LoVan ties pole vault record to lead Storm at season-opener

PELLA, Iowa — Audrey LoVan tied the school record in the pole vault to lead the Simpson women's track and field team at the season-opening Dutch Holiday Preview on Saturday, Dec. 9. No team scores were kept.

LoVan cleared 10-feet to tie for third in the pole vault, tying the school record set by Kathryn Fenneman in 2006. The effort ties her personal-best but marks the first time she's cleared 10-feet indoors.

Elizabeth Burgus turned in the Storm's top finish in a running event, taking second in the 300 meters in 44.44. She also took seventh in the 60 meters (8.34) and 12th in the long jump (14-0 1/2).

Jaycie Owens added a fifth-place finish in the 400 meters (1:06.53) and Kate Derrick took seventh in the 600 meters (2:01.43). Jamie Glanz tied for fourth in the high jump, clearing 4-feet, 7-inches.

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Meet Report
60m — 7. Elizabeth Burgus, 8.34; 18. McKenzie James, 8.51; 24. Audrey LoVan, 9.04
60h — 12. Sarah Sandage, 11.26
Mile — 8. Rebekah Brainerd, 6:29.36
400m — 5. Jaycie Owens, 1:06.53
600m — 7. Kate Derrick, 2:01.43
300m — 2. Elizabeth Burgus, 44.44; 4. MacKenzie James, 45.42; 8. Jamie Glanz, 48.56
Long jump — 12. Elizabeth Burgus, 14-00.50; 13. Sarah Sandage, 13-11.00
Shot put — 16. Abby Parker, 29-01.25
Weight throw — 20. Abby Parker, 29-08.25
High jump — t4. Jamie Glanz, 4-07.00
Pole vault — t3. Audrey LoVan, 10-00.00 | SR