Track and Field has strong opening at Battleground Relays

Matthew Bodner

Staff Reporter

The men and women of the track and field squad opened up their season in Virginia at the Battleground Relays on March 20. On the men’s side, the young talent was on full display as freshman Chuck Kronmiller and sophomore Jake Nichols led the way. Kronmiller finished fourth in the javelin and sixth in the discus. Nichols ran a personal best and hit a qualifying standard in the preliminaries of the 110 hurdles. He then went on to finish fifth in the finals.

Seniors Roxanne Fleischer and Emily Hajjar were the only female competitors from McDaniel in the event. They both performed well, with Fleischer posting a personal best and conference qualifying mark while finishing sixth in the 1,500 meter. Hajjar placed 24th in the same event.

Seniors Kevin Bowman and Rob Kelvey, both mid-distance runners, will provide the leadership and example on the men’s squad this year. Look for these two to end their careers on the Hill with a strong season while providing the necessary leadership for the program to succeed years from now.

The women are paced by seniors Roxanne Fleischer, Emily Peoples, Emily Hajjar, Heidi Davidhizar, and Lisa Katchen. Look for these ladies to lead the charge, with the underclassmen stepping up and showcasing their talents.