Julissa Rodriguez (photo courtesy of SCAC)

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Rodriguez Wins Shot Put; Seven Bulldogs Earn Top Five Finishes at FasTrak

HOUSTON, Texas -- Six Texas Lutheran Bulldogs finished in the top five of their events Saturday at the FasTrak Indoor Collegiate Challenge hosted by the University of Houston at Yeoman Fieldhouse.

Julissa Rodriguez (Deer Park/Deer Park) highlighted the day winning the women's shot put with a mark of 12.15m (39'10.5"). Freshman Emagen Styra would finish second in the event with a mark of 11.54m. Rodriguez would also finish fourth in the weight throw with a mark of 11.48m.

Also finishing in the top five for Texas Lutheran on Saturday were:

Ashlynn Recknagel, finished second in the pole vault, first amongst Division-III competitors, with a mark of 3.30m.
Kenna Kubenka third in the weight throw (11.74m);
Aaliyah Leal (Ingleside/Aransas Pass) finished third in the 800M, second amongst NCAA Division-III competitors, with a time of 2:34.47. LeeAndrea Canas (Corpus Christi/West Oso) would finish fifth in the race with a time of 2:38.48.
Trinity Murdock (Katy/Paetow) finished third in the 60M dash with a time of 8.04 seconds.

Full Results: https://www.tfrrs.org/results/75477/FasTrack_Indoor_Collegiate_Challenge

Coach Holland's Comments: "What a great opportunity to get a large majority of our team out there to compete today! For the most part, quite a few of the teams were D3. As a result, it turned out to be great for us. Lots of high places, new school records, winning heats in various events; all great showings!

I love that everyone was ready to jump in and see where they are at this point in the season. For some it was their first-ever college meet, so there was quite a bit of nervousness, but they all put forth great efforts.

Next week, we head to Texas Tech for mainly Division-I team competition, so we will travel with a smaller squad. Looking forward to better marks, faster times and higher heights!"

The Texas Lutheran indoor track and field campaign continues on Friday, Feb. 17, as the Bulldogs travel to Lubbock, Texas, to compete in the Matador Qualifier hosted by Texas Tech University.

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