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Sonja Andenmatten finished with the sixth best time in SDSU's 800m indoor history
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February 14, 2020 (Albuquerque) - The Aztec track and field wrapped up the Don Kirby Elite Invitational at the Albuquerque Convention Center Friday afternoon.
Sonja Andenmatten paced the Aztecs in the 800m with a personal best time of 2:11.89, the sixth best time in SDSU’s indoor history. Nyjari McNeil placed ninth with a time of 2:12.12.
Callista Fletcher finished 12th in the 60m dash prelims with a time of 7.65. Four Aztecs were late scratches.
The Aztecs made their season debut in the mile with three runners competing. Emily Burd, a transfer from Pitt, was the top Aztec finisher, coming in 28th (5:19.41). She was followed by freshmen Lauren Harper (33rd, 5:23.12) and Jessica Kain (42nd, 5:30.52).
In the shot put, Jordyn Bryant (43-00.25) and Erica Grotegeer (42-10.75) finished in 24th and 25th place. Felicia Crenshaw also competed, coming in 37th (38-07.50).
In total, five Aztecs were scratched: Alexus Alexander (60m dash), Danae Dyer (60m hurdles), Jalyn Harris (60m dash), Jada Moore (60m dash) and Tiana Osk Whitworth (60m dash).
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The Aztecs return to Albuquerque for the Mountain West Indoor Championships Feb. 27-29.
Don Kirby Elite Invitational – Day Two
Albuquerque, N.M. – Albuquerque Convention Center
Top Finisher & SDSU Results
60m Dash Prelims
1. Kreete Verlin (WSU) – 7.44
12. Callista Fletcher (SDSU) – 7.65
800m Run
1. Avi’ Tal Wilson-Perteete (UNLV) - 2:08.05
7. Sonja Andenmatten (SDSU) – 2:11.89 – PR, No. 6 in SDSU History
9. Nyjari McNeil (SDSU) – 2:12.12
One Mile
1. Stephanie Cotter (Adams State) – 4:44.23
28. Emily Burd (SDSU) – 5:19.41
33. Lauren Harper (SDSU) – 5:23.12
42. Jessica Kain (SDSU) – 5:30.52
Shot Put
1. Lauren Coleman (Towson) – 51-11.50 (16.75m)
24. Jordyn Bryant (SDSU) – 43-00.25 (13.11m)
25. Erica Grotegeer (SDSU) – 42-10.75 (13.07m)
37. Felicia Crenshaw (SDSU) – 38-07.50 (11.77m)
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