The Pumas turned in an outstanding showing at this weekend's indoor meet, highlighted by four personal records, three top-10 marks in school history, and two national qualifying performances. The Pumas continue to build momentum as the season progresses, with multiple student-athletes making their mark at both the conference and national level.
National Qualifiers
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Mikaila Baran qualified nationally in the Pole Vault
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Kate McKenzie earned national qualifying marks in both the 200m and 400m Dash
Top 10 Marks in PVCC Indoor History
Women
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Kate McKenzie – 200m Dash: 2nd all-time
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Sara Gardner – 60m Hurdles: 7th all-time
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4x400m Relay (Ava Wilson, Kate McKenzie, Chloe Hancock, Sara Gardner): 3rd all-time
Men
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Luke Mollineaux – 400m Dash: 10th all-time
Personal Best Performances
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Sara Gardner – 60m Hurdles (9.41)
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Luke Mollineaux – 400m Dash (49.26)
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Preston Skidmore – 400m Dash (50.22)
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Kate McKenzie – 200m Dash (24.90)
As of January 25, PVCC boasts nine student-athletes ranked in the top-20 nationally, showcasing the depth and competitiveness of the program.
Top 20 National Rankings
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Mackenzie Anderson – Pole Vault (6th)
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Kate McKenzie – 400m Dash (7th)
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Nathan Nitschke – Pole Vault (7th)
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Piper Pendleton – Pentathlon (7th)
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Chloe Hancock – Pentathlon (8th)
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Mikaila Baran – Pole Vault (8th)
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Women's 4x400m Relay – 10th
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Kate McKenzie – 200m Dash (14th)
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Piper Pendleton – High Jump (15th)
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Amber Buchan – High Jump (19th)
The Pumas will look to carry this momentum into their next competition at Central Arizona on Saturday, January 31, as the indoor season continues to heat up.
