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O’Quinn Shines on Final Day of Potts Invitational
January 13, 2018 | Track and Field
BOULDER - Several University of Colorado track and field athletes shined here Saturday at the Potts Invitational. Rajon O'Quinn paced CU as the top performer of the day placing top-two in both her events.
WHAT HAPPENED, ON THE TRACK
Rajon O'Quinn put together a very strong opening 2018 indoor performance. In the 200 meters, she crossed the finish line in 24.54 seconds to win the event title. Teammates Eriana Henderson (24.78) and Tashay Brown (25.08) also placed second and fourth respectively in the event. O'Quinn went on to finish second in the 400 coming in behind Unattached CU runner Alexandria Peters. Rajon's time of 55.82 is only .4 off her PR of 55.41 from the CU Open last year.
The Buffs started the day off with the 60 meter hurdles where Alexander Billing advanced to the finals heat with a time of 8.12. In finals, Billings bolted out of the blocks and didn't stop. The junior finished strong from lane one to win the event title with a time of 8.04. This time marks his best time in the event.
Valerie Constien won the 3,000 meters event clocking a 10:02.66 time. The last time Constien won an event was last season in the mile at the Colorado open. Also in the 3,000 meters teammate Tayler Tuttle who finished second (10:19.76) and Lindsey Koch placed fourth (10:27.92).
The Buffs put together a strong showing in the women's side of the 60 meter hurdles. Valerie Welch is starting her freshman campaign off on a strong note advancing to finals with teammates Eriana Henderson and Maja Wichhcart-Donzo. The trio finished second, fourth and sixth respectively in the finals heat. Welch finished second with a time of 8.54 while Henderson came in fourth at 8.84. Wichhart-Donzo finished sixth with a time of 8.94.
In the finals of the 60 meters Jaysean Skrine placed third with a time of 7.02. For the women, Tashay Brown advanced to the finals and placed fourth with a 7.83 time.
SIBLINE FACE OFF IN THE 800 METERS
In the 800 meters, Justice Ramos crossed the finish line in 1:55.49 to finish third while teammate and brother Josh Ramos finished right behind in fourth with a time of 1:56.71. Justice is a junior for the Buffs and Josh joined the squad this season as a freshman. On the women's side, Karina and Elissa Mann went head to head in the 800. Karina finished second with a time of 2:11.15 and Elissa crossed the finish line right behind in third with a time of 2:13.96.
UP NEXT
The Buffs will be back in action in two weeks at the Air Force Invitational at USAFA, Colorado as well as the Washington Invitational in Seattle, Washington.
QUOTABLE Head Coach Mark Wetmore
Overall Statement
"The main function of this meet was to see who did what over the break and in other cases who didn't do what over the break. And this year, similar to the past years, we did some things well, while others need some tuning up. We'll take that information, put it into our planning, get ready for three weeks from now."
On Top Performer
"Our top performer of the weekend was Rajon. She was the high point scorer, looks like she's in good shape, and back to work."
On Alexander Billings 60 meter hurdles
"For Alexander to start out with a PR is good. I think he may have stepped up to a level of consistency and maturity that we were waiting for."
On the young talent
Another important goal today was to finally see how the new people looked under the gun. A lot of people look pretty good, especially since they just got back Monday, so I'm happy.
On Val's 3,000 meter run victory
"It's her best run in a few years. Valerie's had ups and downs. She is principally a steeplechaser so the flat 3000 is indicative of what's coming outdoors when she gets to her specialty. That was a good run for Valerie for now, but she'll be better in three weeks."
