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February 28, 2005 2005 Indoor Championships 2005 Indoor Performance List Men's Track Takes GLVC Runner-Up Spot Four individual champions and two relays walked away with gold at the men's 2005 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships in Crawfordsville, Ind. SIUE placed second at the meet with 193 points behind Lewis, which won the championships with 216 points. SIUE now awaits word on which Cougars have qualified for the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships in Boston on March 11-12. The Cougars expect to have as many as five competitors plus a relay qualify based on the national qualifying list. Brian Taghon (East Moline) pulled off an double-victory day with wins in the mile (4 minutes, 13.05 seconds) and at 3,000 meters (8:32.94). "Taghon looked very impressive," said Coach Eileen McAllister. "He dominated both the mile and the 3,000. He led both races from start to finish and ran very respectable times." Lee Weeden (Ferguson, Mo.) had two All-Conference performances. Weeden won the shot put for the second straight year with a toss of 51-7.25. SIUE was 1-2-3 in the shot put as Ben Willard (Manito) and Steve Landers (Auburn) followed Weeden. The 60-foot barrier was broken for the third time this season by Weeden in the weight throw. However, Weeden fell to Indianapolis' Cory Young a throw of seven inches. "Lee always comes to compete at the GLVC Championships," said Coach David Austrauskas. Jonathan Bannister (Plano, Texas) also led another 1-2-3 finish for the Cougars at 400 meters. He edged teammates Jeff Fearday (Teutopolis) and Kyle Rose (Kankakee) with a winning time of 49.15. "Jonathan really went out and took charge of the race right from the start," said Coach Ben Beyers. "This is his first season of indoor track since he's originally from Texas. To be able to achieve what he has to this point is truly impressive." -siue cougars- |