Bildheiser, Rasco, and Ek qualify for Nationals at VMI Winter Classic

Tommy Bildheiser and Ryan Rasco both qualified for NJCAA Nationals in the 1000 meters. Bildheiser taking 4th place with a time of 2:31.20 and Rasco taking 6th with a time of 2:31.59. Bildheiser came back on day two and was able to also qualify for NJCAA Nationals in the 800 meters with a time of 1:56.66. Day two was also a stand out day for Rasco. He competed in the 3000 meters and shattered his personal best with a time of 8:44.11. Head coach Mike Spinnler was enthusiastic about Rasco turning in the time, commenting "This is a massive lifetime best Ryan. And he is joining a very short list of Hawk greats (past and present) to run under 8:45.0 for the 3000 meter distance."

Another qualifier at the meet was Mikaila Ek, qualifying for NJCAA Nationals in the pole vault event. She cleared a qualifying height of 3.06 meters (10' 0.5"). Three other Hawks were able to bring in personal best times at the meet. Molly Brashears in the 1000 meters (3:37.85), Griffin Knipp in the 800 meters (2:26.47), and Mike Kelly in the 60 meter High Hurdle (8.70).

Looks like the Hawks will be heading back to Lexington, Va. this weekend (February 3-4) to participate in another two day meet at the VMI Winter Relay's at the VMI Corps Physical Training Facility