PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots opened their indoor season with a strong performance at the Dual in the Dome against Portland State. 11 freshmen competed at home for the first time, and 11 returners achieved personal bests.
 
In the women's 200-meter race, freshman Aria Cain made a strong debut, winning in 25.37. Returners Ly'le Pullom (26.42), Lola Richardson (26.97) and Stina Pettersson (27.57 PR) also finished in the top 10. 
 
Senior Aidan Fitzgerald won the men's 600-meter race with a personal best of 1:21.97. Yutaka Robert placed third in 1:23.59. 
 
In the men's 1000-meter, the Pilots secured the top two spots. Junior Mark Milner took first with a personal best of 2:25.6, followed by freshman Yuta Cole in second with 2:28.90 PR. Kevin Andrews, Tommy Paltzer, and Eshaan Singh earned personal bests as well, finishing fourth (2:31.95), fifth (2:32.03), and sixth (2:35.2). 
 
Brionna Holso won the women's 1000-meter with a time of 2:57.89 PR, while Izzy Lochtefeld claimed victory in the women's 3000-meter race with a personal best of 10:06.15. 
 
In the men's 3000-meter race, sophomore Nathan Short took first in 8:38.62 PR. Junior Evan Delacruz and freshman Collin Penuel followed, finishing second and third, respectively. 
 
The Pilot men's and women's 4x400-meter relay teams both won against two Portland State squads in each race. 

The Pilots will return to the track next Saturday at the BU Colyear-Danville Opener in Boston, Mass. For more coverage, visit PortlandPilots.com.

Other finishers for the Pilots and total team scores can be found below.

Dual in the Dome Vs. PSU
Portland, Ore. (Chiles Center)
Nov. 25, 2024
 
Women 600m
3. Madi Callo, 1:46.31 PR
4. Josie Blackwell, 1:53.69 PR
 
Men 600m
1. Aidan Fitzgerald, 1:21.97 PR
3. Yutaka Roberts, 1:23.59
 
Women 200m
1. Aria Cain, 25.37 PR
3. Ly'le Pullom, 26.42
4. Lola Richardson, 26.97
8. Stina Pettersson, 27.57 PR
11. Jillian Bremont, 28.05 PR
12. Hannah Bonsack, 28.07 PR
16. Vinyet Lapuente, 29.47 PR
 
Men 200m
14. Morel Ombougno, 35.24
 
Women 3000m
1. Izzy Lochtefeld, 10:06.15 PR
2. Kate Kabenina, 10:29.18 PR
3. Milan Hague, 11:12.30 PR
4. Avery Owen, 11:25.61 PR
 
Men 3000m
1. Nathan Short, 8:38.62 PR
2. Evan Delacruz, 8:42.30
3. Collin Penuel, 8:44.90 PR
4. Matthew Cordova, 8:52.69 PR
6. Steven Durr, 9:02.18 PR
7. Juan Diego Contreras, 9:04.07 PR
 
Women 1000m
1. Brionna Holso, 2:57.89 PR
5. Camryn Bishoff, 3:13.19 PR
 
Men 1000m
1. Mark Milner, 2:25.60 PR
2. Yuta Cole, 2:28.90 PR
4. Kevin Andrews, 2:31.95 PR
5. Tommy Paltzer, 2:32.03 PR
6. Eshaan Singh, 2:35.20 PR
 
Women 4x400mR
1. Aria Cain, Lola Richardson, Vinyet Lapuente, Jillian Bremont, 4:10.26
 
Men 4x400mR
1. Aidan Fitzgerald, Mark Milner, Yutaka Roberts, Yuta Cole, 3:28.54
 

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