While competing at the State Farm Relays at Emporia State the women’s track team got into the swing of things by picking up three first place titles.

“It’s a matter of getting back into competitive form and getting back to the point of not only competing, but practicing like we compete as well,” Head Coach Patty Vavra said.

“It’s a matter of getting them back to running a little faster, jumping a little bit further, little bit higher and just getting used to focusing and competing.”

Junior Kylie Cornman earned a huge provisional distance of 47-9.25 and took home the title in the shot put. The distance currently ranks Cornman sixth in Division II. Cornman also earned fourth in the discus throw.

Whitney Hardy, a junior jumper, took the title in the high jump with a provisional height of 5-6.50. Sophomore Shelby Sutherland followed with a second place height of 5-3.

Junior pole vaulter Sydney Haase placed first in the shot put with a provisional height of 47-9.25. The height ranks her sixth in Division II.

“Instead of just showing up, you have to put in the effort,” said sophomore Ashleigh McFarland. “You have to give a 110 percent, not just go through the motions.”

McFarland and Melanie Bower earned the same height as Haase, but placed second and fourth, respectively, due to misses.