(Philadelphia, Pa.) - Several individual members of the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania outdoor men’s and women’s track and field teams were in competition at The Penn Relays yesterday, all recording personal best times.
            In the women’s 4x400 meter relay, Melissa Namey (New Kensington/Burrell), Mary Ewanich (Cornwall, N.Y./Cornwall), Laura Phillips (York/Central York) and Maggie Borden (Hanover/Delone Catholic) combined to place fourth in their relay heat in a time of 3:59.27. That time ranks the group third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and is their best mark of the season.
           Billy Buckenmeyer (Alexander, N.Y./Alexander Central) recorded his fastest time of the season in the 3000 meter steeplechase, placing 18th overall in the championship flight of the event. His new personal best of 9:34.18 puts him fifth on the overall conference performance chart.
          Two Haven runners logged personal bests in the 5,000 meters with Joe Wiegner (Ivyland/Council Rock)placing 30th in 15:09.19 and Chris Robson (Lewisberry/Red Land) crossing the finish in 15:42.15. Wiegner’s time ranks the junior distance standout seventh in the conference in the event.
           In the 10,000 meter race, freshman Ryan Blood (Summerdale/East Pennsboro) broke out for a time of 32:05.66 and 33rd place overall. His time, a new personal best, puts him sixth in the conference.
           Several Lock Haven track and field student-athletes are still scheduled to compete today, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at The Penn Relays.

*PSAC Qualifying Mark
#Lock Haven University School Record
%NCAA Provisional Qualifying mark