The Gator women’s team are in 1st place after the opening day with 26 points : 1. Valby Parker continued her amazing run taking the 10k, she still has the 5K Saturday. 2. Claire Bryant and Anthaya Charlton combined for 13 points in the LJ… Claire was 2nd with a season best jump of 22’ 1.5”, Anthaya finished 4th in her first outdoor championship competition with a jump of 21’ 7.5” Claire will compete in the HJ Finals on Saturday. 3. Alida VanDaalen scored 3 points with a 6th place finish in the SP with a distance of 57’ 5.75”, Alida still has the DT competition left. Gracelyn Leiseth, the first year thrower from South Dakota finished 15th, but had a really strong 1st year. Flomena Asekol qualified in the 1500M, as did Elsie Thorner in the 3K Steeplechase. Grace Stark also qualified in the 110HH and has had an outstanding year so far. The men finish today and the women Saturday. Both remain solid contenders for a high finish.
I haven't followed the women's team this year but was watching last night and didn't see any Gators in the sprints. Maybe I shouldn't have been but was surprised. Seemed like half the runners were from the sec and especially Arkansas.
If Arky comes in 1st or 2nd they win outright..we just had too many injuries in our sprints this year. But what a run the last few days for our track teams
Looks like UF second to ARK - 53 to 49. Great job Gators! Let's see how Mouse does on transfer market to supplement HS signees.
The piggies are now the two-time defending champion. The Gators picked up 90 points in the Director's Cup. Congratulations to the Gators on another outstanding season. Every team outside of Arkansas would gladly take an upgrade to UF's slot and be happy.
We had a chance but everything had to break just right… still a great performance by the women team. It will be interesting who Coach Holloway gets in the transfer portal and any late signees. Mouse is just the best !