2018 POTTS INVITE
MEN TRACK EVENTS
PRELIMS 60 Meter Hurdles: (1. Jalen Hunter, CSU, 8.01) 3. Alexander Billing, 8.12, 10. Andrew Ghizzone, 8.59, 11. Davis Butte, 8.77, 12. Kellen Monestime, 8.78, 13. Aaron Carmichael, 8.80, 16. Nate Gravelding, 9.74
PRELIMS 60 Meters: (1. E'Lias Sutton, CSU, 6.99) 5. Jaysean Skrine, 7.11, 6. Alexander Billing, 7.18
FINALS 60 Meter Hurdles: 1. Alexander Billing, 8.04
FINALS 60 Meters: (1. E'Lias Sutton, CSU, 6.97) 3. Jaysean Skrine, 7.02
1 Mile Run: (1. Carson Hume, CSU, 4:14:44) 10. Mark Tedder, 4:23:35
400 Meters: (1. Tyler Koss, Air Force, 47.57) 4. Trenton Stringari, 48.84, 5. Kendal Smith, 48.93, 9. Nathan Hoy, 49.43, 11. Luke Desmond, 49.89, 13. Andrew Ghizzone, 50.13, 19. Davis Butte, 52.31, 20. Nate Gravelding, 54.72, 21. Aaron Carmichael, 54.83
800 Meters: (1. Zac Petrie, Air Force, 1:58:83) 3. Justice Ramos, 1:55:49, 4. Josh Ramos, 1:56:71, 6. David Merkel, 1:56:81,
200 Meters: (1. Ronald Sayles, CSU, 21.49) 2. Jon Mass, 21.92, 13. Kellen Monestime, 22.82, 14. Jaysean Skyrine, 22.88
3000 Meters: (1. Maximilliano Martinez, UNAT-CSU, 8:32:80) 5. Chris Herrick, 8:45:78, 8. Paxton Smith, 8:49:88
4x400 Meter Relay: (1. CSU, 3:15:85) 2. Colorado, 3:16:95
WOMEN'S TRACK EVENTS
PRELIMS 60 Meter Hurdles: (1. Destinee Rocker, CSU, 8.53) 2. Valerie Welch, 8.84, 3. Eriana Henderson, 8.86, 7. Maja Wichhart-Donzo, 8.98, 9. Michaela Wenning, 9.02, 18. Drianna Mustin, 9.71
PRELIMS 60 Meters: (1. Marybeth Sant, CSU, 7.47) 4. Tashay Brown, 7.75
FINALS 60 Meter Hurdles: (1. Destiness Rocker, CSU, 8.54) 2. Valerie Welch, 8.72, 4. Eriana Henderson, 8.84, 6. Maja Wichhart-Donzo, 8.94
FINALS 60 Meters: (1. MaryBeth Sant, CSU, 7.47) 4. Tashay Brown, 7.75
1 Mile Run: (1. Kerry White, Wyoming, 5:04:94) 3. Olivia Brooks, 5:05:57, 8. Lucy May, 5:08:73, 9. Baylee Jones, 5:09:82, 15. Abigail Regner, 5:18:13, 17. Kate Intile, 5:23:31, 20. Kaleigh Kroeker, 5:29:03
400 Meters: (1. Alexandria Peters, UNAT-Colorado, 55.61) 2. Rajon O'Quinn, 55.82, 5. Valerie Welch, 57.30, 11. Drianna Mustin, 58.58
800 Meters: (1. Cammy Sargent, Northern Colorado, 2:07:45) 2. Karina Mann, 2:11:15, 3. Elisa Mann, 2:13:96, 8. Maja Wichhart-Donzo, 2:20:83,
200 Meters: 1. Rajon O'Quinn, 24.54, 2. Eriana Henderson, 24.78, 4. Tashay Brown, 25.08
3000 Meters: 1. Val Constien, 10:02:66, 2. Tayler Tuttle, 10:19:76, 4. Lindsey Koch, 10:27:92
4x400 Meter Relay: (1. Air Force, 3:51:18)
MEN FIELD EVENTS
Shot put: (1. Alex Blaho, CSU, 56-6.5/17.23m) 11. Aaron Haigler, 48-3.5/14.71m, 14. Austin Swanson, 44-0.5/13.42m, T17. Paden Gatlin, 36-11.5/11.26m
Triple Jump: (1. William Nolan, Wyoming, 47-6.25/14.48m) T6. Gunner Rigsby, 45-0.5/13.73m
WOMEN FIELD EVENTS
Shot Put: (1. Tarynn Sieg, CSU, 47-2/14.37m) 4. Mariah Walker, 44-5.75/13.55m
Triple Jump: (1. Ja'la Henderson, Wyoming, 41-1.5/12.53m) 7. Sarah Hopkins, 37-7.25/11.46m, 8. Cheyenne Cheshier, 36-9.5/11.21m
WHAT HAPPENED, ON THE TRACK
Rajon O'Quinn put together a very strong opening 2018 indoor performance. In the 200 meters, she crossed the finish line in 24.54 seconds to win the event title. Teammates Eriana Henderson (24.78) and Tashay Brown (25.08) also placed second and fourth respectively in the event. O'Quinn went on to finish second in the 400 coming in behind Unattached CU runner Alexandria Peters. Rajon's time of 55.82 is only .4 off her PR of 55.41 from the CU Open last year.
