Larson punches his ticket to Eugen
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (SDSU) — Cody Larson will head to Eugene for South Dakota State, while the other 10 Jackrabbits wrap up their season Saturday afternoon at the NCAA West First Round.
HEAD COACH ROD DEHAVEN
'Cody making nationals is an incredible achievement and kind of continues an almost magical season for him. And he's still got a little bit more left in the tank as we head to Eugene. I think it's a good experience for the other Jackrabbits that made the trip to College Station. It's sad to see the careers of some all-time greats come to a close, but I wish them the best in their future endeavors. For those that return next year, hopefully they're fueled to achieve greater heights.'
THE MEET
Cody Larson finished second in his heat of the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 8:39.60. Larson's placement as runner-up in his heat secured the junior a spot in the semifinals held in Eugene, OR. Josh Becker also competed in the 3000-steeplechase, but did not finish due to injury.
Pierre Lear made his way to the quarterfinals after clocking 13.76 in the 110-hurdles. The senior finished 21st overall with a time of 14.40. Lear's performance in the quarterfinals was his final competition as a Jackrabbit. Lear will leave South Dakota State with a legacy as he currently holds the 110-hurdles program record at 13.57.
In field events, Madison Kizer competed in the high jump on Saturday afternoon. Kizer cleared 5-07.25 (1.71m) to take 31st in the event. Kizer also finished her collegiate career, but will live on in SDSU history as the senior tied the program record of 5-10.75 earlier this season.
Caiden Fredrick, Cayman Gebheim and Ethan Fischer all represented the Jackrabbits in the discus competition. Frederick placed 33rd with a mark of 179-03 (54.65m), Gebheim took 37th with a throw of 176-11 (53.92m), and Fischer finished at 45th with a mark of 164-6 (50.14m).
Brielle Dixon rounded out her collegiate career Thursday evening. Dixon placed 36th in the first round of the 100-hurdles with a time of 13.58. Similarly to Lear, Dixon will leave the program with her name on the SDSU records list as she currently holds the best Jackrabbit 100-hurdles time of 13.37.
Jessica Lutmer also finished her collegiate career Thursday night. Lutmer, alongside freshman Courtney Stadter, competed in the 10,000-meter race. Stadter took 36th in the event, crossing the line at 35:52.31, while Lutmer finished at 36:59.36 for 42nd.
Grayson Ring competed at the NCAA West Regionals after his first year in DI competition. Ring competed in the high jump, but did not clear the opening bar.
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