At the Whitworth's Jeff Rahn Classic, LC State's Reid Thomas shattered the program shot put record with a throw of 15.05m, while Ruby Kessinger made her presence felt with strong showings in the shot put and hammer throw. Coach Mike Collins praised the throwers for their performance. Kobe Wessels also had a noteworthy 1500m run, ranking among national leaders, as the team gears up for a competitive weekend ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Reid Thomas set a new shot put record of 15.05m, surpassing the previous 1999 mark.
  • Ruby Kessinger recorded the third-best shot put (12.84m) and fifth-best hammer throw (45.96m) in program history.
State of Play
  • LS State athletes are preparing for multiple events, including the UO Team Invitational and Whitworth Twilight.
  • The men's and women's teams are achieving individual bests, hinting at strong future performances.
What's Next

Later this month, LC State will compete in several prestigious meets that could further enhance their standings and individual records in the upcoming outdoor season.

Bottom Line

With emerging talent and breaking records, LC State's track and field team is on the cusp of an exciting season, promising potential growth and recognition in collegiate athletics.