April 20, 2004
LHU's Dempsey Named PSAC Field Athlete of the Week

   
  (Lock Haven, Pa.) -  Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania track and field’s Jim Dempsey (Blue Bell/Wissahickon) was selected as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Men’s Field Athlete of the Week for events ending April 18. 
            The freshman jumper captured a win in the high jump at the Bucknell ‘ Five-Way ’ with a height of 6’6-3/4”. His best jump of the outdoor season, the mark ranks him second on the current PSAC performance list.
            Dempsey was an All-PSAC performer in the high jump during the indoor season, placing third overall. Over the course of the season, he also set the school’s indoor record in the event, clearing 6’10-1/4”. 
            Select members of the Lock Haven University track and field teams will be competing at the Penn Relays this week before the entire team travels to Cornell University on Sun., May 2.

 

 

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