reba Mader – 58.62
22nd – Kinley Brown – 58.68
Men’s 800 Meter
2nd – Trever Medina – 1:50.74 #
7th – Aaron Mangan – 1:54.81
11th – Kaden Wren – 1:55.18
36th – Emery Wolfe – 1:59.81
48th – Isaac Radke – 2:02.50
Women’s 800 Meter
17th – Faith Little – 2:21.54
Men’s 1 Mile
5th – Ethan Fisher – 4:16.82
39th – Andrew Waller – 4:32.28
Women’s 1 Mile
10th – Madison Sutterfield – 5:17.07
29th – Brenna Murphy – 5:32.19
33rd – Ashlyn Harbaugh – 5:33.35
Men’s 3,000m
1st – Jaret Pfizenmaier – 8:29.64
32nd – Carsyn Turpin – 9:00.18
40th – Noah Morenz – 9:04.74
43rd – Jayvn Contreras – 9:09.05
Women’s 3,000m
1st – Regan Hodsden – 10:01.93
3rd – Jaycee Vath – 10:16.51
5th – Darian Hudgeons – 10:24.63
16th – Abbye Hudson – 11:00.61
Men’s Pole Vault Invite
12th – Brady Deges – 14-3.25
Women’s Pole Vault Invite
4th – Annabeth Baalman – 12-7.50 #
Women’s Shot Put
19th – Liberty Booker – 39-5.75
22nd – Rhyann Brown – 38-4.00
28th – Kennedy Spaeth – 37-11.50
30th – Kieran Burke – 37-7.75
Men’s Long Jump
11th – Nolan Churchman – 22-4.50
22nd – Ethan Salmans – 21-6.75
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay
2nd – Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright, Ethan Lang and Nolan Churchman – 3:13.86 #
10th – Nathaniel Hubbard, Kaden Wren, Maayan Paz, Ethan Salmans – 3:21.81
# indicates NCAA Division II provisional mark