Conley Becomes 4-Time CCC Javelin Champ
Women's Track and Field
May 13, 2023
LA GRANDE, Ore. –
Alex Conley became the first-ever 4-time Cascade Conference javelin champion and
Amber Miller punched her ticket to the NAIA Championships on Day 2 of the CCC Championships at Banner Bank Track.
Conley recorded the best mark of the day in her second finals attempt, winning the event with a throw of 43.71 meters (143 feet, 5 inches). Her efforts helped OIT place eighth overall with 25.5 points.
Miller was down to her final throw in the preliminaries, but popped a season-best mark of 39.42 meters (129 feet, 4 inches) – good enough for eighth-place.
"Amber got a national mark on what would have been her last throw of her college career," said OIT coach
Mike Anderson. "I could not be more proud of this wonderful group."
Aarika Brooks earned All-CCC honors with her third-place finish in the javelin (41.80 meters / 137 feet, 1 inch), while
Brittan Bratscher took tenth (38.75 meters / 127 feet, 1 inch).
OIT added points in the discus, as
Ciena Gregory placed seventh (36.73 meters / 120 feet, 6 inches) and
Emily Bitler taking eighth (35.24 meters / 115 feet, 7 inches).
Only one Lady Owl was on the oval – with
Lily Everson placing 11th in the 400-meter hurdles (1:09.72).
Tech will now prep for the NAIA Outdoor Championships in Columbus, Ga.A