The Buffs started the day off with the 60 meter hurdles where Alexander Billing advanced to the finals heat with a time of 8.12. In finals, Billings bolted out of the blocks and didn't stop. The junior finished strong from lane one to win the event title with a time of 8.04. This time marks his best time in the event.
Valerie Constien won the 3,000 meters event clocking a 10:02.66 time. The last time Constien won an event was last season in the mile at the Colorado open. Also in the 3,000 meters teammate Tayler Tuttle who finished second (10:19.76) and Lindsey Koch placed fourth (10:27.92).
The Buffs put together a strong showing in the women's side of the 60 meter hurdles. Valerie Welch is starting her freshman campaign off on a strong note advancing to finals with teammates Eriana Henderson and Maja Wichhcart-Donzo. The trio finished second, fourth and sixth respectively in the finals heat. Welch finished second with a time of 8.54 while Henderson came in fourth at 8.84. Wichhart-Donzo finished sixth with a time of 8.94.
In the finals of the 60 meters Jaysean Skrine placed third with a time of 7.02. For the women, Tashay Brown advanced to the finals and placed fourth with a 7.83 time.
SIBLINE FACE OFF IN THE 800 METERS
In the 800 meters, Justice Ramos crossed the finish line in 1:55.49 to finish third while teammate and brother Josh Ramos finished right behind in fourth with a time of 1:56.71. Justice is a junior for the Buffs and Josh joined the squad this season as a freshman. On the women's side, Karina and Elissa Mann went head to head in the 800. Karina finished second with a time of 2:11.15 and Elissa crossed the finish line right behind in third with a time of 2:13.96.
UP NEXT
The Buffs will be back in action in two weeks at the Air Force Invitational at USAFA, Colorado as well as the Washington Invitational in Seattle, Washington.
QUOTABLE Head Coach Mark Wetmore
Overall Statement
"The main function of this meet was to see who did what over the break and in other cases who didn't do what over the break. And this year, similar to the past years, we did some things well, while others need some tuning up. We'll take that information, put it into our planning, get ready for three weeks from now."
On Top Performer
"Our top performer of the weekend was Rajon. She was the high point scorer, looks like she's in good shape, and back to work."
On Alexander Billings 60 meter hurdles
"For Alexander to start out with a PR is good. I think he may have stepped up to a level of consistency and maturity that we were waiting for."
On the young talent
Another important goal today was to finally see how the new people looked under the gun. A lot of people look pretty good, especially since they just got back Monday, so I'm happy.
On Val's 3,000 meter run victory
"It's her best run in a few years. Valerie's had ups and downs. She is principally a steeplechaser so the flat 3000 is indicative of what's coming outdoors when she gets to her specialty. That was a good run for Valerie for now, but she'll be better in three weeks."
