Crete, Nebraska - The Reivers kicked off the 2023 Indoor season in style at the Doane University Ward Haylett Invitational. Sophomore Roman Smith won the high jump with a national qualifying mark of 2.07m. Freshman Brandon Gayle led a trio of Men's shot putters to a 1-2-3 finish. Gayle heaved the shot 16.00m to win the event. Sophomore Michael Harris was second with a mark of 15.56m and sophomore Shakiel Dacres finished 3rd with a throw of 14.55m.
On the women's side, freshman Ritchina Stallman won the high jump with a personal best of 1.59m. Sophomore Bethany Stacey was 2nd in the 3000m in 11:16.18. Freshman Kamdyn Staley finished 2nd in the long jump posting 5.21m. Freshman Natalie Albert was 4th in the shot put, posting 12.51m.
"This was a good rust buster for our team to start the season." Head Coach David Burnett said. "We have a lot of newcomers and it's important to get them used to a new level of competition. Our throws squad performed well and hit several qualifying standards. Coach Stid has come in as a new coach and dove right in. He is doing a great job with that group."
The Reivers will be back in action on January 13th and 14th as they split the squad between the University of Nebraska Graduate Classic and the Mt. Marty University Opener.