Montana State Track & Field Competes in California Meets

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana State track and field team is set for an exciting weekend in California, participating in multiple meets from Thursday to Saturday. This trip marks the second occasion this month that the Bobcats have ventured to the Golden State, aiming to gather valuable competition experience before the postseason.

Upcoming Events and Locations

The Bobcats will compete in four events:

• Bryan Clay Invitational (Azusa Pacific University): April 16-18
• Pacific Coast Invitational (Long Beach State University): April 16
• Beach Invite (Also at Long Beach State): April 17-18
• Mt. SAC Relays: April 18

This weekend will be the last instance this season where the Bobcats split their team to compete in multiple locations, providing athletes with diverse competitive environments and the opportunity to achieve personal records.

Meet Timetable

The action begins on Thursday, with athletes Matt Furdyk and Ben Parks kicking off the Pacific Coast Invitational in the men’s hammer throw at 9 a.m. MT. Shortly thereafter, at 12:15 p.m. MT, the Bobcats will field a team in the 4×100-meter relay, featuring standout runners like Peyton Garrison and Caroline Hawkes.

On the same day, the Bryan Clay Invitational will see Hailey Watkins taking part in the women’s 10,000 meters at 10:30 a.m. MT.

Competition will carry on through Friday and Saturday, with various athletes entering the Beach Invite and Mt. SAC Relays.

Live Results and Streaming

Fans can track the excitement through live results available for each event:

• Bryan Clay Invitational Results
• Pacific Coast Invitational Results
• Beach Invite Results
• Mt. SAC Relays Results

Additionally, the Bryan Clay Invitational will be live-streamed on FloTrack (subscription required).

Insights from the Coaching Staff

Coach Lyle Weese emphasizes the importance of this competitive outing:

“The competitions over Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the highlight of the regular season for our student-athletes. Competing across four events promises to be action-packed and will allow our jumpers, sprinters, and throwers optimal chances to perform against elite competition.”

Athlete Participation

A total of 59 Bobcats—comprising 31 women and 28 men—will represent Montana State in these competitions across California.

Featured Female Athletes:

• Tilde Bjerager
• Emma Brensdal
• Sydney Brewster
• Hailey Ells
• Peyton Garrison

Featured Male Athletes:

• Noah Barbery
• Matt Furdyk
• Eli Boppart
• Ryan Harrington
• Ben Parks

Last Weekend’s Performance

The previous meet weekend in California yielded remarkable results for the Bobcats. The women’s 4×400-meter relay team set a school record with a time of 3:33.61, securing victory at the Stanford Invitational. Sydney Brewster was also honored as the Big Sky Women’s Field Athlete of the Week.

Looking Ahead

After the California meets, the Bobcats will head to the Bengal Invitational in Pocatello, Idaho, on May 1-2. Following this event, they will close out the regular season with the Tom Gage Classic at home on May 8.

As the postseason approaches, the Bobcats are preparing for key competitions, including:

• Big Sky Outdoor Championships: May 13-16
• NCAA West First Round: May 27-30
• NCAA Outdoor Championships: June 10-13

Stay Updated

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Go Bobcats!