2018 POTTS INVITE
MEN TRACK EVENTS
PRELIMS 60 Meter Hurdles: (1. Jalen Hunter, CSU, 8.01) 3. Alexander Billing, 8.12, 10. Andrew Ghizzone, 8.59, 11. Davis Butte, 8.77, 12. Kellen Monestime, 8.78, 13. Aaron Carmichael, 8.80, 16. Nate Gravelding, 9.74
PRELIMS 60 Meters: (1. E'Lias Sutton, CSU, 6.99) 5. Jaysean Skrine, 7.11, 6. Alexander Billing, 7.18
FINALS 60 Meter Hurdles: 1. Alexander Billing, 8.04
FINALS 60 Meters: (1. E'Lias Sutton, CSU, 6.97) 3. Jaysean Skrine, 7.02
1 Mile Run: (1. Carson Hume, CSU, 4:14:44) 10. Mark Tedder, 4:23:35
400 Meters: (1. Tyler Koss, Air Force, 47.57) 4. Trenton Stringari, 48.84, 5. Kendal Smith, 48.93, 9. Nathan Hoy, 49.43, 11. Luke Desmond, 49.89, 13. Andrew Ghizzone, 50.13, 19. Davis Butte, 52.31, 20. Nate Gravelding, 54.72, 21. Aaron Carmichael, 54.83
800 Meters: (1. Zac Petrie, Air Force, 1:58:83) 3. Justice Ramos, 1:55:49, 4. Josh Ramos, 1:56:71, 6. David Merkel, 1:56:81,
200 Meters: (1. Ronald Sayles, CSU, 21.49) 2. Jon Mass, 21.92, 13. Kellen Monestime, 22.82, 14. Jaysean Skyrine, 22.88
3000 Meters: (1. Maximilliano Martinez, UNAT-CSU, 8:32:80) 5. Chris Herrick, 8:45:78, 8. Paxton Smith, 8:49:88
4x400 Meter Relay: (1. CSU, 3:15:85) 2. Colorado, 3:16:95
WOMEN'S TRACK EVENTS
PRELIMS 60 Meter Hurdles: (1. Destinee Rocker, CSU, 8.53) 2. Valerie Welch, 8.84, 3. Eriana Henderson, 8.86, 7. Maja Wichhart-Donzo, 8.98, 9. Michaela Wenning, 9.02, 18. Drianna Mustin, 9.71
PRELIMS 60 Meters: (1. Marybeth Sant, CSU, 7.47) 4. Tashay Brown, 7.75
FINALS 60 Meter Hurdles: (1. Destiness Rocker, CSU, 8.54) 2. Valerie Welch, 8.72, 4. Eriana Henderson, 8.84, 6. Maja Wichhart-Donzo, 8.94
FINALS 60 Meters: (1. MaryBeth Sant, CSU, 7.47) 4. Tashay Brown, 7.75
1 Mile Run: (1. Kerry White, Wyoming, 5:04:94) 3. Olivia Brooks, 5:05:57, 8. Lucy May, 5:08:73, 9. Baylee Jones, 5:09:82, 15. Abigail Regner, 5:18:13, 17. Kate Intile, 5:23:31, 20. Kaleigh Kroeker, 5:29:03
400 Meters: (1. Alexandria Peters, UNAT-Colorado, 55.61) 2. Rajon O'Quinn, 55.82, 5. Valerie Welch, 57.30, 11. Drianna Mustin, 58.58
800 Meters: (1. Cammy Sargent, Northern Colorado, 2:07:45) 2. Karina Mann, 2:11:15, 3. Elisa Mann, 2:13:96, 8. Maja Wichhart-Donzo, 2:20:83,
200 Meters: 1. Rajon O'Quinn, 24.54, 2. Eriana Henderson, 24.78, 4. Tashay Brown, 25.08
3000 Meters: 1. Val Constien, 10:02:66, 2. Tayler Tuttle, 10:19:76, 4. Lindsey Koch, 10:27:92
4x400 Meter Relay: (1. Air Force, 3:51:18)
MEN FIELD EVENTS
Shot put: (1. Alex Blaho, CSU, 56-6.5/17.23m) 11. Aaron Haigler, 48-3.5/14.71m, 14. Austin Swanson, 44-0.5/13.42m, T17. Paden Gatlin, 36-11.5/11.26m
Triple Jump: (1. William Nolan, Wyoming, 47-6.25/14.48m) T6. Gunner Rigsby, 45-0.5/13.73m
WOMEN FIELD EVENTS
Shot Put: (1. Tarynn Sieg, CSU, 47-2/14.37m) 4. Mariah Walker, 44-5.75/13.55m
Triple Jump: (1. Ja'la Henderson, Wyoming, 41-1.5/12.53m) 7. Sarah Hopkins, 37-7.25/11.46m, 8. Cheyenne Cheshier, 36-9.5/11.21m
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