Posted: Jan 18, 2025
Track & Field Competes Highly At Hoosier Horsepower Classic In Indianapolis
OVERVIEW – HOOSIER HORSEPOWER CLASSIC
LOCATION: Indiana State Fairgrounds – Indianapolis, Ind.
RECAP: Northwood men's and women's track & field finished the weekend at the Hoosier Horsepower Classic in Indianapolis on Saturday (January 18).
INSIDE THE MEET
FOR THE MEN
- Blake Vier and Matheu Morrison both qualified for the 60m hurdle finals. Both won their prelims heats with 8.14 (Vier ) and 8.26 (Morrison) times. Vier would be the only one to compete in the finals, eventually taking fourth in 8.07.
- In the weight throw, Luke Eros held his own, finishing seventh amongst the 23 competitors and second amongst DII athletes.
- Vier also ran a 22.67 200m race in heat three of the 200m competition. He placed 19th overall.
- Will Nemecek took home a fourth place finish in the shot put. His final toss of 17.57m gave him the finish.
FOR THE WOMEN
- Kelsey Hansen finished first amongst DII athletes and tenth overall in the women's shot put. Hansen hit her 13.25m mark on her second attempt.
UP NEXT
- Northwood men's and women's track & field returns to action January 24 for the Doug Hansen Open at SVSU in University Center, Mich.