KEARNEY, Neb. --- In the final of two last chance meets, the Hardrocker Track & Field teams competed in Kearney, Nebraska, at the Loper Twilights.
 
With a limited group, the Hardrockers had some success.
 
Ethan Pitlick finished in eighth in the 400 meter, running a time of 50.37. Zach Hentschel ran in the 1500m run, and hit a personal best, running 4:05.56. Aidan Thompson recorded a pair of good finishes, grabbing sixth in the discus throw (45.0 meters) and seventh in the high jump (1.80 meters). Kevin Osmanski set a PR in the shot put with a mark of 14.46 meters. Travis Kleinsasser also set a new PR in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 4.80 meters. Kleinsasser along with Pitlick, Thompson and Eddie Johnson ran a 3:23.77 in the 4x400 relay, finishing third.
 
Just two women competed for the Hardrockers with Adeline Wiolson running 2:24.17 in the 800, setting a new PR; and Kamryn Scully in the pole vault where she cleared 3.65 meters to finish in sixth.
 
The regular competition season is now completed for the track & field teams. If any individuals qualify for nationals, they will compete from 5/25-5/27 at Grand Valley State.
 
About South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and NCAA Division II offering 11 men's and women's varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is a premier NCAA Division II conference with 15 members, as well as four associate members, located in the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah.