BISMARCK -- The Dickinson Trinity boys and girls track and field teams both had victories at the New Salem Invitational on Saturday.
Titans senior Kayla Rummel even set a new school record in the javelin at the Community Bowl. Rummel's throw of 126 feet, 10 inches eclipsed the record of 119-0 set by Christa Kiedrowski.
"She's a pretty happy girl today," Trinity coach Craig Kovash said.
The Titans came away extremely pleased with the day, according to Kovash.
Marcus Sickler and Jake Braunberger had wins in the 800- and 3,200-meter runs, respectively. Sickler had a state-qualifying time of 2:02.13 while Braunberger improved his time to 10:06.18.
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"We bettered some times and distances, that was the highlight of our day," Kovash said.
Richardton-Taylor junior Jadon Messer won the long jump with a leap of 20-7½. Killdeer senior Mike Wagner won the pole vault with a leap of 12-6. Heart River junior Jimmy Smith won the high jump at 6-2.
Hazen's Brian Sorensen won the 100 (11.03) and 200 (22.15). His brother, Brent Sorensen, took the top place in the 400 (51.79). The Sorensen brothers also helped Hazen to victories in the 400 relay (44.30) and 800 relay (1:32.92).
Trinity had 98 team points to edge Hazen's 84.
Watford City senior Rowdy Lund had the top time in the 110 hurdles (15.97) and 300 hurdles (40.62).
On the girls side, Trinity senior Jennifer Bachamp had a personal best jump of 9-10 in the pole vault as the Titans defeated Hazen in the points, 107-86.
"She had a really good day and looked good on the vault," Kovash said.
Hazen sophomore Allison Opp won the 100 hurdles (15.83), 300 hurdles (48.00) and the long jump (16-2½). She was also the anchor on Hazen's winning 400 relay team.
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Richardton-Taylor senior Katie Zent won the 400 (1:01.07) and took econd in the long jump (16-0½).
