CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Southern Utah Thunderbirds track and field team will travel to compete at the Bryan Clay Invitational this week, one of the premier meets of the outdoor season. Held in Azusa, California, the meet draws top collegiate and professional athletes from across the country, providing the Thunderbirds with a strong opportunity to set personal bests and qualify for national championships.
Head Coach Eric Houle said
"This is always the weekend that coaches and athletes look forward to. Mt Sac, Long Beach and Azusa Pacific are the biggest meets in the country this weekend. This is where athletes witness huge performances, and we're hoping the atmosphere will help them achieve their best."
Meet Info
Bryan Clay Invite
Live results for the Bryan Clay Invite can be found here.
Men's Last Time Out
Southern Utah's men were led in the decathlon by Jared Sharp, who placed eighth overall with 6,310 points. Sharp was highlighted by a win in the 1,500 meters (4:22.23), a fifth-place finish in the 400 meters (49.95), and a 4.20-meter clearance in the pole vault. Nathan Anderson finished 10th with 5,226 points, earning a runner-up finish in the 400 meters (50.86) and adding seventh-place marks in both the 110-meter hurdles (16.03) and javelin (42.38m). In open competition, Tanner Crosland clocked a personal-best 56.17 in the 400-meter hurdles for sixth place, while Caiden Garcia-Casey ran 11.28 in the 100 meters and 15.60 in the 110-meter hurdles. Quincy Esplin added marks of 45.17 meters in the hammer throw and 32.28 meters in the discus to round out the Thunderbird performances.
Women's Last Time Out
The Thunderbird women were led by freshman heptathlete Lily Collier, who placed 15th overall with 4,254 points. Collier's top performance came in the 800 meters, where she ran 2:24.70 for a fifth-place finish, while also clearing 1.53 meters in the high jump. She added a 26.22 in the 200 meters and a 5.16-meter long jump as part of a strong multi-event showing. In open events, Harmony Lopez ran 1:02.49 in the 400 meters, while Addison Wilcox posted a 15.27 in the 100-meter hurdles.
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