PORTLAND, Ore.---Five Pilots from the men's and women's track and field teams nabbed individual wins at the L&C Spring Break Open held at Griswold Stadium on Saturday.
 
Riley Osen secured first place overall in the men's 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:44.52, and Eliason Kabasenche took second in the event in 9:15.32.
 
Cathal Doyle marked his return in the 1500 meter run with a victory time of 3:45.31, and the Portland men claimed the top four finishes in the race. George Duggan collected second with a new personal best of 3:46.06, Jacob Klemz PRed for third in 3:48.86, and Bradley Peloquin earned a personal record of 3:50.59 to finish in fourth.
 
Matt Strangio strode into first in the men's 800 meter run, clocking in with a time of 1:51.99. Chris Morzenti's 1:52.79 was good for second overall on the day.
 
"That was a great way to start the outdoor season, we had some really impressive performances," said men's head coach Rob Conner. "Riley Osen is going to be a player this season, he was only a couple seconds off his PR in a solo effort. Doyler ripped a :54 last lap and George was right with him in the 1500. And Matt and Chris both looked really strong in the 800."
 
"All the way down the line, everyone ran smart and strong," said Conner. "It was a very good day."
 
On the women's side, Emma Jenkins garnered an individual win in her debut in the 1500 meter event, coming in at 4:30.63. Veerle Bakker notched second-place in the race with a time of 4:31.81.
 
Tara Fuiten won the women's 400 meter dash in 58.40, Ella Parker registered a new PR of 58.82 for second, and Avery Gill took third after crossing the line at 59.03.
 
"We had a lot of good performances today but Emma Jenkins really impressed me," said women's head coach Ian Solof. "She had an amazing race to win the 1500, with a 64 second last lap. Tara Fuiten also looked really strong winning the 400."
 
The Pilots have a week off from competition before gearing up for the Stanford Invitational and Hayward Premiere meets on Friday, April 1, ahead of the NW Distance Jamboree set for Saturday, April 2.
 
L&C Spring Break Open
Portland, Ore.
March 19, 2022
 
Women's 3000 Meter Steeplechase
2. Evelyn Collins-Winn (11:35.50) PR*
3. Lacey Conner (11:37.65)
 
Men's 3000 Meter Steeplechase
1. Riley Osen (8:44.52)
2. Eliason Kabasenche (9:15.32) PR*
5. Cameron Thompson (9:29.24) PR*
9. Luke Knoblich (9:56.91) PR*
 
Women's 1500 Meter Run
1. Emma Jenkins (4:30.63) PR*
2. Veerle Bakker (4:31.81)
10. Lauren Block (4:53.57)
15. Teresa Perez (4:57.85) PR*
16. Grace Oswin (4:59.31)
24. Alexa Hague (5:05.37)
28. Tait Vigeland (5:06.83) PR*
37. Ellee Becker (5:17.19)
 
Men's 1500 Meter Run
1. Cathal Doyle (3:45.31)
2. George Duggan (3:46.06) PR
3. Jacob Klemz (3:48.86) PR
4. Bradley Peloquin (3:50.59) PR
10. Jake Knoblich (3:58.03)
11. Justin Hazell (3:58.90) PR
12. John Kavulich (3:59.60)
13. Konnor Hathaway (4:01.08) PR*
18. Kai Vickers (4:05.78)
21. Charlie McIntyre (4:07.08) PR*
33. Nico Grillo (4:10.83) PR*
39. AJ Reyes (4:12.45)
 
Women's 400 Meter Dash
1. Tara Fuiten (58.40)
2. Ella Parker (58.82) PR
3. Avery Gill (59.03)
9. Audrey Lewis (1:03.30)
 
Men's 800 Meter Run
1. Matt Strangio (1:51.99) PR*
2. Chris Morzenti (1:52.79) PR*
5. Jake Knoblich (1:58.40)
 
*first time competing in the event as a Pilot