April 5, 2008

Jackets Make Strong Showing at Al Manuel Invitational  

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Montana State Billings men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams made a strong showing at the Al Manuel Invitational hosted by the University of Montana Saturday.  The Yellowjackets had two automatic qualifiers for the conference meet in the women’s 800m and the men’s pole vault. 

Freshman Sarah Jackson qualified for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference meet with a 2:19.80 time in the 800 meters and a third place finish.  On the men’s side, freshman Nathan Satran also qualified for the GNAC meet with a 13-1.5.  Also, senior Richie Pemberton finished fourth in the steeplechase with a time of 9:40.30.

The Yellowjackets return to action next weekend at Montana State Invitational Saturday, April 12.