The gun is up
Sports, Sub Feature Monday, February 13th, 2012
Lexi Morton clears the high jump bar on her way to winning the event.(David Wuerth/The Arbiter)
As the crowd reacts to the terrible reverb from the loud speakers the static finally fades and a familiar voice tells us we are ready to begin the next event.
“And the gun is up and ready for the men’s 60-meter hurdles,” the public service announcer said.
A faint cheer can be heard from the crowd watching the men’s high jump event going on in the background. The hurdlers take their time, reaching down touching their toes, stretching, then with a quick burst they are off their mark. They test their abilities to clear the hurdles. They clear the first and second and then they make their way back to their mark where they await the gun.
“ROLO,” is heard as the Bronco fan favorite is announced over the P.A. Their fellow teammates surround them and cheer them on. Coaches give their final points—it’s now or never. As they get set they hold still like a lineman waiting for the snap count and then with a giant “BANG” they are off.
Justin Malnes and Rolando Trammel posted second and third place times in their men 60 meter hurdles preliminary heats.
The Boise State Track and Field team held its final regular season meet this Friday and Saturday, at the Jacksons Indoor Track at the Idaho Center in Nampa. The Boise State Team Challenge is the sixth consecutive meet the Broncos have had in Nampa. The Jackson Indoor Track will also host the NCAA Division-I Indoor Track and Field Championships in March.
The Boise State Team Challenge will feature some elite competition as No.5 Arizona men and No. 10 Arizona women bring their teams up to Idaho.
Trevor Kraychir, Boise State’s men’s weight throw athlete came in ranked No. 18 in the nation, riding a five-event win streak. Tucking his chin, he combined great balance and strength to throw for a record sixth straight win—with his final toss going 20.28 meters. Kraychir along with teammates Racquel Jones, Kurt Felix and Mele Vaisima are hopeful to earn a spot at this year’s indoor nationals.
Jones and Felix have competed in national events.
Jones participated in the NCAA outdoor first round and Felix made the indoor nationals last year. They both know these last few meets are important for success in
Conference and National championships.
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