Outdoor Schedule
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March 29, 2004
Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season
The SIU Edwardsville men and women’s track and field squads will open their outdoor portion of the schedule this weekend when they travel to Cape Girardeau, Mo., for the Gatorade Classic.
“It was a very good meet last year,” Coach Darryl Frerker said. “Since it will mostly be Division I competition, it will be a good meet for us.”
The Cougars are coming off an indoor season in which they advanced a school-record four athletes to the NCAA Championships. Frerker indicated the success of the indoor season not only builds strength, but increases confidence as well.
“We will have athletes in events in an attempt for them to qualify,” Frerker said. “For some others, we’re looking for personal records and experience that will help us prepare for the conference meet.”
Richard Skirball (Granite City) was an NCAA qualifier last year for the Cougars in the 800-meter run. Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) advanced to the finals in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 2003 and Jenny Jaquez (Aurora) qualified for nationals in the 400-meter hurdles.
Freshman Jamie Thomas (Blue Island) will make her outdoor debut after qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships in both the 60-meter hurdles and triple jump.
After the Gatorade Classic, SIUE will play host to the Cougar Classic on Sat., Apr. 10, at Korte Stadium.
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