March 26, 2006
WACO, Texas - Sophomore Michael Cast did not need long to punch his ticket to the NCAA Regionals.
Competing in his first meet of the outdoor season, Cast set a personal-best toss of 203-feet, 11-inches to claim second place at the Dr Pepper Invitation, but more importantly, reserve his seat for a trip to the NCAAs.
Cast' effort highlighted a busy day for the Mavericks that saw personal best times fall and efforts that rank near the top of the Southland Conference rankings. He is the first javelin thrower to qualify for the NCAAs since current throws coach Wayne Cunnings did in 1988.
"We had some individuals show that they worked hard during the spring break and the last month since the indoor season," said UTA Track and Field Head Coach John Sauerhage. "I am happy with the effort of a number of athletes and we will try and build off this meet and be ready for the conference meet."
The Southland Conference Outdoor Championships are May 13-15 at Maverick Stadium.
Junior Quinchun Carey, an NCAA national qualifier as a sophomore, won the triple jump with a leap of 14.66 meters (48-01.25) and took third in the long jump with a jump of 7.04 meters (23-01..25).
Sophomore Tristan Williams capped off a 1-2 finish in the in the triple with a jump of 14.01 meters (45-11.75) to finish second behind Carey. Freshman Andrew Duncan III finished fifth with a 13.85 meters (45-05.25) and Jeremy Williams was sixth with a 13.80 meters (45-03.50).
Senior Michael Sychrava claimed first in the high jump with a jump of 6-06.75.
Sophomore Jody Broccoli-Hickey set a personal best by almost 10 seconds with an 8:51.41 for eighth place in the 3,000 meters. His previous best was 9:00.44 at the UT-San Antonio Relays a year ago.
Freshman Idilio Campos took fourth in the men's 800 meters with a 1:56.05.
UTA returns to action when they host the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitational presented by The Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Insititute on March 31-April 1 at Maverick Stadium. Field events begin at 9 a.m. and running events at 1 p.m.
Arlington resident and Olympic gold medal winner Jeremy Wariner and silver medalist Darrell Williamson are scheduled to compete at the meet.
For complete Dr Pepper Invitational results go to http://www.BaylorBears.com
