Tech completes action at Tennessee Invite on rainy Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech outdoor track & field team wrapped up competition at the Tennessee Invite Saturday afternoon on a chilly and rainy afternoon, competing at Tom Black Track on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech outdoor track & field team wrapped up competition at the Tennessee Invite Saturday afternoon on a chilly and rainy afternoon, competing at Tom Black Track on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Kendall Medders provided the top highlight of the day, turning a great showing in the high jump. The Knoxville native cleared a season-best 1.60 meters (5'3") to place second overall in the event under steady rain.
Veteran Anya Akili rounded out action in the heptathlon, finishing with 3,347 points and in 11th overall. The senior turned in the sixth-best showing in the javelin as part of the final three legs of the event.
Kategie Casseus placed second in her heat in the 400-meter dash, blasting to a finish of 59.39 seconds.
Also turning in a second-place showing in her heat on the day was Trenia Stephens, clocking in with a time of 12.57 seconds in the 100-meter dash. Tenea Minor was right on her teammate's heels, finishing with a time of 12.71 seconds in the event.
Stephens and Minor kicked off a nice showing by the 4x100-meter relay squad as well, serving in the first two positions, respectively. Sidnee Stanton and Amara Nwajagu locked down the back half of the relay, helping Tech finish in the top-10 with a time of 48.38 seconds.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles will compete next at the Georgia Tech Invite from Apr. 21-22 in Atlanta.
File photo by Michael Wade
