FRISCO, Texas - Following an outstanding performance at the Southland Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Norman, Jack Whitt was named the conference's male athlete of the year, announced on Thursday.
In the pole vault event, Whitt easily won in his hometown when he cleared a height of 18 feet, 7.75 inches. The mark broke the school record, set by Whitt earlier in the season, as well as a 29 year old meet record, 22 year old Mosier Indoor facility record and was the top mark in all of NCAA Div. I so far this season.
Whitt was also named the conference male outstanding field athlete of the year as well.
All-Conference performers are determined by their finish in the conference meet, with the winner becoming First Team All-Conference, second place becomes a Second Team All-Conference former and third place make the Third Team All-Conference list.
Joining Whitt as an All-Conference performer in the pole vault was Dustin Gehrke who finished third.
Jeffery Gibson and Tyler Banks were First Team All-Conference performers in the 400-meter dash and 800-meter run, respectively. Lauren McFarland added a first team award for ORU, topping teammate Daniella Szabo in the women's pole vault.
Joining Szabo on the second team list were runners Marrisa Thomas, 800-meter run, and freshman Madison Reynolds, 400-meter dash.
Several ORU track and field athletes have one final opportunity to qualify for the national meet in Fayetteville, Ark., as the Golden Eagles are schedule to take part in the ISU Qualifier in Ames, Iowa, and the Arkansas Final Qualifier in Fayetteville this weekend.
Individual Award Winners
Male Athlete of the Year - Jack Whitt, Oral Roberts
Female Athlete of the Year - Lauren Smith, Stephen F. Austin
Male Outstanding Field Events - Jack Whitt, Oral Roberts
Female Outstanding Field Events - La'Tricia Griffin, Stephen F. Austin
Male Outstanding Running Events - David Rooney, McNeese State
Female Outstanding Running Events - Jackie White, Nicholls State
Male Newcomer of the Year - Jeff Milliron, Southeastern Louisiana
Female Newcomer of the Year - Shambrail Woods, Stephen F. Austin
Male Freshman of the Year - Jonathan Reese, Lamar
Female Freshman of the Year - Chasity Clark, Stephen F. Austin
Men's and Women's Coach of the Year - Phil Olson, Stephen F. Austin
Men's Track and Field All-Conference Teams
|
Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
60-Meter Dash |
Antonio Herbert, SLU |
Justin Walker, NWLA |
Cass Brown, SFA |
|
60-Meter Hurdles |
Matthew Viverette, SHSU |
Nick McCloud, SFA |
Anthony Hatwood, MCN |
|
200-Meter Dash |
Kendal Taylor, NWLA |
Hanoj Carter, NWLA |
Antonio, Herbert, SLU |
|
400-Meter Dash |
Jeffery Gibson, ORU |
Cass Brown, SFA |
Rodney Jones, SHSU |
|
800-Meter Run |
Tyler Banks, ORU |
De'Quan Binder, SHSU |
Valentinas Rudys, AMCC |
|
Mile Run |
Joe Wade, LU |
Alex Bruce-Littlewood, MCN |
Martin Delguste, MCN |
|
3,000-Meter Run |
David Rooney, MCN |
Joe Wade, LU |
Adam Saloom, SFA |
|
5,000-Meter Run |
David Rooney, MCN |
Daniel Cliffe, MCN |
Adam Saloom, SFA |
|
High Jump |
Roger De La Cruz, AMCC |
Jonathan Reece, LU |
Parminder Singh, MCN |
|
Pole Vault |
Jack Whitt, ORU |
Colton Ross, SFA |
Dustin Gehrke, ORU |
|
Long Jump |
Charles White, SHSU |
Phillippe Moore, SLU |
Emmanuel Williams, NWLA |
|
Triple Jump |
Charles White, SHSU |
Reginald Douglas, NWLA |
Karique Stephen, SHSU |
|
Shot Put |
Jon Arthur, SFA |
Jeff Milliron, SLU |
Thomas Canchola, MCN |
|
Weight Throw |
Jon Arthur, SFA |
Brett Olsen, SLU |
Jeff Milliron, SLU |
|
Heptathlon |
Matthew Johnson, SHSU |
Cody Rhodes, SFA |
Jamal Davis, SFA |
Women's Indoor Track and Field
All-Conference Teams
|
Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
60-Meter Dash |
Tanesha Maxwell, UCA |
Ashley Idunoba, LU |
Brarsheyia Simpson, SFA |
|
60-Meter Hurdles |
Kryshell Rolle, NICH |
Danielle Demas, SHSU |
Bria McIver, SFA |
|
200-Meter Dash |
Chasity Clark, SFA |
Ashley Idunoba, LU |
Lygia Foreman, SHSU |
|
400-Meter Dash |
Lygia Foreman, SHSU |
Madison Reynolds, ORU |
Cierra Jefferson, SFA |
|
800-Meter Run |
Jackie White, NICH |
Marrisa Thomas, ORU |
Jasmine Boutte, AMCC |
|
Mile Run |
Alyssa Dooley, SHSU |
Jackie White, NICH |
Becky Gough, LU |
|
3,000-Meter Run |
Becky Gough, LU |
Lauren Smith, SFA |
Randi Plentl, SFA |
|
5,000-Meter Run |
Randi Plentle, SFA |
Lauren Smith, SFA |
Vanessa Galindo, AMCC |
|
High Jump |
Melai Carter, SFA |
Caitlin Jones, SFA |
Jerrica Tillery, NWLA |
|
Pole Vault |
Lauren McFarland, ORU |
Daniella Szabo, ORU |
Shelbie Zotyka, SHSU |
|
Long Jump |
Jasmine Cornelius, MCN |
Nia Stewart, SLU |
Kirsten Knox, SFA |
|
Triple Jump |
Jerrica Tillery, NWLA |
Jacqueline Berry, MCN |
Kelli Hermes, SFA |
|
Shot Put |
La'tricia Griffin, SFA |
Jessica Spelling, SFA |
Keona Jackson, NWLA |
|
Weight Throw |
La'Shantena Rounds, MCN |
La'Tricia Griffin, SFA |
Ashley Jenkins, SHSU |
|
Pantathlon |
Morgan Davis, SHSU |
Jasmin Ellis, UCA |
Allyson Pettit, SHSU |
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