sportsFebruary 22, 2025

SEMO track and field excelled at their indoor meet with 21 top three finishes, 11 first place wins, and 10 personal bests. Senior Paden Lewis set a new shot put record with a 62' 6" throw.

Senior thrower Paden Lewis throws shot put at the Redhawks open track and field meet.
Senior thrower Paden Lewis throws shot put at the Redhawks open track and field meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Freshman sprinter Ailaina Lester runs in the 55 meter dash in the Redhawks open track meet.
Freshman sprinter Ailaina Lester runs in the 55 meter dash in the Redhawks open track meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
SEMO track athletes applaud their teammates during the Redhakws open track meet.
SEMO track athletes applaud their teammates during the Redhakws open track meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Senior thrower Paden Lewis throws at the weight throw competition at the Redhawks open track meet.
Senior thrower Paden Lewis throws at the weight throw competition at the Redhawks open track meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Sophomore pole vaulter Charlie Ham pole vaults at the Redhawks open track and field meet.
Sophomore pole vaulter Charlie Ham pole vaults at the Redhawks open track and field meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Senior pole vaulter Skylar Prescott valuts over the bar during the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Senior pole vaulter Skylar Prescott valuts over the bar during the Redhawk open track and field meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Junior Clara Billing pole vaults at the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Junior Clara Billing pole vaults at the Redhawk open track and field meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Junior Clara Billing pole vaults at the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Junior Clara Billing pole vaults at the Redhawk open track and field meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Graduate student Breanna Miles races in the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Graduate student Breanna Miles races in the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
SEMO sprinters race in the 55 meter dash at the Redhawk open track and field meet.
SEMO sprinters race in the 55 meter dash at the Redhawk open track and field meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Freshman sprinter Dominic Revels races in the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Freshman sprinter Dominic Revels races in the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Sprinters prepare for the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Sprinters prepare for the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
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Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Freshman sprinter Dominic Revels races in the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet.
Freshman sprinter Dominic Revels races in the 55 meter dash during the Redhawk open track and field meet. Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Graduate Student Clay Altwelt throws shot put at the Redhawks open track and field meet.
Graduate Student Clay Altwelt throws shot put at the Redhawks open track and field meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez
Graduate Student Clay Altwelt participates in the weight throw at the Redhawks open track and field meet.
Graduate Student Clay Altwelt participates in the weight throw at the Redhawks open track and field meet.Photo by Beto Vaca Diez

The SEMO track and field team hosted their indoor meet on Friday, Feb. 21, showcasing the teams talent.

At this meet, the Redhawks had 21 top three finishes, 11 first place finishes, and ten new personal best records.

A notable personal best from this meet was senior thrower Paden Lewis, who surpassed both his and the programs record for shot put with a throw of 62' 6".

The Redhawks next meet will take place on Feb. 25, in Indianapolis Indiana for the OVC indoor championships.

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