'Cats break records at BYU Robison Invitational

PROVO, UT - The Weber State men's track and field was well represented at the BYU Robinson Invitational from April 22 to the 24th. The meet was held in Provo, Utah at the Clarence F. Robison Track and Field Complex.

"Another weekend with some gritty performances, season bests, and all-time marks," said head coach Corbin Talley. "Most notably, the school record by Trey Deveraux in the pole vault was amazing. Caleb Whitney's #6 all-time decathlon was very impressive. Tracen Warnick's 4:06 mile (converts to 3:44 for sea level 1500) showed some real toughness. Matt Masias with the narrow victory in the 800m. And our relays both running season best marks."

In the men's decathlon, Caleb Whitney finished in third place, earning a total of 6,940 points. This performance is a PR, ranked first in the Big Sky Conference, and 6th on Weber State's all-time list. Jed Smith also performed well in the decathlon, earning sixth place with a total of 6,501 points. Smith broke his PR with this performance, and is ranked second in the Big Sky Conference.

In the men's 400 meters, Alex Wheeler finished 11th with a time of 49.90. This ranks Wheeler 14th in the Big Sky Conference in the event.

In the 3,000 steeplechase, Carson Wilkins earned second place with a time of 9:34.60. Connor Cox finished in fourth place with a time of 9:53.74.

In the men's 4x100 meter race, "Weber State A" finished in third place with a time of 41.03. The team was made up of Isacc Tillett, Colton Reifschneider, Alex Wheeler, and Muamer Mujic.

Tracen Warnick did well in the men's mile, finishing in eighth place with a time of 4:06.91 (converts to 3:44 for sea level 1500).

In the men's 110 meter hurdles, Cyrus Rindlisbacher finished in sixth place with a time of 14.78.

Matt Masias did well in the men's 800 meters, finishing in first place with a time of 1:53.64. Bryce Anderson finished in 13th place with a time of 1:58.32, and Alex Toone finished in 15th at 1:59.45.

In the men's 200 meters, Isaac Tillett finished 10th with a time of 21.95. Colton Reifschneider finished in 15th place with a time of 22.30.

Krey Ramsey finished in fifth in the men's 5,000 meters with a time of 15:23.21.

In the men's 4x400 finals, "Weber State A" finished in fifth place with a time of 3:17.39. The team was made up of Isaac Tillett, Colton Reifschneider, Alex Wheeler, and Matt Masias.

In the men's high jump, Anthony Garcia finished in 11th with a mark of 6-05.25.

Johnie Talamantes finished in eighth place in the men's long jump with a mark of 21-07.75.

Trey Deveraux earned second place in the men's pole vault with a mark 17-05.00. This mark is ranked first in the Big Sky Conference. Lachlan Burns finished fourth for the Wildcats with a mark of 15-11.25. Jed Smith tied for sixth with three other competitors with a mark of 14-11.50.

Cody Canard finished in third place in the javelin with a mark of 207-07.25. Canard currently is ranked fifth in the Big Sky in the javelin.

"A lot of things are rolling going into Championship season, but there are also a few things we would have liked to see go better. We're still learning a lot and growing from each experience. These guys have a lot of heart, and I know they'll step up over the final meets," said Talley.

The 'Cats will head to Corvallis, Oregon to compete in the Oregon State Invitational from April 30th to May 1st.

Go Wildcats!

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Players Mentioned

Bryce Anderson

Lachlan Burns

Cody Canard

Trey Deveraux

Anthony Garcia

Matt Masias

Muamer Mujic

Krey Ramsey

Jed Smith

Johnie Talamantes

Isaac Tillett

Tracen Warnick

Alex Wheeler

Caleb Whitney

Carson Wilkins

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