DII Weekend Review Jan 10.

Jack Frost has begun his torture, bringing freezing temperatures and white precipitation to much of the United States. The spring semester has begun, making the days of sleeping late during winter break seem like a distant memory.  For many, this past weekend marked the chance to test out their legs after winter break to see if their training was effective. As usual, I encourage readers to comment and post any other results.  After all, Flotrack is a community!

Carthage Opener- University of Wisconsin-Parkside (UW-Parkside) finished third in the Women’s team competition with 39 points behind North Illinois (212) and Carthage College (145).  In the women’s one mile run, UW-Parkside took first, second and third. Jessica Monsoon took first with an automatic qualifying time of 4:52. She was followed by Hope Christie (5:19) and Heidi Ertl (5:23). On the men’s side, Concordia University of Wisconsin finished third with 53 points behind Carthage College (201) and Ashford (65).

University of Delaware’s Winter Invitational- West Chester’s women won the DII and DIII team competition with 113 points. Millersville was fourth with 67.50 points.  West Chester’s men’s team also took home the title for the DII and DIII competition with 158 points followed by Millersville with 76 points.

Missouri Invitational- There was some very solid sprint performances on both the men’s and women’s side in this unscored meet.  Lincoln’s Janika Martell won the women’s 60 meters with a time of 7:49, an automatic qualifying time for Nationals. She was followed by teammate Shanna Kay Wright (7:59) who posted a provisional qualifying mark. Martell continued her winning ways finishing first in the 200 meters with the time of 25: 57.  On the men’s side, Emporia State’s Kenton Lonberger won the 60 meter dash with a provisional qualifying time of 6.83.

Cornell Southern Tier Open- At this small four-squad meet, many runners tested out their indoor legs including Queens (NY) and Mansfield. Mansfield’s Chris Cummings won the 3000 meter run with a time of 8:53.20. His teammate Mike Gray won the shot put with a throw of 16.08 meters, which earned him a provisional qualifying mark. Queen College swept the women’s 200 meter placing first, second and third with Veronica Catry placing first in a time of 26.00.

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#4	Cara Hawkins   January 15 at 3:57pm He was in Sports Illustrated this week n the faces in the crowd section! reply
#3	Northeasterner   January 15 at 2:26pm You missed one impressive performance Ruben Sanca for UMass Lowell ran 8:09 at the Dartmouth Relays reply
#2	Cara Hawkins   January 13 at 3:47pm In the 800 meter, two and three look to be returning from last year (Mokaya and Luna). The 5k should be really interesting, Kirwa could take it if he is running indoor. DMR- the women's race between Ship and Seattle Pacific. Mile-I really think Braun has another year, so I would look to him for sure. I have no idea yet in the men's competition but Adams State could be a repeat winner on the women's. reply
#1	Runna   January 13 at 11:27am This year I think things are going to get shook up a bit. There are a lot of national champions who are not returning and I think there are a few underdogs who will have a shot at pulling some upsets. Who's gonna take the 5k? 800? DMR? Mile- Danny K has it locked up if he wants it in my opinion unless Braun has eligibility left in which case it will be a good race. Adams State will have a strong showing and it is possible that their women will have a chance at the win. On the men's side however I think it is a toss up. reply