
Track & Field: Grubbs Sets School Record at Texas Relays
4/1/2023 8:52:00 PM | Track & Field/XC
James, Hottel earn runner-up finishes at Bobcat Invitational
DENTON, Texas – Kevin Grubbs broke the school record in the men's discus to highlight the weekend for UNT track & field at the Texas Relays and Bobcat Invitational in Austin and San Marcos, respectively.
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In just his second meet for the Mean Green, Grubbs launched the discus 189-05 (57.73m) to shatter the record of 182-03 set by Brock Stickler on April 30, 2009. Grubbs finished in third place at the Relays with his performance.
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At the Bobcat Invitational, Brock Hottel finished tied for second in the men's pole vault with a jump of 16-4.75 (5.00m).
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In the women's shot put "A" section, Jalesia Shaffer placed third with a throw of 50-8.25 (15.45m), and Dionna James placed second in the "B" section with a mark of 44-7 (13.59m).
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The Mean Green will compete for the first time at home in 2023 next Saturday (April 8) at the North Texas Classic at the Soccer and Track & Field Stadium, where UNT's senior class will be recognized.
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Be sure to keep an eye on MeanGreenSports.com, follow Mean Green Sports on social media @MeanGreenSports and Mean Green track & field/cross country at @MeanGreenTFXC for all of the latest information.
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In just his second meet for the Mean Green, Grubbs launched the discus 189-05 (57.73m) to shatter the record of 182-03 set by Brock Stickler on April 30, 2009. Grubbs finished in third place at the Relays with his performance.
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At the Bobcat Invitational, Brock Hottel finished tied for second in the men's pole vault with a jump of 16-4.75 (5.00m).
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In the women's shot put "A" section, Jalesia Shaffer placed third with a throw of 50-8.25 (15.45m), and Dionna James placed second in the "B" section with a mark of 44-7 (13.59m).
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The Mean Green will compete for the first time at home in 2023 next Saturday (April 8) at the North Texas Classic at the Soccer and Track & Field Stadium, where UNT's senior class will be recognized.
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Be sure to keep an eye on MeanGreenSports.com, follow Mean Green Sports on social media @MeanGreenSports and Mean Green track & field/cross country at @MeanGreenTFXC for all of the latest information.
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