The Short Story: Junior Maya Shinnick smashed the record set back in 2001 in the 400 meter dash in the Friday leg of the trip, along with multiple top ten finishes across all platforms and events were the recipe for a successful Aggie showing this weekend in Reno.
 
"I am proud of the group this weekend," praises head coach Ngoni Makusha. "Our junior captain Maya Shinnick led the team with a huge personal best and school record in the 400m with a time of 54.67, as well as a lifetime best in the 200m. We also had numerous top-10 places across all events. I am happy with where we are with our development."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED (FRIDAY): 
Shinnick had an especially successful day; starting with her capturing first place in the 400 meter dash with a rapid 54.67. Her trip of success continued, placing eighth in the 200 meter dash with a 24.43 final time.
 
Senior powerhouse Ashpreet Kler secured fourth overall in the weight throws, launching the weight into a 17.18 meter-flight (56' 4.5").
 
Junior Kayla Rutz placed sixth overall in the mile run, a time of 5:15.10 good to secure her top-ten spot.
 
Freshman Kayla Towne posted a new personal record in the 800 meter run, her speedy 2:18.31 time placing her fourth overall. Freshman Kiah Aitken also placed in the 800, the time of 2:20.55 helping her take sixth overall.
 
Senior pole vaulter Sarah Graessley took her knowledge of Nevada, tying for fourth place. She cleared 3.75 meters (12' 3.5") on the event.
 
Freshmen fire squad Lauren Villegas and Fiona McGrath debuted in the 5,000 meter run, capturing first and second.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED (SATURDAY): 
The Ags were a force to be reckoned with in the 600-meter run, clearing the lap and a half with four top-ten finishers and four athletes with a PR in the event. Those were Dominika Janik in third with a quick 1:33.93, Kiah Aitken in sixth with a 1:39.02, Tauren Mitchell in eighth with a 1:43.30, and a 1:43.33 for Kayla Towne.
 
Freshman Grace Dunham placed third in the mile run, setting a personal best in the event with a 5:08.06 to secure her finishing place.
 
To close out the day, a relay power squad made up of Maya Shinnick, Ashleigh Christy, Dominika Janik, and Kiah Aitken placed seventh overall in the 4x400 dash relay.
 
 
UP NEXT: The Aggies will be feeling the love up in Seattle as they spend Valentine's Day at the Husky Classic, hosted by University of Washington February 14-15th.
 
RESULTS (FRIDAY)
 
Weight throws: Ashpreet Kler 4th place (17.18m)
High Jump: Elizabeth Churchill 6th place (1.68m)
Pole Vault: Sarah Graessley - 4th place (3.75m)
400m Run: Maya Shinnick - PR indoor record (54.67) ,Cierra Kinsey - PR (56.16)
800m Run: Kiah Aitken 6th place (2:20.55), Kayla Towne PR 4th place (2:18.31)
3000m Run: Emily Allison PR 10:42.65
200m Run: Lily Holman (debut 25.70), Tianna Ruskovich (FR debut 26.06), Maya Shinnick PR (24.43)
5000m Run: Lauren Villegas 1st place debut (17.54.24), Fiona McGrath 2nd place debut (18:02.47)
Long Jump: Riley Lankford (5.44m, 17' 10.25"), Hannah Crone (5.30m, 17' 4.75")
 
RESULTS (SATURDAY)
 
60m Run: Taylor Johnson FR debut 8.17, Cierra Kinsey debut PR 7.77
Triple Jump: Aiza Sarwar, 11.05 meters
Shot Put: Bri Nunn, 11.96 meters, Chinyere Egbuziem, 11.52 meters
600m Run: Kiah Aiken 6th place PR 1:39.02, Dominicka Janick 3rd place PR 1:33.9, Tauren Mitchell 8th place PR debut 1:43.30, Haley Large PR 1:46.48
Mile: Grace Dunham 3rd place PR 5:08.06
4x400m: (3:51.51) Shinnick, Janick, Christy, Aitken