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UW Husky Classic

February 13, 2025 | Women's Track & Field

By: Cate Schmeling

Corvallis, Ore. – After setting 17 new personal bests the last time they competed, the Beavers will travel to the Husky Classic and the Don Kirby Elite Invitational this weekend.

The distance crew will return to Seattle, Washington for the Husky Classic, hosted by the University of Washington. Friday will start with the 3,000m at 3:45 p.m. The crew will start again on Saturday with the mile at 10:55 a.m. The last time they competed in the mile at Dempsey, OSU saw eight new personal bests, collectively shaving off over 35 seconds.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the rest of the squad will compete in the Don Kirby Elite Invitational. Pole vault will kick off Friday at 10:30 a.m. Jayla Hooper and Beatrice Pettersson will start Saturday for the Beavs at 9:00 a.m. with shot put.

HOW TO FOLLOW
Husky Classic Live Results
Husky Classic Live Stream
Don Kirby Elite Invitational Live Results
Don Kirby Elite Invitational Live Stream

LAST TIME OUT
The Oregon State Track and Field team had an impressive showing at the UW Invitational, recording 17 personal bests. Jayla Hooper dominated the weight throw with a winning mark of 20.93m/66-10.75. At the same time, Beatrice Pettersson, Markayla Billings, and Katie Gelston all secured top-11 finishes with personal bests, moving up in OSU's all-time rankings.

The mile saw standout performances, with Ainsley Herron leading the Beavers in 4:45.98, securing the #6 spot in program history. Several teammates followed with personal bests, highlighting the team's depth. In the high jump, Grace Proudfoot and Lexi Hunt both cleared 1.64m/5-4.25, finishing sixth and seventh. Megan Hatcher placed 14th in the 400 meters, while Riley Patera ran a personal best of 59.35.

Hooper continued her strong meet with a second-place finish in the shot put 14.76m/48-5.25, while Pettersson placed third with a PB. Jillian Brown led the 800 meters with a PB of 2:07.98, earning the #2 spot in OSU history. Dede Norman excelled in her pentathlon debut, setting a PB of 8.93 in the 60m hurdles and winning the high jump at 1.70m5-7, ranking #6 in OSU history.

The distance squad shined in the 3,000 meters, led by Delaney Griffin who finished in 9:27.69, with PBs from Molly Latincsics and Payton Smith. In field events, Claire Lee and Mia Fowler cleared 3.71m/12-2 in the pole vault. Mersayis Shedd ran 26.81 in the 200 meters, while the Distance Medley Relay teams delivered top-10 program performances, with the fastest squad finishing in 11:32.90 to secure the #5 spot in OSU history.

BEAVER SCHEDULE (all times in PST)
FRIDAY
Husky Classic
3,000 Meters (3:45 p.m.)
Sage Brooks
Erin Cosgrove
Erika Cunniam
Delaney Griffin
Jamie Hamlin
Molly Latincsics
Kate Laurent
Noemi Lundgren UA
Payton Smith

Don Kirby Elite Invitational
Pole Vault - C (10:30 a.m.)
Maddy Juhler
Claire Lee
Lilia Montiel

Long Jump (10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.)
Delaney Bahn
Dede Norman

High Jump (2:30 p.m.)
Lexi Hunt
Dede Norman
Grace Proudfoot

Weight Throw (2:30 p.m.)
Markayla Billings
Jayla Hooper
Beatrice Pettersson

200 Meters (2:55 p.m.)
Jada Hurley
Mersayis Shedd

Pole Vault - B (5:30 p.m.)
Mia Fowler

SATURDAY
Husky Classic
Mile (10:55 a.m.)
Maya Baechler
Ruby Broadbent
Jamie Hamlin
Ainsley Herron
Ellie Hull
Meagan Lowe
Noemi Lundgren UA
Sydney Partyka
Abigail Pradere UA
Kate Yahn

800 Meters (12:45 p.m.)
Jillian Brown
Ava McKee
Jenna O'Beirne
Ellie Quintana

Don Kirby Elite Invitational
Shot Put (9:00 a.m.)
Jayla Hooper
Beatrice Pettersson

60 Meters (10:55 a.m.)
Jada Hurley
Mersayis Shedd

400 Meters (1:05 p.m.)
Megan Hatcher
Addison Swartzendruber

4x400M Relay (2:50 p.m.)
Megan Hatcher, Addison Swartzendruber, Jada Hurley, Dede Norman

OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).