April 8, 2010

Farley leading heptathlon, Porter currently second in the decathlon

Hosting the Cowley Tiger Decathlon/Heptathlon Wednesday at the Tiger Track and Field Complex, Cowley athletes got off to a good start despite the windy, cool conditions.

The Tigers were led by Richelle Farley (pictured) as the freshman from Bridgetown, Barbados, jumped out to a commanding lead in the heptathlon. Farley scored 2,708 points on the first day of the competition, which is 278 points more than Jamie Pruter of Wichita State University, who is currently in second place. Cowley sophomore Kate Scott is in ninth place with 1,594 points.

Wednesday’s heptathlon events consisted of the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, and the 200-meter dash. Thursday’s competition will conclude with the 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run.

On the men’s side, Cowley’s Adrian Porter (3,281 points) and Mac Griffith (3,242 points) are currently second and third in the decathlon, respectively, behind only Austin Bahner (3,449 points), who is running unattached to a team. Cowley sophomore Kameron Conely is in sixth place with 2,894 points.

The decathlon athletes competed in the 100-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400-meter run. The event will finish today with the 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1,500-meter run.

Schools represented at the meet are, Cowley College, Wichita State University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Cloud County Community College, Butler Community College, Coffeyville Community College, Highland Community College, and Hutchinson Community College.