{"id":11814,"date":"2022-03-20T17:08:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T17:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2022\/03\/20\/wvu-complete-home-opener-west-virginia-university-athletics\/"},"modified":"2022-03-20T17:08:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T17:08:33","slug":"wvu-complete-home-opener-west-virginia-university-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2022\/03\/20\/wvu-complete-home-opener-west-virginia-university-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"WVU Complete Home Opener – West Virginia University Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\t\t\t\tMORGANTOWN, W. VA.<\/strong> – The West Virginia University Track and Field Team opened the 2022 Outdoor Regular Season by hosting the annual Stan Romanoski Open on March 18-19 at the Track and Field Complex in Mylan Park.<\/p>\n

The Mountaineers earned five spots in first place on Saturday. In discus throwing competition, senior Sada Wright<\/dfn> recorded a distance of 48.54 meters, which is good for a program second best, behind Jodi Smith’s 50.26 meter set in 1984. She was followed by Redshirt Senior Ellie Gardner<\/dfn>, which was first entered in the Pole Vault competition. Gardner finished with a height of 3.56 meters. <\/p>\n

“Sada did a very good job today,” said the coach Sean Cleary<\/dfn>. “Sada’s long shot earns her a second all-time in the discus. We know Sada goes much further than the season, but we’re excited about today. <\/p>\n

Ellie was strong in the vault at noon in windy conditions. Navigating the vault outdoors on a day like today is not easy. It’s nice to see her off to a good start to the season.<\/p>\n

On the track, senior Tessa Konstantin<\/dfn> deserves some first places. Konstantin finished the 400 meters in a time of 57.38 and she finished the 200 meters in a time of 26.32. Redshirt senior Hayley Jackson<\/dfn> Place in the 1,500-meter run in a time of 4: 35.44.<\/p>\n

“Tess looked strong today with the 400 meters,” Cleary said. “We think she’s running more than two seconds faster than the season, which prepares her very well for the hurdles.<\/p>\n

Hayley tore down the cobwebs with a steady victory at 1500 meters. Today was a great icebreaker for her as we prepare for the big meet next month.<\/p>\n

In addition, Sophomore Emily Oiler<\/dfn> Place second on the 400-meter, while second Megan Weaver<\/dfn> 800 meter run in fourth place. <\/p>\n

Up next on the track, Redshirt Junior Malina Mitchell<\/dfn> Place fifth in the 1,500 meters, and freshman Ghamani Houge<\/dfn> Place 5 on the 100 meters.<\/p>\n

To finish the contest, Junior Katelyn Caccamo<\/dfn> Second place in the pole, and freshman Eden Williams<\/dfn> Place in the high jump competition third.<\/p>\n

The Stan Romanoski Open marks the first of five outdoor home meetings for mountaineers this spring. <\/p>\n

The annual meeting place is named in honor of the former men’s cross-country and track and field coach of 1958-80. After piloting the programs for nearly 25 years, Romanoski set a 109-81 cross country record along with a 70-39-1 track and field record.<\/p>\n

“It was a good start to the outdoor season,” Cleary said. “Conditions were as good as one would expect for a competition in mid-March. Running in front of family and friends is always pleasant.”<\/p>\n

West Virginia will continue to perform at the Raleigh Relay in Raleigh, North Carolina, 24-26. March at the Paul Derr Track and Field Facility.<\/p>\n

For more information on Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUXCTF Twitter<\/a>Facebook and Instagram.<\/p><\/div>\n