Corvallis, Ore. – Seven Oregon State athletes will compete at the NCAA West Preliminary Meet at the University of Arkansas this Thursday through Saturday, hoping to advance to next month's NCAA Championships.
Seniors Kaylee Mitchell, Emma Nelson and Mari Friedman, redshirt junior Grace Fetherstonhaugh, junior Anneke Moersdorf, sophomore Ella Knott and freshman Isabelle Esler are aiming for a top-12 finish to secure a berth at the NCAA finals, scheduled for June 10-12 at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Esler and Knott will compete in the javelin at noon on Thursday; Knott (151-11) is in the first flight, Esler (165-11) in the third and final flight.