HAMMOND, La. – Three University of South Alabama track and field student-athletes picked up top-four finishes in Saturday's season-opener, Southeastern Louisiana's Southeastern Strawberry Relays.

MEET INFORMATION
Event: Southeastern Strawberry Relays
Date: March 2
Host: Southeastern Louisiana
Site: Southeastern Track Complex
Live Results

NOTES AND RESULTS
-Halee Thomas had a personal-best 40.99m (134-05.75) javelin mark and 47.62m (156-02.75) hammer throw to take the runner-up spot in both women's events. These are the highest finishes of the sophomore's career in both events.
-Liz Bolden's 39.56m (129-09.25) javelin throw earned the junior a third-place finish in the season opener. 
-Cade Marty, a freshman from Birmingham, Ala., made his Jaguar debut with a fourth-place, 50.58m (165-11.25) javelin throw on his first attempt.
-Gulf Shores, Ala., native Devon Swainston recorded a 49.43m (162-02.00) javelin mark on his final throw to place sixth in the event.
 
UP NEXT
USA hosts the Jaguar Opener, the first of two consecutive home meets, March 15 at the Jaguar Track.

QUOTES FROM COACH BRUESKE
On today's meet: "The javelin is normally a strong event for us. These guys have been working hard and not able to compete during the indoor season. They were itching to compete and they all showed promise today. There are definitely some things we need to work on still, but it is early and we will get better."
 
On Thomas' performance: "Halee had a solid opener. Her javelin was not bad and she hit a big personal best in the hammer throw. She is continuing to develop into a two-event, point-scoring threat for us. Versatile athletes that can score in more than one event is something we need to have to win a Sun Belt championship. I think Halee is headed in the right direction, she just needs to keep working hard."

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