Freshman Keenan Morris set a new program record and top mark in the NAIA for pole vault at 5.01 meters (16-05.25) at the Digger Spring Series Meet. Morris broke a previous All-American record, while other Rocky athletes, including Raynor Ranum and the 4x100 meter relay team, also established new program records. The Rocky men secured second place overall with 129 points, narrowly missing the lead held by Montana Tech, which scored 169 points. Women's standout performances include Charlize Davis winning the 100-meter hurdles and Maya Pearcy taking the 1,500 meters. Both teams showcased significant improvements and set multiple personal bests throughout the competition.

By the Numbers
  • Keenan Morris: new program record of 5.01 meters in pole vault.
  • Raynor Ranum: personal best of 15.75 meters in shot put, third overall.
  • Rocky men scored 129 points, placing second, while women totaled 70 points for fourth place.
State of Play
  • The Battlin' Bears men's team displayed strong performances with multiple records broken, indicating a competitive season.
  • Women鈥檚 team excelled with several top finishes, including in hurdles and distance events.
What's Next

Rocky Track and Field is set to compete again on April 11th in Butte for the next Digger Spring Series meet, aiming to build on recent successes and continue improving team records.

Bottom Line

The Battlin' Bears have demonstrated remarkable growth this season, with multiple athletes breaking records. Continued focus on performance and technique could lead to further achievements as they prepare for upcoming meets.