HLG's Newton and Tonui Named AMC Runners of the Week

After standout performances at the Illinois Collegiate Invite, Breanna Newton and Philip Tonui were named the American Midwest Conference runners of the week.

The Invite was Newton's first time racing since being sidelined with an injury in early September.  She finished fourth in the 6k race with a time of 23:50, leading the Lady Trojans to a second place team finish.

Tonui went out ahead of the pack and never looked back, winning the 8k race with a time of 25:58.  He lead the men to a fifth place team finish.

 The Trojan men and women were back racing this weekend at the Central Methodist University Invite. Despite the warm weather, both teams made a good showing with the men finishing sixth out of seven teams, and the women finished sixth of eight.

On the men's side, Philiph Tonui was the top finisher for HLG with a time of 26:29 for 8k. John Bedworth came in second for the team at 28:12 and Troy Pace was third with a time of 29:14.

For the women, Mandi Riddle was the team medalist with a time 20:37 for 5k. Close behind her were Nicole Griesbaum at 21:14, Sarah Erickson at 21:23, and Jennifer Yoder at 21:25. Both Riddle and Erickson made a two minute improvement on their times from last year on this course.

Both teams will be in action this upcoming weekend at the Illinois College Invitational in Jacksonville, Illinois.

In recruiting; Reid Echelmeier, from Lafayette County High School in Higginsville, Missouri will be making an official visit later this week. Reid is a sprinter specializing in 110 (16.29) and 300 (40.85) meter hurdles. Reid would bring some great speed to the Trojan men's team and would be a great addition.

HLG Track and Field Seeking Volunteer Coaches

Hannibal LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri is seeking applicants for a Volunteer Track & Field Coach. As a coach, you would assist with all aspects of the Track & Field department including, but not limited to, assisting coaching staff with team travel, recruiting, and helping with any day to day operations.

HLG is a member of the NAIA and part of the American Mid-West Conference. The HLG women are the 2011 Track and Field conference champions.

Requirements: Relevant Track & Field experience as a coach or collegiate athlete with a special emphasis in horizontal jumps, sprints, or throws.

This position starts ASAP, but is negotiable.

To Apply:  Please e-mail Head Coach Tracy Jex at tracy.jex@hlg.edu