Hillsboro, Kan. - Junior Mike Rousell (New Orleans, La.) led the Tabor College Men's Track Team at the Emporia State Relays as he qualified for the NAIA National Track and Field Meet in the triple jump with a mark of 46' 8".

"A cold and windy beginning turned into a warm and windy afternoon of excellent results both in total and considering the windy conditions," said Head Track and Field Coach Dave Kroeker.

The Bluejays competed in a field of competitors that included athletes from Wichita State, Division II Emporia State, national NAIA track power Oklahoma Baptist, and the University of Missouri-KC.

Several Tabor Athletes turned in excellent early-season performances Senior Brad Kiser (Delphos, Kan.) placed fifth in the 110m high hurdles.400m runner, junior Brent Nelsen (Peyton, Colo.), came in sixth on the men's side while sophomore Justin Ball (Welda, Kan.) ran a strong 800m race finishing second.

"Any of the races longer than 200 meters were really tough on Saturday with the wind so those track performances from 400 meters up were really excellent for the windy conditions," Kroeker added.

Tabor will compete at the ACCK at Bethel College in North Newton, Kan. Friday April 10 at 1 p.m.

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