BROOKINGS, S.D.- John Spinti cruised to a conference title in the 5,000 meters, while Justin Glass followed in second, and the Rocky Women's 4x800-Meter Relay team earned All-Conference honors to highlight the first day in Brookings. 

Men's Notable Results

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John Spinti earned a dominant victory in the men's 5,000 meters, crossing the finish line in 14:56.74. Teammate Justin Glass earned All-Conference honors with a runner-up finish in 15:04.76. 

Taycen Genatone advanced to the 60-meter hurdles finals following a 5th-place finish in the prelims. He will compete in the finals at 11:30 am (MT) on Sunday. 

Ryan LaMere advanced to the 60-meter dash finals on Sunday, taking seventh place in the prelims with a time of 7.08 seconds. He will compete again in the finals starting at 11:50 am (MT). 

Logan Hughes took sixth place in the men's weight throw with a mark of 17.24 meters

With six of 19 total events scored following the first day, Rocky sits in sixth place overall with a team score of 23. 

Women's Notable Results

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Charlize Davis earned the top time in the 60-meter hurdles prelims, dashing to a time of 8.83 seconds, advancing to Sunday's finals at 11:30 am (MT). Davis also advanced to the 60-meter dash finals with the seventh-best time at 7.95 seconds. The finals will be taking place at 11:50 am (MT). 

The Rocky Women's 4x800-meter relay team of Maya Pearcy, Jayden Woodland, Kallyn Wilkins, and Rylie Schoenfeld took second place overall, earning all-conference honors. 

Brooke Wirkkala took sixth place in the long jump, leaping 5.39 meters (17 feet, 8.25 inches). Charlize Davis followed in eighth with a mark of 5.26 meters (17 feet, 3.25 inches). 

With seven of 19 events scored following day one, the Battlin' Bear women sit in sixth place overall with 12 team points. 

Up Next

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Rocky Track and Field continues competition in Brookings on Sunday, beginning at 10:00 am (MT).