OSHKOSH, Wis. (blugolds.com) A week out from the WIAC Championships, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's track & field teams competed at the UW-Oshkosh Titan Challenge. Both squads competed at high levels as each team earned second place finishes.

On the women's side, senior pole vaulter Ayden Fleeharty got things started as she vaulted a personal best height of 3.80m, which now moves her up to rank #10 in the nation. Emilee Booker ran her season best in the 60m hurdles (8.85s) dominating the field and building some positive momentum for the pentathlon which she will compete in next week at WIACs. Freshman Ally Kakes finished 1st in the 200m dash (26.15s) as well as achieving a personal record in the 60m dash preliminary round with a time of 7.98s.

The men's team saw many big performances and personal records throughout the day. Kevin Eisenzimmer, fresh off a school record performance in the DMR this past Friday, achieved a lifetime personal record and impressively fast time in the 400m dash, with a winning time of 49.12s. Sam Schreiber finished close behind in second place with a time of 49.60s. Colin McClowry (myself) finished in second place in the 200m dash with a time of 22.27s as he (I) prepares to compete in multiple events at the WIAC Championships next week. Freshman Isaiah Bauer finished 1st in pole vault and had some very close attempts at a national qualifying bar height. Isaiah is an athlete to keep your eye on at the championships next week.

Overall, this meet acted as a huge stepping-stone for the team as they prepare to turn some heads at the WIAC Championships which will be held in Whitewater, Wisconsin next week February 23-24.
 
Top Men's Performances
1st: Kevin Eisenzimmer (Sr. - Mineral Point, Wis.): 400m Dash (49.12s)
1st: Isaiah Bauer (Fr. - DeForest, Wis.): Pole Vault (4.73m)
2nd: Colin McClowry (Jr. - Neenah, Wis.): 200m Dash (22.27s)
2nd: Sam Schreiber (Jr. - Kimberly, Wis.): 400m Dash (49.60s)
2nd: Tommy Mestnik (Jr. - Prior Lake, Minn.): 60m Hurdles (8.74s)
 
Top Women's Performances
1st: Emilee Booker (Jr. - Genoa City, Wis./Badger): 60m Hurdles (8.85s)
1st: Allyson Kakes (Fr. - Two Rivers, Wis.): 200m Dash (26.15s)
T1st: Alyssa Draheim (Fr. - Circle Pines, Minn./Centennial): High Jump (1.59m)
T1st: Laura Bertrang (Fr. - New Ulm, Minn.): High Jump (1.59m)
1st: Ayden Fleeharty (Sr. - Viola, Wis./Kickapoo): Pole Vault (3.80m)
2nd: Hope Schueller (Fr. - Saint Cloud, Minn./Cathedral): 60m Dash (7.91s)
T2nd: Haley Blagdon (Sr. - Waukesha, Wis./North): Pole Vault (3.57m)
2nd: Lauren Dimler (So. - Janesville, Minn./Mankato West): Long Jump (5.40m)
2nd: Molly Kallenbach (Jr. - Hudson, Wis.): Triple Jump (10.83m)
3rd: Molly Kallenbach (Jr. - Hudson, Wis.): 60m Dash (7.91s)
3rd: Hope Schueller (Fr. - Saint Cloud, Minn./Cathedral): 200m Dash (26.34s)
3rd: Kylee Grabarski (So. - Waunakee, Wis.): 400m Dash (1:00.89s)