LYNCHBURG, Va.—Senior Jamie Schnuck broke the school hammer throw as the High Point University women’s track and field team finished action at the Liberty Collegiate Invitational Saturday (April 8) in Lynchburg, Va.
Schnuck placed third in the hammer with a throw of 55.53m (182-2), a new High Point record. Schnuck previously broke the school mark at the 2016 Big South Outdoor Championships (54.86m – 180-0).
On Friday, junior Makenzi Holmes-DiGiovine won the discus with a throw of 48.42m (158-10). Freshman Allison Torrance was sixth with a heave of 38.54m (126-5). Holmes-DiGiovine was also sixth in the shot put with a throw of 11.75m (38-6.75).
In other action on Saturday, senior Madison Depner was fourth in the pole vault after clearing a height of 3.35m (10-11.75). Freshman Rachel Berndsen was fifth on attempts after clearing the same heights.
Junior CeAnna Soper finished fourth in the heptathlon with a score of 4,269 points. Freshman Anika Weisbrod placed 11th with 3,725 points, while senior Erika Bridges was 12th with 3,639 points.
Sophomore Charlotte Morrow placed fourth in the high jump after clearing a height of 1.55m (5-1).
“I was very pleased our multis,” HPU head coach Mike Esposito said. “CeAnna set a big PR in her second full heptathlon where she bounced back from a disappointing javelin to compete well in the 800. Anika had a great second day and is figuring some things out.
“Jamie was stout in the hammer and her hard work in the weight room and in the circle is paying off. Makenzi is getting on track at the right time in the discus.”
Next up, the Panthers will compete at the Phoenix Invite April 15 in Elon, N.C.
Romero Gonzales Wins Decathlon at Liberty
LYNCHBURG, Va.—Freshman Pablo Romero Gonzales won the decathlon as the High Point University men’s track and field team finished action at the Liberty Collegiate Invitational Saturday (April 8) in Lynchburg, Va.
Romero Gonzales won the decathlon with a score of 6,325 points. He won by over 500 points and was a top-3 finisher in seven of the 10 events.
On Friday, sophomore Britton Mann won the discus with a throw of 47.11m (154-7). He also finished fifth in the shot put with a throw of 13.32m (43-8.5).
On Saturday, freshman John Singleton placed fourth in the high jump, clearing the bar at 1.89m (6-2.25).
In the pole vault, freshman Carter Clasper finished seventh after clearing a height of 4.55m (14-11), while fellow freshman Jordan McClung was ninth at 4.40m (14-5.25).
“Great job by Pablo for the win,” HPU head coach Mike Esposito said. “It is exciting to think about him throwing after a few years in the weight room. Our vaulters were solid and have big jumps just ahead. Britton keeps working and grinding away. Coach (Scott) Hall is doing a great job with our throwers.”
Next up, the Panthers will compete at the Phoenix Invite April 15 in Elon, N.C.