The Washburn Ichabod track and field teams are competing this weekend at two events: the Jo Meaker Classic in Canyon, Texas, and the UCM Mule Relays in Warrensburg, Missouri. Notably, the men's high jump team is ranked No. 4 in D2, while the women's long jump squad holds the No. 5 position. This follows a strong performance at the Gorilla Classic, where athletes achieved multiple event wins and record-breaking throws.

By the Numbers
  • The Ichabod men鈥檚 high jump team is ranked No. 4 in D2.
  • The women's long jump squad is ranked No. 5 overall.
  • Jake Muller won the 400m hurdles at 53.86 seconds.
  • Maya Pattison captured the women鈥檚 100m title in 11.90 seconds.
State of Play
  • A total of 24 women will compete at the UCM Relays and 22 at the Meaker Classic.
  • On the men's side, 17 will travel to Texas while 23 will compete in Warrensburg.
  • Both teams are coming off strong performances with numerous personal bests recorded during the last event.
What's Next

Following this weekend's events, the Ichabods will send distance runners to the Bryan Clay Invitational in California and participate in the ESU Relays on April 17-18. The MIAA Outdoor Championships are scheduled for May 1-3 in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Bottom Line

Washburn track and field is showing strong potential with top rankings and recent performances, indicating a promising trajectory as they prepare for the outdoor championships in May. Observing their consistency in achieving personal bests will be key for their competitive edge moving forward.