Emporia State's track and field teams excelled at the Midwest Classic, achieving notable results on the first day of competition. Brooks Lowe won the men's javelin with a personal best throw of 69.85m, which ranks fourth in Emporia State history and positions him fourth in the nation. Additionally, Lou Dumas leads the women鈥檚 heptathlon after four events, backed by strong performances from teammates in various events. Overall, the team is poised for continued success with multiple provisional qualifiers in javelin and a solid showing in heptathlon and decathlon events.

By the Numbers
  • Brooks Lowe's javelin throw: 69.85m (229-02), a personal best.
  • Lou Dumas' heptathlon score after Day One: 2887 points.
  • Mitch Budke's javelin throw: 63.19m (207-03), placing fifth.
  • Scarlett Begley's high jump in heptathlon: 1.60m (5-03.00).
State of Play
  • Men's javelin features three provisional qualifiers, including Lowe and Budke.
  • Dumas leads the women鈥檚 heptathlon with a strong performance across multiple events.
  • The competition continues with multi-events starting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday.
What's Next

The Emporia State teams aim to build on their strong Day One performances as the Midwest Classic resumes. Key events in the multi-day competition will likely see more provisional qualifiers and potential records as athletes seek to improve their standings.

Bottom Line

Emporia State's track and field teams are showcasing significant talent and depth at the Midwest Classic, setting the stage for a competitive outcome and possible national rankings, particularly in the javelin and heptathlon events.