Records Fall as Firebirds Compete at Squig Converse

WHITEWATER, Wis. - The Carthage men's track and field team traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to compete in the Squig Classic on Friday evening. It was an exciting night for the Firebirds, as the team came away with several personal bests, a handful of NCAA ranked performances, and a pair of school records.

UW-La Crosse - 180
UW-Whitewater - 119
UW-Stevens Point - 76.5
MSOE - 69
Carthage - 56
St. Norbert - 30.5
Wisconsin Lutheran - 20
Elmhurst - 15
Augustana - 6
Concordia Wis. - 6
North Central - 5

Mac Anderson had himself a day in the 60m dash. The tied the school record during the preliminary round with a 6.97 second performance. Anderson returned in the finals and claimed the school record for himself by running 6.91.

Chase Upmann improved on his school record in the 800m with a time of 1:53.18. Upmann would finish second in the event.

Zebulon Turner won the high jump with a personal best 2.03m and is now tied for fourth in NCAA Division III.

Lucas Leal placed second in the weight throw with a mark of 16.87m. Jacob Brost placed fourth at 16.10m, while Jordan Hughes placed seventh at 15.63m.

The 4x400m relay team, which featured Alek Zavadoski, Joe Balas, Michael Barber, and Micah Anderson, placed third in the event in 3:32.05.

Jacob Curulewski placed fifth in the mile in 4:34.53. Luke Davey placed seventh in 4:39.62, while Chad Helmke placed eighth in 4:41.30. All three athletes ran personal bests.

Leal placed sixth in shot put with a throw of 13.98m.

"It was a great meet for us today - so many things to be excited about," said Head Coach Josh Henry. "I was proud of how the guys competed and they continue to be a fun group. I'll stick to the three main highlights today.

1. Mac [Anderson] tied Kendric Cornelius' 60m school record in the prelims with a 6.97 and then made it his own in finals with a time of 6.91. He currently leads the CCIW and is tied for 21st nationally.

2. Chase [Upmann] broke his own indoor 800m school record running 1:53.18. This time also currently paces the CCIW and is ranked 4th nationally.

3. Freshman Zebulon [Turner] crushed his high jump PR from last week of 6'1.25", jumping 6'7.75" this week. That mark currently ranks 3rd in school history behind a few Carthage legends in Trevor James and Matt Malich. It also currently leads the CCIW and is tied for 4th nationally.

All in all, a great day to be a Firebird! We're looking forward to the next one at home in the TARC. Go Birds!"

The Firebirds return to the Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center on Feb. 2 as the team will host the Tadd Metzger Invite and Multi. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.

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Players Mentioned

Mac Anderson: Sprints; 5' 9"; Senior

Micah Anderson: Distance; 6' 2"; Senior

Joe Balas: Mid-Distance; 6' 2"; Senior

Michael Barber: Distance; 5' 10"; Senior

Jacob Brost: Throws; Sophomore

Jacob Curulewski: Distance; Sophomore

Chad Helmke: Distance; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Jordan Hughes: Throws; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Lucas Leal: Throws; 6' 0"; Senior

Chase Upmann: Distance; Senior

Players Mentioned

Mac Anderson
: 5' 9"; Senior
: Sprints

Micah Anderson
: 6' 2"; Senior
: Distance

Joe Balas
: 6' 2"; Senior
: Mid-Distance

Michael Barber
: 5' 10"; Senior
: Distance

Jacob Brost
: Sophomore
: Throws

Jacob Curulewski
: Sophomore
: Distance

Chad Helmke
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Distance

Jordan Hughes
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: Throws

Lucas Leal
: 6' 0"; Senior
: Throws

Chase Upmann
: Senior
: Distance