ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-The New Mexico State track and field team
wrapped up its final weekend in Albuquerque at the New Mexico Classic Friday
and Saturday.
The Aggies continue to improve every week at the Albuquerque
Convention Center by flooding the record books with new names and better marks.
Freshman LaSasha Aldredge had a solid performance on the
short track by clocking 56.77 in the 400 meters. The mark earned her a third-place
finish at the meet and a top spot in the Aggie record book.
"We were solid all the way around," volunteer coach Meaghan Gregory said. "We still have
work to do, but we are making progress every week."
Freshmen Camille and Courtney Schultz earned notable marks on
the long track over the weekend. Camille clocked 17:40.85 on Friday night in
the 5,000 meters. The time was good for fifth place and second in the record
books. Courtney improved on her record-setting time in the 3,000 meters. With a
time of 9:57.70 she earned a third-place finish.
Sophomore Jndia Cleveland also improved on her marks. She breezed through the 60-meter hurdles in 8.98 seconds. In the long jump, she
placed eighth with a mark of 18-01.75 (5.53m).
Senior Randi Grimes was solid in the weight throw with 54
feet four inches (16.56m) and sophomore Jordan Wood had a solid performance in
the pentathlon with 3,000 points.
The distance medley relay team for NM State also broke the
school record. The team made up of freshmen Samantha Thompson, Chelsa McDonnell,
Aldredge and sophomore Melanie Clay now sits at the top of the Aggie record
list.
The Aggies now make the trip to Flagstaff, Ariz. for the
Southwest Classic Invitational Saturday, Feb. 13.
Courtesy: New Mexico State University
