‘Men’s Track & Field’ CategoryPage 17
Men’s Track & Field Competes at MSU Twilight
The Gustavus men’s track & field team competed in the MSU-Mankato Twilight on Saturday. Eamonn McCullough (Fy., Waverly, Iowa) , Taylor Rooney (So., Andover, Minn.), and Bridger Pavelka (Jr., Minnetonka, Minn.) each placed first in their respective events to lead the team. The Gusties had eight more top-five performances.
Hensch, Hartmann Named April Student-Athletes of the Month
Men's track and field throwing specialist Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) and women's tennis player Bri Hartmann (Sr., Owatonna, Minn.) have been selected as the Gustavus Adolphus College April Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Month, presented by Thrivent Financial and voted on by the Gustavus Sports Information Department.
Hensch Earns Second Consecutive MIAC Field Athlete of the Week Honor
Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) won two events at the Drake Alternative and took second in another to lead the Gustavus throwers. For his performance, Hensch was named MIAC Field Athlete of the Week for the second-straight week.
Men’s Track & Field Wins Eight Events at Drake Alternative
The Gustavus men’s track & field team hosted the Drake Alternative on Friday for its only home meet of the season. Five Gusties captured six first-place finishes – Bridger Pavelka (Jr., Minnetonka, Minn.) in the 1500 meters, Nick Kerbeshian (So., Plymouth, Minn.) in the 5K, Taylor Rooney (So., Andover, Minn.) in the 110 hurdles, Alex Wischnack (Sr., Norwood, Minn.) in the 3000-meter steeplechase, and Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) in both the shot put and hammer throw.
Track & Field Drake Alternative Moved Up to Friday
The Drake Alternative, hosted by the Gustavus track & field team, has been moved up from Saturday to Friday due to expected rainstorms on Saturday. The meet schedule will be posted after entries are submitted later tonight.
Hensch, Rooney Named MIAC Men’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Men’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week on Tuesday and Gustavus earned a couple honors. Taylor Rooney (So., Andover, Minn.) was named Track Athlete of the Week and Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) was selected as the Field Athlete of the Week.
Hensch, Rooney Have Record-Setting Performances at Carleton Relays
The Gustavus men’s track & field team Saturday took second the Carleton Relays with 165 points, 34 shy of first place Minnesota-Duluth (Division II). Michael Hensch (Sr., North Branch, Minn.) and Taylor Rooney (So., Andover, Minn.) both had breaking-setting performances.
Track & Field to Take Part in Carleton Relays Saturday
The Gustavus men's and women's track & field teams will compete at the Carleton Relays on Saturday. Running events begin at 9:30 a.m. and field events start at 10:30.
Men’s Track & Field Takes Home Five First-Place Finishes at Mustang Open
The Gustavus men’s track & field team competed at the Mustang Open at Mount Mercy University on Saturday as a full team for the first time this outdoor season. Andrew Stumbo, Taylor Rooney, Alex Wischnack, and Michael Hensch all led the Gusties with first place finishes in their respective events.
Track & Field Cancels Lee Krough Invite, Adds Meet at Mount Mercy
Due to a significant amount of snowfall over the past 24 hours, the Gustavus men's and women's track & field teams have cancelled the Lee Krough Invitational which was scheduled for Saturday at the Gustie Track & Field Complex.