Men's Indoor Track Showcases Talent at Moco Mercer Open

DUBUQUE, IA- The Waldorf men's indoor track and field team continued their season in the Moco Mercer Open at the Dubuque-Chlapaty Rec Center this past weekend. The Warriors continued their hot start with an individual national qualifier and a couple top 10 finishes.

"I'm extremely proud of how our men competed this weekend. It's always an exciting day when we get a National Qualifier." -Head Coach Janna Langrell

Wade Baker (SR/Chewelah, WA) qualified for nationals with his 2nd place finish in weight throwing with the distance of 17.48m. Baker finished in 8^th place in Men's Shot Put with the distance of 14.09m.

"Wade qualifying for nationals in the weight throw for the third time is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his events." – Coach Langrell

Jorge Olivo-Cabrera (SR/Andover, MN) took 1^st the Men's 60 Hurdles with a time of 8.64. Olivo-Cabrera also finished in 16^th place in the Men's 300.

Robert Beal (FR/Rio Rancho, NM) placed 15^th in the Men's 300 with a time of 38.01.

"I think Rob ran an extremely well executed 300." -Coach Langrell

Marquis Simpson (FR/Adelanto, GA) placed 6^th at the meet. Simpson finished in 6^th with a 1.84m jump in high jump. Following his high jump, Simpson finished in 12^th place with a 5.68m jump in the long jump.

Xzayvier Horton (SO/Atlanta, GA) had a 9^th place finish in the Men's 300 with a time of 37.35.

"Overall, this was a great showcase of our current fitness, and we are only going to continue to build from here." -Coach Langrell

The Warriors will continue action at Mankato State University January 26^th and 27^th.