PITTSBURG, KAN. – Eastern New Mexico women's track and field got off to a quick start at the season opening meet.

"Devyn (Ericksen) set the tone for our women," said head coach Joshua Harden on the freshman's start to the meet and its importance for the team's performance today. "They carried it throughout the day."

Devyn Ericksen began her Greyhound career with a strong race in the 60m hurdles as she broke a school record. Her 9.48s time in the event is the best finish by an ENMU runner ever.

The 60m sprinters also posted notable results. Sophomore Grizell Scarlett posted a provisional mark with a time of 7.60s and a seventh place finish. Also competing in the event was Jodian Stewart (7.75s), Gabriela Elizalde (7.83s), Riley Midgett (7.88s), and Journie Alexander (8.02s). Elizalde's and Alexander's times were personal bests.

Riley Midgett and Ambrosia Francis also competed in the 200m. Midgett (26.47s) and Francis (27.13s) both placed in the top-50 in the event.

In the 400m, ENMU was represented by Minerva Cerda Hernandez and Meghan Rodriguez. Cerda Hernandez posted a personal best time of 58.48s and Rodriguez nearly ran a PB with a 1:01.61.

Cerda Hernandez, Scarlett, Rodriguez, and Elizalde teamed up in the 4x400 to post a 4:01.13 time. They finished 17th among 35 teams.

Celina Thomas was the only jumper for the women's program. She posted a 11.16m (36-7.25) mark to place near the middle of the field.

Eastern New Mexico competed in two different throwing events. Olivia Lucero made her ENMU debut with a 13.52m (44-4) in the weight throw and a 11.07m (36-3.75) mark in the shot put. Kennedy Ulmer had a 13.04m (42-9) throw in the weight throw and a 12.05m (39-6.5) result in the shot put. In her first event as a Hound, Catherine Green had the best shot put throw at 12.17m (39-11.25).

"I think that they came and competed well," stated Harden when asked about the women's performance in Kansas.

Eastern New Mexico women's track and field will take a break for the winter period. They will be back in action in early January 2025.

ENMU RESULTS
Weight Throw – 41 Competitors
Olivia Lucero – 13.52m (44-4) – 18th
Kennedy Ulmer – 13.04m (42-9) – 20th
Shot Put – 45 Competitors
Catherine Green – 12.17m (39-11.25) – 20th
Kennedy Ulmer – 12.05m (39-6.5) – 21st
Olivia Lucero – 11.07m (36-3.75) – 30th
Triple Jump – 23 Competitors
Celina Thomas – 11.16m (36-7.25) – 12th
60H – 57 Competitors
Devyn Ericksen – 9.48s – 29th
60 – 96 Competitors
Grizell Scarlett – 7.60s – 7th
Jodian Stewart – 7.75s – 18th
Gabriela Elizalde – 7.83s – 29th *PR*
Riley Midgett – 7.88s – 34th *PR*
Journie Alexander – 8.02s – 51st *PR*
400 – 54 Competitors
Minerva Cerda Hernandez – 58.48s – 20th *PR*
Meghan Rodriguez – 1:01.61 – 44th
200 – 72 Competitors
Riley Midgett – 26.47s – 34th
Ambrosia Francis – 27.13s – 49th
4x400 – 35 Competitors
Minerva Cerda Hernandez, Grizell Scarlett, Meghan Rodriguez, Gabriela Elizalde – 4:01.13 – 17th