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Evie Miller & Alex Ebetino
Evie Miller & Alex Ebetino

USF Track & Field Impress at Polar Bear Classic

MARION, Ind. -- The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Men's and Women's Track & Field teams put in some impressive performances at their recent outdoor meet. The teams competed at the Polar Bear Classic, hosted by Marian University.

Leading the charge for the women's team was Hannah Boersema, who finished second in the javelin with a throw of 36.12m. Boersema's throw was just shy of the top spot, but it was an impressive showing nonetheless.

In the 1500m, Evie Miller and Alex Ebetino dominated the competition, finishing first and second with times of 4:45.33 and 4:51.15, respectively. Miller's time was particularly noteworthy, as it represented a new personal best for her.

Over on the men's side, Joe Painter stole the show with a B standard jump of 4.70m, which earned him a qualifying spot in the NAIA Outdoor Track Championship. Painter's jump was a testament to his hard work and dedication, and it's clear that he's a force to be reckoned with in the pole vault event.

Overall, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Men's and Women's Track & Field teams should be proud of their performances at the recent outdoor meet. With talented athletes like Boersema, Miller, Ebetino, and Painter leading the way, it's clear that these teams have what it takes to make some serious waves in the upcoming season.

The next outing for both teams will be Saturday April 1st at Taylor University for the Geroge Glass Invitational. Running event check-in: There will be a check in tent where athletes, must arrive at 30 minutes before events to receive hip numbers and instructions. No athletes will be permitted to check-in after the start of the event. Field check-in: Athletes are required to check in 30-mins prior to the start time of their field event. No athletes will be permitted check-in after the start of the event.Schedule shown below:

Field Events:

10:00 AM Javelin Throw; Women Trials and Finals (Men to Follow)

10:00 AM Pole Vault; Men Finals (Women to Follow)

10:00 AM Hammer Throw; Men Trials and Finals (Women to Follow)

12:00 PM High Jump Women; Finals (Men to Follow)

10:00 AM Long Jump Women; Trials and Finals (Men to Follow) Following LJ: Triple Jump Women Trials and Finals (Men to Follow)

Rolling schedule for Discus and Shot Put after previous throws: After Women's Hammer: Discus Women Trials and Finals (Men to Follow) After Women's Jav: Shot Put Men Trials and Finals (Women to Follow)

Running Events:

11:00 AM 4 x 800m Relay Women

11:15 AM 4 x 800m Relay Men

11:30 AM 3000 Meter Steeplechase Women Final

11:50 AM 3000 Meter Steeplechase Men Final

12:05 PM 4 x 100 Relay Women Final

12:10 PM 4 x 100 Relay Men Final

12:15 PM 1500 Meters Women Final

12:30 PM 1500 Meters Men Final

12:45 PM 100 Hurdles Women Final

12:55 PM 110 Hurdles Men Final

1:05 PM 400 Meters Women Final

1:15 PM 400 Meters Men Final

1:25 PM 100 Meters Women Final

1:35 PM 100 Meters Men Final

1:40 PM 800 Meters Women Final

1:50 PM 800 Meters Men Final

2:00 PM 400 Hurdles Women Final

2:10 PM 400 Hurdles Men Final

2:20 PM 200 Meters Women Final

2:30 PM 200 Meters Men Final

2:40 PM 5000 Meters Women Final

3:05 PM 5000 Meters Men Final

3:25 PM 4 x 400 Relay Women Final

3:30 PM 4 x 400 Relay Men Final

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