YANKTON -- The Mount Marty Track and Field teams hosted DI, DII, and NAIA teams in their MMU Twilight Meet on Wednesday. There was a total of eight first place finishes, five new school records, and 29 top eight finishes at the meet. Results for this meet can be found on Dakota Timing, or by clicking HERE. 

"We saw some really great effort and execution today, and that is what you want to see at the end of the season," said MMU's associate head coach, Jonathon Becker. "We are proud of our kids and just want to thank everyone that came out to help and support this meet and our kids."

Women's Team
The Women's team had three first place titles (with two coming from relays), 17 top eight finishes, and three new school records.

Ashinee George won the 100 hurdles after running it in 14.87, beating her previous school record of 15.04. George is currently sitting fifth in the conference in the 100 hurdles, and seventh in the Heptathlon. 

Elianna Clark took second in the 100 dash with a time of 12.20, and ran legs in both the 400 relay and 1600 relay. Clark is a senior at MMU competing in her final year of track & field, all while completing her Masters of Education and working as a full time nurse. Clark is ranked first in the GPAC in both the 100 and 200 dashes, and will be competing in the Drake Relays this weekend. 

"It has been and will be a busy week, so staying healthy and taking care of our bodies is very important right now with the season wrapping up," Clark said. "We have been shaking up the GPAC this year, and it has been exciting!"

Both the 400 and 1600 relays took first place at the meet, both breaking school records in the process. Both relays previously broke their respective records three days prior at the JIm Dutcher Meet in Crete, Neb. The new 400 relay school record is now 47.49, and consisted of Isabelle Hardmeyer, Zelie Sorensen, Alexis Even, and Clark. The 1600 relay shaved four seconds off their previous time, running it in 3:55.59 to set the new record and hit an NAIA B qualifying mark. Calli Davis, Clark, Even, and Abrielle Nelson completed the foursome. 

The 400 relay is currently sitting first in the conference, while the 1600 moves up to number two. 

"Coming into today, our goal was to get our 4x400 qualified," Clark said. "We are ranked pretty high with all of our events, and we plan on making some noise."

Other Results (Top 8)
1st, 100 Hurdles, 15.05 -- Ashinee George (new school record)
1st, 400 relays, 47.49 -- Hardmeyer, Sorensen, Even, Clark (new school record)
1st, 1600 relays, 3:55.59 -- Davis, Clark, Even, Nelson (NAIA B qualifying mark, new school record)
2nd, 100, 12.20 -- Elianna Clark
2nd, 400, 59.21 -- Tianna Bumbaca-Kuehl
2nd, 10k, 43:25.07 -- Jordyn Fischer
T2, high jump, 1.55m -- Andrea Sucha
4th, 100, 12.44 -- Calli Davis
4th, 400 hurdles, 1:09.66 -- Jacey Cihak
T4, pole vault, 3.30m -- Gracie Rippen
5th, 200, 26.87 -- Zelie Sorensen
5th, 400, 1:01.11 -- Abrielle Nelson
5th, 400 hurdles, 1:10.24 -- Tianna Bumbaca-Kuehl
6th, 100, 12.82 -- Aniya Teppo
7th, 100, 12.83 -- Isabelle Hardmeyer
8th, 200, 27.35 -- Aniya Teppo
8th, 400, 1:01.86 -- Josey Wahlstrom

Men's Team
The Men's team had five first place titles, 12 top eight finishes, and two new school records after competing in the meet. 

Donovan Breckenridge won both the 200 (22.11) and 400 (49.20) dashes. Breckenridge is ranked top five in the conference for the 100, 200, and 400 sprints, and will be competing at the Drake Relays this weekend. 

"It is all about getting through this week. I just plan on being smart about it and doing what I can with my teammates all while enjoying it," Breckenridge says. "Once we get through the Drake Relays, it will be important to get a good, full day of rest on Sunday." 

Marcus Jnofinn ran the 100 in 10.65 to win the event yesterday. Jnofinn sits first in the conference rankings. Jonathan Fuselier ran the 110 hurdles in 14.72 to claim first place.

Luke Rettedal has returned to track and field in a dominating fashion after missing the indoor season due to an injury he suffered from football. Rettedal took second place in shot put and set the new school record with a throw of 15.21m. The qualifying mark for nationals is 15.35m. Andrew Nanfito took ninth place in the hammer throw and set a new school record with a throw of 45.05m. 

"I am feeling good after this performance, but I know I have more to show," Rettedal said. "I am hoping to use this performance as energy to compete at GPAC and push myself to a qualifying mark."



Other Results (Top 8)
1st, 100, 10.65 -- Marcus Jnofinn
1st, 110 hurdles, 14.72 -- Jonathan Fuselier
1st, 200, 22.11 -- Donovan Breckenridge
1st, 400, 49.20 -- Donovan Breckenridge
2nd, 10k, 35:19.29 -- Tague Tvedt
2nd, shot put, 15.21m -- Luke Rettedal (new school record)
3rd, 1500, 4:05.07 -- Brian Santiago
3rd, 10k, 35:57.19 -- Carson Means 
4th, 400 hurdles, 1:09.66 -- Isaac Hegdahl
7th, 800, 2:01.40 -- Liam Vidas
8th, 800, 2:01.91 -- Nathaniel Kropuenske

Up Next
The Lancers sent part of their team to Des Moines, Iowa, to compete in the Drake Relays Thursday thru Saturday. Following that, the teams will have a week off before competing in the GPAC Championships in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Championships will take place May fifth and sixth. The top 24 places will qualify to compete at the meet. The finalized qualifiers will be released sometime next week, along with other important information.