Heilmann Hits Provisional Mark; Bisons Go 1-2 in Decathlon
Freshman Henry Heilmann dominated the Ted and Marcie Lloyd Track Complex by winning the decathlon with a provisional NCAA qualifying score of 6,825 points at the Harding Multi and Bryan Phillips Invitational. Teammate Isaac Pratt finished second with 6,307 points, marking a strong 1-2 finish for the No. 5-ranked Bisons. Heilmann excelled in multiple events, including the 110-meter hurdles and discus throw, solidifying his top position following Day 1. Meanwhile, Central Arkansas's Treavor Green shattered facility records in the hammer throw with a toss of 61.17m, leading a clean sweep in that event for his team.
By the Numbers- Heilmann scored 6,825 points in the decathlon, achieving an NCAA provisional mark.
- Pratt secured 6,307 points, finishing second in the same event.
- Treavor Green set a facility record with a hammer throw of 61.17m (200-08).
- The Bryan Phillips Invitational is ongoing, with final events scheduled for Saturday.
- Field events start at 10:30 a.m., focusing on women's javelin, followed by running events at 2:30 p.m.
The Bisons and other teams will continue to compete in the final day of the Bryan Phillips Invitational, aiming to improve their marks and standings in remaining events.
Bottom LineHeilmann and Pratt's strong performance underscores Harding's track and field prowess and solidifies their positions among the top competitors as they prepare for NCAA qualifications.
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