SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Black Hills State University indoor track and field cross country teams hosted and competed in the Myrle Hanson Open on Friday evening. The men finished first out of five teams, while the women were second out of five teams. Chadron State, Dickinson State, Rocky Mountain College, and South Dakota Mines were the other schools competing.

On the men's side, Yellow Jackets won seven events. In field events, the Green and Gold swept the top four spots in the high jump, with Tristan Hepp leading the way, clearing a height of 1.91 meters. Allan McDonnell (1.91m), Ryan Olsen (1.86m), and Brad Lyman (1.81m) were second, third, and fourth, respectively. In pole vault, Bryce Boser took first (4.63m) and Joe Melia was just behind in second place (4.18m). McDonnell also finished third in the triple jump (12.66m).

In running events, Tristan Hepp was first in the 60 meter hurdles (8.50) and the 60 meter dash (7.13), while also competing on the winning 4X400 meter relay team. Joining Hepp on the relay was Garrett Snook, Mark Fruechte, and Taylor Hepp. Snook was second in the 200 meter dash, while Justin Thorstad was second in the 800 meter dash, and Seth Kovar was second in the 60 meter hurdles.

In distance events, Yellow Jackets swept the top four places in the 3000 meter run. Jonah Theisen finished first (8:53.43), followed by Nathan Fredrick, Chance Dooley, and Jake Iverson. Jordan Theisen won the mile (4:26.20).

The men finished in first with 166.5 points. South Dakota Mines was second (132), and Chadron State was third (94).

For the Green and Gold women, Whitney Scott won the pole vault event (3.32m), while Alexandra Richards was second, and Jordyn Huneke was third. Lia Guigui won the high jump (1.58m), and Richards was just behind, tying for second (1.53m). Maddi Fidler took third in the shot put (10.95m).

Yellow Jackets swept the top three spots in the 60 meter hurdles. Brittney Marosok was first (9.46), followed by Julette Goehring, and Katie Campbell. Marosok and Goehring were both members of the winning 4X400 relay team, and were joined by Shayna Soderstrom, who also won the 200 meter dash, and Zoe Langseth. Janae Bjorgum placed third in the 60 meter dash (8.23).

In distance events, Abbie Frederick took first in the mile (5:15.00), followed by Cailey Roth, who was second. Savannah Davis won the 3000 meter run (10:40.13).

The women were second, with 121 points. Chadron State finished first with 141, and Dickinson State (82) rounded out the top three.

Black Hills State next competes at the Dave Little Alumni Mile on January 27. Black Hills State is located in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota, sponsoring 13 NCAA sports with membership in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the NCAA emerging sport of women's triathlon and NIRA rodeo. For all information regarding Yellow Jacket Athletics, please visit BHSUAthletics.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @BHSUAthletics.