SCSU Track & Field enjoys strong weekend at Kansas Relays

Thursday, April 13

Lawrence, Kan.

St. Cloud State

Kansas Relays

4/15/2023 11:00:00 PM | Women's Track & Field

Brena records NCAA provisional mark in the High Jump to highlight Huskies effort

LAWRENCE, Kan. – St. Cloud State Track & Field produced an excellent weekend at the Kansas Relays in Lawrence this weekend, earning one athlete an NCAA provisional mark while adding six top-10 finishes. Graduate student jumper Paola Brena cleared 1.73m in the High Jump on Friday, a mark that places her No. 2 in NCAA DII and clears the provisional mark by nearly two progressions.

SCSU opened their efforts on Thursday as Dacoda Zimmerman launched a 33.98m toss in the Hammer Throw and Mariana Guerra-Reese ran a 2:31.38 in the 800 Meter preliminaries. Cheresa Bouley (11:53.88) and Clara Welhouse (12:15.15) took eighth and 11^th respectively in the Steeplechase.

On Friday, Shelby Romig ran 15.04s in the 100 Meter Hurdle prelims for a top-25 finish. Dacoda Zimmerman placed 11^th in the Shot Put with a 12.18m heave, then Brooklyn Brouse (1:07.85) and Makaylin Christenson (1:12.80) both earned top 25 finishes in the 400 Meter Hurdle preliminaries – with the former placing 12^th. Parker Buske soared 12.19m in the Triple Jump for fourth, setting the tone for an excellent day for Huskies jumpers. Paola Brena placed fourth in the High Jump with a 1.73m clear, recording an NCAA provisional mark and moving up to No. 2 in NCAA DII. Julia Rowles added an Outdoor-best 1.63m clear to take seventh.

Two Huskies competed on the final day of the relays, opened with Mariana Guerra-Reese running a 1:02.90 in the 400 Meter. Parker Buske earned a second-place podium in the Long Jump with a 5.45m leap followed by Julia Rowles (5.28m) in eighth and Shelby Romig (4.97m) in 14^th.

Quotables – St. Cloud State head coach Sam Kettenhofen

"It was a great experience for everyone. The meet provided excellent competition, challenging conditions and new competitors. I am very pleased with how we competed and represented St. Cloud State."

"Paola had a great weekend. She was focused and dialed in from the start of the trip and it shows in how she performed – I'm very proud of her! Parker also had an excellent weekend. She jumped a wind-aided season best in the triple jump and had a tremendous series. Long jump was also a really good showing, especially with the conditions. It was cold but her approach and takeoff were really good."

"Paola's early season success means we can train and jump a little more free the rest of the outdoor season. She can definitely go higher and knowing she's hit a high bar already removes a lot of pressure and allows her to focus on what matters."

"The next week offers multiple competitions – one at the U of M and one at Concordia. Both are shorter travel trips but offer excellent opportunities to compete and improve. I am very excited to compete and continue to work towards some larger goals – and as always am crossing my fingers for favorable weather!"

St. Cloud State at Kansas Relays
Apr. 13-15, 2023 | Rock Chalk Park | Lawrence, Kan.

Hammer Throw
21. Dacoda Zimmerman – 33.98m

800 Meter Prelims
31. Mariana Guerra-Reese – 2:31.38

Steeplechase
8. Cheresa Bouley – 11:53.88
11. Clara Welhouse – 12:15.15

100 Meter Hurdle Prelims
23. Shelby Romig – 15.04s

Shot Put
11. Dacoda Zimmerman – 12.18m

400 Meter Hurdle Prelims
12. Brooklyn Brouse – 1:07.85
23. Makaylin Christenson – 1:12.80

Triple Jump
4. Parker Buske – 12.19m

High Jump
4. Paola Brena – 1.73m
7. Julia Rowles – 1.63m

Long Jump
2. Parker Buske – 5.45m
8. Julia Rowles – 5.28m
14. Shelby Romig – 4.97m

400 Meter
24. Mariana Guerra-Reese – 1:02.90

Up Next
The Huskies look ahead to the M City Classic held by Minnesota on Wednesday, April 19.

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