Masterson Takes Sixth at USA Junior Nationals - Oregon State University Athletics

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Oregon State women’s track runner Casey Masterson wrapped up the final race of all Beaver runners with a sixth place finish in the 1,500-meters at the 2008 USA Track and Field Junior National meet on Sunday.

Masterson, a freshman from Eugene, Ore., ran a four second personal best with a time of 4:27.40 to rank her sixth best in the junior ranks in the 1,500m. Had the race been earlier in the season Masterson’s time would have been good to qualify for the NCAA regionals.

“Casey ran really, really well today,” head coach Kelly Sullivan said. “Finishing sixth in the country is a great accomplishment for her. It was a great way for her to finish her first collegiate track season. Her performance today bodes well for next track season and the upcoming cross country season in the fall.”

Masterson’s personal best in high school was 4:37. After today’s performance she has dropped her PR by 10 seconds. The race also marks the sixth time Masterson has topped her high school PR.

“I am very proud of what Casey accomplished today,” Sullivan said. “It was a great way for her to cap off her season and for the team.”