Louisiana Classics 2009

Five Athletes Post Qualifying Marks in Lafayette LSU Press Release Mar 23, 2009

LAFAYETTE, La. -- The LSU track and field teams kicked off the 2009 outdoor season with five athletes earning qualifying marks for the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships during Saturday’s competition at the Louisiana Classics at the Ragin’ Cajuns Track Stadium.

Ben Chretien wins javelin event at Louisiana Classics McNeese Press Release Mar 23, 2009

LAFAYETTE – Ben Chretien unleased one of the top javelin throws in McNeese State history while teammates Jordan Neil, Jacob Domingue and DeAnn Washington also produced first place efforts on Saturday during the running of the UL-Lafayette’s Louisiana Classic track and field meet.

Lion Throwers, Jumpers Impress in Lafayette Southeastern Press Release Mar 21, 2009

LAFAYETTE, La. – Junior thrower Adonson Shallow improved on his school record in the hammer throw, senior jumper Roseann Bell recorded the third-best performance in school history to win the long jump, and junior jumper Corey Billizone hit an NCAA Regional Qualifying standard en route to a first place finish in the high jump as the Southeastern Louisiana University men’s and women’s track and field teams turned in a bevy of impressive performances at the Louisiana Classics on Saturday.

Kizzee, Ruzevic, Post NCAA Qualifying Times at Louisiana Classic Tulane Press Release Mar 21, 2009

LAFAYETTE, La. - Junior Olivia Kizzee turned in an NCAA qualifying time in the 100-meter dash, winning the event, and posted another personal best as the Tulane Track & Field teams wrapped up the Louisiana Classic in Lafayette Saturday. Freshman Ana Ruzevic posted a regional qualifying mark in the javelin for the second time this season.

Cajuns Run Well at Louisiana Classics ULL Press Release Mar 21, 2009

LAFAYETTE- Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns track and field team hosted and competed in the Louisiana Classics Saturday. Louisiana was led by pole vaulter Chris Roy who won the pole vault and provisionally qualified for the NCAA National Meet. Roy attempted to break the school record but came up just short. Louisiana had 13 top three finishes in the meet.