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?Roos Travel To Southern Illinois for Bill Cornell Spring Classic
3/27/2014 9:04:00 AM | Track and Field
Venue
Saluki Athletics broke ground on a new track and field facility on May 23, 2011 and the project was completed in early May, 2012. Another piece of the Saluki Way initiative, the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex is a $3.96 million project located directly east of Abe Martin Field. The facility includes: A regulation NCAA competition 400-meter track with a state-of-the art, full-depth polyurethane synthetic track surface system, accommodations for regulation NCAA competition field events, including bi-directional pole vault and long and triple jump surfaces and throwing events, including a dual shot put pad and hammer throw, discus and javelin areas, a state-of-the-art, multi-event synthetic turf infield which can be set to accommodate an NCAA regulation soccer pitch or football field, spectator seating for 250, including seven ADA positions with future capacity for up to 500 additional spectators, pole-mounted track and field sports lighting, a 4,500 square foot track and locker support building with future expansion capability, a free-standing track building for event operations and viewing.
Benoit Breaks Shot Put Record
In the first outdoor meet of the season, sophomore Kelsey Benoit claimed her first school record with a shot put mark of 44-10.6 at the Tulsa Duels.
Top Marks Return
The 'Roos return a trio of individuals who hold UMKC records, including Max Carroll (Javelin), Courtney Frerichs (3K SC) and Shanelle Williams (100m Hurdles). Brady Adams (200m), Blake Hocking (SP), Taylor Wardell (1,500m), Michelle Momo (200m), Kelsey Benoit (SP) and Angel Gannon (800m), meanwhile, all sit second.
Frerichs Looks To Repeat
Last season, junior Courtney Frerichs advanced to the NCAA Championships in the 3,000 meter Steeple Chase where she finished sixth and earned all-american honors. The Nixa, Mo., native, claimed the Summit League titles in the 3,000 meter steeplechase and the 5,000 meter run, returns for her second go round in the outdoor season this year.
Indoor Honors
In the indoor season, a trio of 'Roos received honors at the WAC Championships with Courtney Frerichs winning Outstanding Track Perfromer, Dahlia Dyson winning Outstanding Field Performer and Briana Carter winning High Point Award.
Last Season
In 2013, UMKC posted four champions at the Summit League Champions with D.C. Okonta (TJ), Courtney Frerichs (5K, 3K SC) and Rich McCoy (LJ), while Kimoya Harriott, McCoy, Michelle Momo, Frerichs, Okonta and Stephany Johnson all advanced to the NCAA West Regionals
Frerichs, meanwhile, was named Summit League Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, after finishing 6th in the NCAA with a school record in the 3,000 meter steeple chase.
Joining The Hall
A pair of former 'Roos track & field athletes were inducted into the UMKC Hall of Fame in Doug Fredrick and DeDe Steele. Fredrick was a five-time Mid-Continent Conference champion in three different events, including three times as 400-meter hurdles. Fredrick still ranks second in the pentathlon with 3,549 points.
Steele was an NCAA National Qualifier in the weight throw indoors in both 1998 and 1999, as well as a national qualifier in the hammer throw outdoors in 1998… In the weight throw, she won the Mid-Con Conference title in both 1998 and 1999, while winning the crown in the hammer in 1999… Her long hammer throw of 175-11 still ranks second in school history, while her weight throw of 58-4.50 is third and shot put of 40-11.50 is fifth at UMKC.
Head Coach McField
Shameika McField was named the head coach for the UMKC track and field/cross country programs on March 4, 2008 and is now in her sixth season at the helm.
Up Next...
The 'Roos will make their annual trip to Emporia, Kan., for the Emporia Relays on Apr. 5.
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