Steadman Wins 10000m Crown, Multiple Bulldogs Earn PRs At Frontier Track & Field Championships

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information Photo Credit Gary Marshall

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Western track and field teams finished out their season this weekend with the Frontier Conference Championships this weekend, hosted by Carroll College.

Olivia Steadman was crowned the Frontier Conference champion in the 10,000m race after she earned a person record in the event, earning her spot on the all-conference team. In addition, Gracie Yakos earned a personal record in the 400m hurdles after she placed third in the event.

"Conference was really good on both the men's and the women's side. It was great having people in events that Western hasn't had individuals I for some years," Head Coach Taylor Grove said. "On the women's side, Olivia had both a really good 5k and really good 10k running very strategic races while also being able to PR. Gracie was also able to come away with a 3rd place finish in the 400 hurdles which was big. Lots of PRs around in the women's side was exciting to see."

Brody Henry led the Bulldog men after he claimed third in the men's 800m race, earning an all-conference nod for the second year in a row.

"On the men's side, Brody was able to finish 3rd in the 800m with a PR which was a fun race to watch. With the weather, the throwing events were really tough but Layne came away with a 4th place finish which was great for the team. Harrison ran a very strong 5k. Overall, really strong performance and a fun weekend," Grove continued.

Women's Results

• Gracie Yakos – 100m Hurdles (8th, 16.87), 400m Hurdles (3rd, 1:08.69, PR), 4x400m Relay (4th, 4:39.76)

• Justene Santi – 400m Hurdles (8th, 1:20.71), 3000m Steeple (6th, 12:43.73), 5000m (8th, 20:02.28, PR), 4x400m Relay (4th, 4:39.76), 4x800m Relay (4th, 11:13.08)

• Olivia Canney – 800m (12th, 2:45.80), 1500m (8th, 5:37.38, PR), 4x400m Relay (4th, 4:39.76), 4x800m Relay (4th, 11:13.08)

• Ruby Smith – 1500m (7th, 5:26.30), 5000m (10th, 20:53.55), 4x800m Relay (4th, 11:13.08)

• Olivia Steadman – 10,000m (1st, 40:34.99, PR), 5000m (2nd, 18:44.30, PR)

• Kylee Wyatt – 1500m (11th, 6:58.07), 4x800m Relay (4th, 11:13.08)

• Braden Kopp – Discus (8th, 31.91m)

• Ellie Stutsman – Discus (15th, 25.09m), Shot Put (14th, 9.03m)

• Sarah Clark – Discus (17th, 24.36m), Javelin (11th, 31.78m, PR)

Men's Results

• Wade Dahood – 110m Hurdles (7th, 16.04), Long Jump (13th, 5.78m)

• Erick Piazzola – 200m (19th, 24.46, PR), 400m (14th, 57.28), 4x400m Relay (4th, 3:46.13)

• Drake Delude – 400m (7th, 52.62, PR), 4x400m Relay (4th, 3:46.13), 4x800m Relay (4th, 8:33.75)

• Brody Henry – 800m (3rd, 1:57.45, PR), 4x400m Relay (4th, 3:46.13), 4x800m Relay (4th, 8:33.75)

• Bridger Wheeler – 800m (12th, 2:14.70), 1500m (16th, 4:47.14), 4x400m Relay (4th, 3:46.13)

• Noah Rovente – 1500m (15th, 4:46.84), 5000m (13th, 17:47.44)

• Kreg Butler – 1500m (18th, 4:47.70), 5000m (12th, 17:44.76, PR), 4x800m Relay (4th, 8:33.75)

• Harrison Silverio – 5000m (6th, 16:13.63)

• Layne Cooney – Discus (4th, 44.16m), Shot Put (8th, 13.66m)

• Carson Bain – Discus (10th, 38.27m)

• Justin Maier – Discus (13th, 36.50m), Shot Put (17th, 9.87m)

• Landon Darsow – Discus (15th, 35.76m), Shot Put (14th, 11.55m)

• Tad Tackes – Discus (17th, 32.94m), Shot Put (16th, 10.40m)

• Gunner Thomas – Javelin (10th, 26.46m)