BOONE, N.C. - In an afternoon ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Randy Marion Track & Field Facility, past and present Mountaineers gathered in the Mark E. Ricks Athletics Complex with Chancellor Everts, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin, University dignitaries, the Marion family, former head coach John Weaver, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Damion McLean and other current App State coaches. Seniors Jada Branch and Oliver Wilson-Cook had the honor of cutting the ribbon.
On the first day of competition at the App State Open, sophomore Daiyanna Cooper posted a personal best and facility record of 56.