Terps Open 2009 Season at Virginia Tech Invitational
1/11/2009 7:00:00 AM | Track & Field
Jan. 9, 2009
Blacksburg, Va. - The University of Maryland track and field team opened its 2009 season at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Tommy Frischia finished first in the 800 meter with a time of 1:55.63.
On the women's side, Kelley Pry led the Terps with a third-place finish in the 800 meters. She was the only Terp to compete in the event and finished with a time of 2:20.67.
In the 300-meter dash, senior Michelle Fedrick placed third with a time of 39.23. In the same event, sophomores Kiani Profit placed fifth and twelfth with respective times of 39.58 and 41.29.
The Terrapins also had three top-10 finishers in the weight throw. Ashley Williams led the pack with a throw of 44-08.00, to place second. Jessie Echard finished eighth with a mark of 35-03.25, and Kristen Batts had a throw of 34-10.25 and placed 10th. The Terps continue their 2009 season today in the second day of the Virginia Tech Invitational.
WOMEN'S INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (First Place and Maryland Finishers) - 300-Meter Dash - 1.Francena Mccorory, Hampton, 37.84... 3.Michelle Fedrick, Maryland, 39.23; 5. Kiani Profit, Maryland, 39.58; 12. Heidi Paul, Maryland, 41.29. 500-Meter Dash - 1. Asia Washington, Virginia Tech, 1:12.23... 8. Natalie Goodman, Maryland, 1:18.08; 12. Katie Rogus, Maryland, 1:20.91. 800 Meters - 1.Kim Vos, Wake Forest, 2:17.29; 3. Kelly Pry, Maryland, 2:20.67. Weight Throw - 1. Campbell Amber, Unattached, 77-10.25;2. Ashley Williams, Maryland, 60-11.25; 3. Jessie Echard, Maryland, 51-00.75
MEN'S INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (First Place and Maryland Finishers) - 300-Meter Dash - 1. Jonathan Reid, Wake Forest, 33.84... 12. Floyd Hawkes, Maryland, 35.43. 800 Meters - 1. Tommy Friscia, Maryland, 1:55.63.
