Haase, Grizzle Hit Regional Marks at Ward Haylett

Manhattan, Kan. ? Saturday afternoon the Nebraska track and field team took a small group of athletes down to Manhattan, Kan., for the Ward Haylett Invitational. Sam Haase and Roxi Grizzle made the most of the final meet of the regular season, as each qualified for the NCAA Midwest Regional meet in Norman, Okla., on May 29-30.

 

Haase entered the men’s high jump at the 6-8 3/4 bar, clearing on his second attempt. The Norfolk, Neb., native then cleared the regional standard of 6-10 3/4 on his first attempt, before bowing out at the 7-0 1/2 bar. The regional clearance is the first of Haase’s career and ties him for the No. 6 spot in the Big 12 Conference.

 

Returning to her home state, Grizzle posted a season-best throw of 149-1 to qualify for her first regional meet. Prior to Saturday, Grizzle’s best throw had come at the John McDonnell Invitational, where she threw 135-7. The DeSoto, Kan., native has the ability to go much farther this year, as she holds a personal-best of 170-3.

 

Sophomore Samantha Musil improved her regional standing the women’s discus with a throw of 161-7, topping her previous season best of 159-8. The throw moves Musil to No. 7 in the conference, right behind teammate Kacie Sharp.

 

The Huskers will now return home before leaving on Wednesday, May 13 for the 2009 Big 12 Outdoor Championships in Lubbock, Texas. The meet is set to start on Friday, May 15 and run through Sunday, May 17. Check Huskers.com early in the week for more information.