FARGO, N.D. ? North Dakota State sophomore Kevin Jackson won both the 100 meters and the 200 meters to lead the men's track and field team at a windy Bison Open on Saturday, April 10. Jackson won the 200 meters with a personal best time of 21.34, which is seventh on the NDSU all-time performance charts. His 100 meter time was 10.89.
In the 110 meter hurdles, sophomore Weston Leutz claimed the title in a time of 14.44. Jackson was third in 14.77.
Redshirt freshman Casey Orgon won the shot put with a personal best throw of 48-10 ¾. In the high jump, sophomore Jeramy Geditz took first with a leap of 6-6.
Freshman Moses Heppner won the 800 meters in 1:54.33. Redshirt freshman Dan Merritt was second in 1:56.06.
In the pole vault, junior Joe Bredahl finished first with a mark of 15-7. Sophomore Nolan Berg was second with a leap of 15-1.
Junior Sam Soholt claimed the discus title with a mark of 152-1. Senior Scott Johnson was second with a throw of 147-6. Johnson was also second in the javelin with a mark of 167-9.
Sophomore Jake Henderson finished second in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:05.38.
The Bison also claimed second in the 4x100 relay. The team of junior Doug Scott, Jackson, sophomore Jason Duchscherer and freshman Lee Dhein finished in 41.84. Scott was also third in the 200 meters with a time of 21.97.
In the 400 meters, redshirt freshman Andrew Balzer was third in 49.72.
NDSU will continue competition at the Mt. SAC Relays April 15-17. The team will also be competing at the Long Beach State Invitational April 17.
