Miller hits another qualifying mark, Mustangs are top four at Fighting Bee Invitational

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Mitch Miller once again hit a qualifying mark in the weight throw as the Mount Mercy men finished third and the women's squad fourth at the Fighting Bee Invitational hosted at the St. Ambrose Wellness and Rec Center.

Miller surpassed his season best on Saturday while finishing third in the event. His mark of 16.79 meters crossed the NAIA's B qualifying standard and puts him first in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and 21st in the nation.

Overall, the Mustangs had three event champions, set a school record, and counted 11 personal records at St. Ambrose. On the men's side, it was Brady Cortez winning the 1,000 meters in 2:38.68, while Jessa Day won the 3,000 meters (11:30.52) and Ariana Lopez the 5,000 meters (21:44.12).

Event Winners
Brady Cortez / 1K / 2:38.68
Jessa Day / 3K / 11:30.52
Ariana Lopez / 5K / 21:44.12

School Record
Abby Hill / 3,000m race walk / 17:59.17

Women's Personal Records
Annie Leopold / 60m / :08.54
Annie Leopold / 200m / :29.06
Cristina Villalobos / weight throw / 15.70m (MMU #4)
Jzonei Jones / weight throw / 13.09m
Grace Kelly / weight throw / 11.72m

Men's Personal Records
Chris Canas / 200m / :24.29
Ryan Clancy / mile run / 4:27.25 (MMU #2)
Lukas Lamparek / 5,000m / 16:21.27
Noah Cokel / 5,000m / 16:52.77
Hunter Crew / shot put / 14.93m (MMU #3)
Felipe Castro / weight throw / 15.95m (MMU #3)
Hunter Crew / weight throw / 14.79m
Nate Jones / weight throw / 12.35m