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ALLENDALE, Mich. & YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio \u2014\u00a0 The Oakland Golden Grizzlies wrapped up their second-to-last weekend of the regular indoor season Friday at the GVSU Big Meet and the Youngstown State Last Chance, turning in strong performances across the board before the postseason.<\/p>\n
At Grand Valley State, Haileigh Bissett<\/a> led the way in the women’s mile, clocking a personal record of 4:59.98 to finish sixth overall, while Eliza Bush<\/a> posted a 16:54.64 followed by teammate Courtney Bovair<\/a> in the women’s 5000m. Makenna Scott<\/a> added a strong performance in the women’s 3000m, crossing in 10:15.16, as Anthony Hancock<\/a> was the lone runner for the men’s team with an 8:29.76 effort in the 3000m.<\/p>\n The field events in Allendale were equally productive. Simon Griemert<\/a> cleared 4.37m in the men’s pole vault, securing a fifth-place finish. On the women’s side, Allison Shelton<\/a> matched that fifth-place finish with a season-best clearance of 3.43m, while Genna Golab<\/a> added a 3.28m clearance to cap off a solid day for the vault crew.<\/p>\n In Horizon League territory at the YSU Last Chance, Ja-Van Poole<\/a> led with a pair of standout races, clocking in a 22.11 in the 200m before following it up with an impressive 48.14 in the 400m. Evan Bryan<\/a> added depth in the 200m with a 22.50, while Austin Graham<\/a> finished the 400m in 52.70.<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies’ women also delivered solid results in the sprint events. Catherine Leahy<\/a> paced Oakland in both races she contested, running 25.07 in the 200m and posting a strong 56.14 in the 400m. A’naia Herd followed with a 58.17 clock in the 400, while Olivia Reynolds<\/a> contributed times of 26.22 in the 200m and 58.95 in the 400m. Natalia Bohn<\/a> rounded out the group with a 1:02.33 effort in the 400m race.<\/p>\n Oakland’s throwers provided several notable results throughout the day. In the women’s shot put, Jamie Giese<\/a> led the Grizzlies with a throw of 14.95m, while Desteny DeJarnett<\/a> followed at 13.02m. Lainee Wagner<\/a> and Jada Ewell<\/a> also contributed marks of 10.44 and 10.30 meters, respectively.<\/p>\n The weight throw events capped the meet with strong efforts for Oakland. Blake Foster<\/a> recorded a 16.25m throw on the men’s side, while Elizabeth Rice<\/a> highlighted the women’s competition with a 17.57m mark.<\/p>\n Oakland is back on the track for their final indoor meet of the regular season at Saginaw Valley State for the SVSU Tune-Up on Friday, Feb. 20. How to Follow Oakland Cross Country\/Track and Field: For complete information on Oakland Cross Country\/Track and Field teams, follow the team on X at @OaklandTrackXC<\/a>. The team is also on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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