University Center, MI - The Spring Arbor Track and Field team took part in the Jet's Pizza Invitational hosted by Saginaw Valley State this past weekend, and saw numerous Cougars post impressive marks.
 
The Cougars competed alongside 13 other programs, including NCAA DI, NCAA DII and NCAA DIII schools. Spring Arbor saw two runners become national qualifiers with their times, as well as a handful of other athletes earn top finishes in their events.
 
On the men's side, the Cougars were led by sophomore Dean Reynolds and senior Nate Stout, who both posted first place finishes in their respective events. Reynolds came out on top in the men's 800m race posting a time of 1:53.12. That was good enough for #3 in the 800m SAU indoor track record books, and an NAIA "A" standard. Senior Nate Stout earned a NAIA "B" standard in the men's 5k event, also racing to a first place finish in 14:56.26. Other notable Cougar finishes are as follows:
 
Top Finishes:
Levi Connor - 22.33 in the 200m dash (4th place)
Kylie Brown - 58.78 in the 400m dash (5th place)
Josiah Fitch - 16.43m in weight throw (4th place)
Allison Teed - 2646 in the Pentathlon (5th place)
 
The Cougars compete again this coming Saturday, when they travel to Marion, IN for the IWU Midwest Classic, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.