Northfield, Minn. --- The Minnesota State women's track and field team was in Northfield today for the Manitou Classic.

The Mavericks made their presence known with ten first place finishes.

Some notable performances include:

10,000-meter run- Marina Paul (3^rd) in 38:25.04.
3,000-meter steeple chase- Samantha Soupir (1^st) in a career best time of 11:18.36.
400-meter run- Kimmy Wreh (2^nd) in a career best time of 57.72, Stacy Smidt (3^rd) in 58.42, and Amelia Kjos (4^th) in 58.99.
110-meter hurdles- Brooke Foreman (1^st) in 14.73, Afure Adah(2^nd) in a career best time of 14.88 in prelims and 15.03 in the final.
100-meter dash- Gabi Gaines (1^st) career best time of 12.46, Ariel Thomas (2^nd) in 12.51, Karlona Gregory (3^rd) in 12.68, Briana Holt(4^th) in 12.70.
800-meter dash- Haley Kruger(2^nd) 2:11.56
400-meter hurdles- Taylor Glover(1^st) in a career best time of 1:03.74, Sophia Simonson (2^nd) in a career best time of 1:04.57
200-meter dash- Gaines (1^st) in 25.97, Wreh (2^nd) in 26.06, Holt (4^th) in 26.31, Smidt (5^th) in 26.46.
5,000-meter run- Lily Paul (3^rd) in a career best time of 18:45.13.
High jump- Kayla Lindell(1^st) in 5'2.25'', Paige Somerville (2^nd) in 5'2.25''.
Pole Vault- Grady Keding (1^st) 11'3''
Triple Jump- Ariel Thomas(1^st) in 37'11.5''
Discus Throw- Sarah Kalkhoff (1^st) in a career best toss of 135'9'', Emma Edelen (2^nd) in 132'', Lexi Platz (3^rd) in 126'6''.
Shot Put- Sarah Knutson (3^rd) in 37'11.5''
Hammer Throw- Morgan Stampley (1^st) in 174'5''

Full day results may be viewed HERE.

The Mavericks will return to the track next weekend in Des Moines for the Drake Relays, as well as the Drake Alternate, held in St. Peter, Minn.

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