AZUSA, Calif. -- The USF Dons outdoor track and field team wrapped up their spring 2022 regular season schedule this weekend at the APU Last Chance Meet hosted by Azusa Pacific University at Cougar Athletic Stadium on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
It was a strong finish to the schedule for USF as
Ruby Smee once again finished first in her event racing in the 10,000m, while
Julia Morales and
Whitney Hessler each posted top 10 finishes in the 800m run. Returning to action for Saturday afternoon, the Dons were able to finish strong thanks to a third place finish from
Abby Pradere in the 1,500m run.
RESULTS:
Women's 800m:
6.
Julia Morales 2:10.10
7.
Whitney Hessler 2:10.11
Men's 5,000m:
12.
Daniel Maneloveg 14:23.50
45.
Hiruy Alemseged 15:21.65
53.
Caleb Haugland 15:44.05
58.
Joe Skovron 15:52.28
61.
Ben Preddy 15:58.16
70.
Danny Skovron 16:18.91
Women's 10,000m:
1.
Ruby Smee 34:00.88
Women's 1,500m:
3.
Abby Pradere 4:23.63
28.
Emily Jackson 4:44.57
CATCHING UP WITH COACH RILEY:
"The racers this weekend really competed like it was the last chance of the season and that's what we were looking for. I really want to thank our seniors and what they have done for this program:
Katherine Badham,
Marli Bonney,
Hannah Esparza,
Maddy Hamilton,
Whitney Hessler,
Gabriella Mace,
Shannon MacKellar,
Windy Margerum,
Gemma Shepherd,
Fian Sullivan-Sweeney,
Anna Tait,
Daniel Maneloveg and
Kip Yegon. We will find out next week who will represent the Dons at the NCAA Track and Field National Championships First Round."
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