Hilltopper Track and Field wrapped up an impressive showing on the final day of the 2024 Conference USA Outdoor Championships, with standout performances highlighting the team’s competitive spirit and determination.
Key Highlights:
- Podium Finish: Brunel Desinor emerged as a standout performer for the Tops on the track, securing a podium finish in the highly competitive 400-meter final. Desinor’s remarkable effort earned him third place, contributing crucial points to the team’s tally.
- Top-Five Finishes: Joining Desinor in the top rankings, two other Hilltoppers showcased their prowess on the track. Kameron Horton achieved an impressive fourth-place finish in the 110-hurdles, setting a new personal best with a time of 14.25. Meanwhile, Zackery Martinez claimed fifth place in the 400-hurdles, further bolstering the team’s performance.
- Relay Success: The men’s 4×100-relay team delivered an outstanding performance, clinching third place in the event. Comprising Julian Klenner, Gabriel Dozier, Desinor, and Martinez, the team clocked a commendable time of 41.24, adding crucial points to the team’s overall score.
- Team Contributions: In addition to individual achievements, the men’s 4×400-relay team secured a fourth-place finish, while the women’s squad displayed resilience with a sixth-place finish in the event.
- Field Events: Grace Turner showcased her talent in the women’s high jump, claiming sixth place and contributing 3.5 points to the team’s total.
Final Tally and Outlook:
- Men’s Team Performance: The men’s team concluded the championships with an impressive total of 63 points, reflecting their collective effort and dedication throughout the competition.
- Women’s Team Performance: The women’s team also demonstrated commendable performance, securing a total of 28.4 points, highlighting their competitive spirit and determination on the track and in the field events.
- NCAA East Regionals Qualifiers: With the championships concluded, attention now turns to the upcoming NCAA East Regionals. Qualifiers are set to be announced on Thursday, May 16, providing further opportunities for Hilltopper athletes to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Overall, the Hilltopper Track and Field team’s performance at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships underscores their commitment to excellence and sets a promising tone for future competitions.
Results
Men’s Results
100 Final
7th – Kameron Horton – 10.23
110 Hurdles Final
4th – Kameron Horton – 14.25
200 Final
6th – Kameron Horton – 21.18
400 Final
3rd – Brunel Desinor – 47.10
400 Hurdles Final
5th – Zackery Martinez – 54.16
800 Final
8th – Wade Balcom – 2:00
1500
9th – Trevor Hudnall – 4:02
4×100 Relay
3rd – WKU (Klenner, Desinor, Dozier, Martinez) – 41.24
4×400 Relay
4th – WKU (Hudnall, Desinor, Dozier, Martinez) – 3:16
Discus Throw
11th – Connor Owens – 46.19 (151-06)
14th – Hunter Hall – 44.09 (144-08)
16th – Grant Reece – 41.51 (136-02)
Triple Jump
8th – Joey Raybourne – 13.58 (44-06.75)
Women’s Results
400 Hurdles Final
7th – Gianna Huerta – 1:03
5000
11th – Kinley Kunkel – 18:19
4×100 Relay
6th – WKU (Huerta, Zell, Rabe, Linares) – 49.87
4×400 Relay
7th – WKU (Payne, Zell, Linares, Rabe) – 4:08
High Jump
6th – Grace Turner – 1.65 (5-05)
8th – Rachel Payne – 1.60 (5-03)
8th – Netanya Linares – 1.60 (5-03)
