Roos Make Strong Showing At Bob Timmons Challenge

Saturday, December 2

Lawrence, KS

Kansas City

Bob Timmons Classic

Photo by: Copyright Ryan Weaver 2023

Photo by: Ryan Weaver

Photo by: Copyright Ryan Weaver 2023

Photo by: Ryan Weaver

Photo by: Copyright Ryan Weaver 2023

Photo by: Ryan Weaver

Photo by: Copyright Ryan Weaver 2023

Photo by: Ryan Weaver

Roos Make Strong Showing At Bob Timmons Challenge

12/2/2023 7:17:00 PM | Track and Field

Final Results Photo Gallery

McWashington and Houston Shine In Season Opener

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas City commenced their season at the Bob Timmons Challenge, with Naomi Eyanagho being the sole Roo to participate on both days. She exhibited courage in her inaugural collegiate Pentathlon, securing a commendable third place overall after completing five events, tallying a score of 2554.

Jaleesa McWashington showcased her dominance right away, clinching the win in the women's long jump with a distance of 5.62m (18.05-25). Junior Nahshon Houston mirrored her success on his final attempt, emerging as the event winner in the men's long jump with a jump measuring 7.23m (23.08-75).

Mckenzie Person delivered an great performance in the women's triple jump, claiming the second spot with a distance of 11.87m (38.11-50) in just one of her two attempts. Junior Powell made a strong start in the men's 60m, securing second place with a time of 6.84. Following closely, Freshman Kenechukwu Okpareke crossed the finish line in 6.85, trailing by a mere millisecond, resulting in a commendable second and third-place finish for the duo.

Womens Results

60m

7. Janelle Winterton - 7.90
9. Tonique Fleming - 7.96
13. Micaela Martin - 8.00
18. Shavelle Shaw - 8.08
28. Kaycee Factor - 8.45
30. Anne Wagner - 8.50
33. Juliana Lupercio - 8.76

60m Hurdles

7. Jaleesa McWashington - 8.93
14. Raven Estes - 9.31
19. Breegan Barnett - 9.85
23. Callie Johnson - 11.11

High Jump

5. Taylor Bailey - 1.63m (5-04.25) PR
9. Lily Bremer - 1.53m (5-00.25)

Long Jump

1. Jaleesa McWashington - 5.62m (18-05.25)
4. Paige Cordero - 5.25m (17-02.75)
11. Anne Wagner - 4.91m (16-01.50)
14. Juliana Lupercio - 4.58m (15-00.50)
19. Callie Johnson - 4.28m (14-00.50)

Triple Jump

2. Mckenzie Pearson - 11.87m (38-11.50
9. Imari Roach - 10.30m (33-09.50)
13. Kaycee Factor - 9.72m (31-10.75)

Pentathlon

3. Naomi Kyanagho - 2254
60mH - 9.88
High Jump - 1.37m
Shot Put - 11.16m
Long Jump - 4.58m
800m - 3:09.31

Men's Results

60m

2. Junior Powell - 6.84
3. Kenechukwu Okpareke - 6.85
8. Logan Pratt - 6.93
13. Mason Rogers - 6.99
15. Cameron Gordon - 7.00
17. Arvesta Schine - 7.03
19. Victor Sewankambo - 7.05
23. Nahshon Houston - 7.09
24. Brant Wilson 7.10
32. Roman Hunter 7.24

400m

8.Najee Simpson - 51.45
12. David Holmes - 51.90

600y

4. Abdelrahim Mahgoub - 1:13.08

Long Jump

1.Nahshon Houston - 7.23m (23-08.75)
4. Brant Wilson - 6.85m (22-05.75)
15. Victor Sewankambo 6.27m (20-07.00)
20. Hunter Ross 6.13m (20-01.50)

Triple Jump

6. Hunter Ross - 12.46 (40-10.50)

NEXT UP
The Roos take on the Iowa State Holiday Invitational in Ames, IA on December 9th