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From VCSU Athletics

ABERDEEN, S.D. – VCSU freshman Kendra Odegard won the women’s javelin and the Valley City State track and field team had 10 Top 5 finishes this weekend during the Dewey Donat Classic in Aberdeen, S.D.

Odegard won the javelin completion for the fourth straight meet, recording a top mark of 36.98 meters (121-4) to best a field of 14 throwers on Saturday. If was VCSU’s only event title, but was one of 10 Top 5 finishes recorded by VCSU athletes as teams battled extremely windy conditions throughout the meet.

Just races in the women's 1500 metersBrooke Malsom jumped a career-best 5.58 meters (18-3.75) to place second in the women’s long jump. Clay Kummer placed second in both of the men’s hurdles races, and Bryce Nelson was second in the 5000 meters.

Complete Results

Up next: Valley City State is scheduled to host the Viking Twilight Meet on Wednesday, April 27. Field events are scheduled to start at 3 p.m. It will be VCSU’s first home meet since the 2014 season.

Viking Twilight Meet Info

Northern State Dewey Donat Classic
April 22-23 – Aberdeen, S.D.
VCSU Women – Top 8 Finishes

100 Meters: 5. Brooke Malsom, 12.36
1500 Meters: 8. Liberty Cleveland, 5:52.07
5000 Meters: 3. Emily Hatlewick, 23:46.99
400 Hurdles: 4. Kyley Lauf, 1:20.78
High Jump: 8. Sydney Co, 1.45 meters
Long Jump: 2. Brooke Malsom, 5.58 meters
Shot put: 7. Hannah Gordon, 10.96 meters; 8. Jade Azure, 10.92 meters
Discus: 5. Jade Azure, 39.38 meters
Javelin: 1. Kendra Odegard, 36.98 meters

VCSU Men – Top 8 Finishes
800 Meters: 7. Luis Garcia, 2:23.22
5000 Meters: 2. Bryce Nelson, 19:13.13
110 Hurdles: 2. Clay Kummer, 15.56
400 Hurdles: 2. Clay Kummer, 59.38
Hammer Throw: 4. Zachary Co, 49.18 meters