In a strong showing at the Diggers Spring Series II Meet, freshman Raynor Ranum secured a 'B' Standard in shot put with a toss of 16.28 meters, ranking 11th in the NAIA this season. He also excelled in the discus with a fifth-place finish, while Ryan LaMere achieved a season-best time in the 100 meters, marking the fourth-fastest time in program history. The Rocky men claimed second overall with 107 points, while the women finished fourth with 53 points.

By the Numbers
  • Ranum's shot put of 16.28 meters breaks the program record.
  • LaMere's 100 meters time of 10.94 seconds ranks fourth in program history.
  • Rocky men scored 107 points, finishing second; women totaled 53 points for fourth.
State of Play
  • Ranum is now a top contender in NAIA shot put events.
  • LaMere's performance highlighted overall team efforts in sprints and field events.
What's Next

The team will compete next at the Blue Hawk Games in Dickinson, North Dakota, which serves as a preview for the upcoming Frontier Conference Championships starting May 2nd.

Bottom Line

The Battlin' Bears demonstrated strong performances, setting program records and personal bests, positioning themselves competitively as they approach the championship meets.