Three Red Raiders Take Home First Place Finishes at Early Bird Invite

Mar. 17, 2007

Results

RADFORD, Va. - With the indoor season over, the Shippensburg University men’s track and field team began its outdoor season with a strong showing at the Early Bird Invite held at Radford University on Saturday.

While several of Shippensburg’s regulars were resting, other athletes took the spotlight. Senior Bernie Richards (York Haven/Northeastern York) finished first in both the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles, with respective times of 15.0 and 54.6 seconds. Junior Eric Baker (Montoursville/Montoursville) was tops in the 400-meter dash, clocking in at an even 51 seconds.

As usual, the Red Raiders looked their most dominant in the field events. Sophomore Shaun Minnich (Churchville/Council Rock South) finished first in the shot put with a distance of 14.93 meters. Sophomore David Green (Waynesboro/South Western) competed thrice, taking second behind Minnich in the shot put, second in the discus throw, and third in the hammer throw.

Junior Jarrod Shull (Landisburg/West Perry) and freshmen Christian D’Annibale (Shippensburg/Shippensburg) and Sean Shepardson (Telford/Souderton) finished second, third, and fourth in the javelin throw, while freshman Mike Edwards (Bethlehem/Liberty) took second in the long jump with a distance of 6.79 meters.

The Red Raiders will have another return to action this Friday in Richmond, Virginia. The Fred Hardy Invitational start time will be announced in the future.

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