-- Four of the Chattanooga Running Mocs are entered into the Raleigh Relays this week hosted by NC State in three events over two days while the bulk of the team will run at Emory's Thrills in the Hills Saturday.
Aaron Isbell and Jack Martin are entered into the 1500 meter run. The first of 16 sections is set for a 4:15 p.m. start Thursday afternoon with 16 sections running.
Isbell posted a personal best time in the middle distance event last season at the Lee University Fast Break Invitational while this will Martin’s first time running the 1500 meter.
Maddie Wheatcroft will also run the 1500 meter with a 3:30 p.m. start on Friday. Later Friday, Lesley Boyd is set to run the 10,000 meter. She is currently entered into the second section that starts at 10:35 p.m.
In 2023, Boyd finished third overall and set a personal best time in the event by more than 1:42. Wheatcroft competed in the 1500 meter that season in her first outdoor track and field meet. Last season at the Southern Conference Championships, she posted a PR time of 4:30.56.
Raleigh Relays
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Thursday
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4:15 p.m.
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Men’s
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1500 meter
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Aaron Isbell
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Jack Martin
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Friday
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3:30 p.m.
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Women’s
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1500 meter
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Maddie Wheatcroft
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Friday
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10:35 p.m.
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Women’s
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10,000 meter
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Lesley Boyd
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Saturday, the bulk of the Mocs women’s outdoor track squad will travel to Atlanta for the Emory University Thrills in the Hills meet.
The day gets started with the 3000 meter run with Leah Boyd, Audrey Wade and Lola Baker at 11:45 a.m. Lexi Foley and Kennedy Reynolds will lead a large contingent in the 1500 meter run at 1:05 p.m. followed by the 100 meter hurdle premins with Ryleigh Simmons and Norah Haney at 2:10 p.m.
Taylor Crawford is entered into the 800 meter run at 4:00 p.m. and Simmons hits the track at 5:12 p.m. for the 100 meter dash.
The Mocs are entered into the the 4x100 meter, 4x200 meter and two teams in the 4x800 meter relays.
Emory Thrills in the Hills
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Day 3
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12:30 p.m.
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Women’s
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Long Jump
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Stella Henry
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Long Jump
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Ava McGue
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Long Jump
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Norah Haney
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Day 3
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11:45 a.m.
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Women’s
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3000 meter
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Leah Boyd
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3000 meter
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Audrey Wade
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3000 meter
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Lola Baker
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Day 3
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12:40 p.m.
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Women’s
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4x100 meter relay
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Chattanooga A
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Day 3
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1:05 p.m.
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Women’s
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1500 meter
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Lexi Foley
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1500 meter
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Kennedy Reynolds
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1500 meter
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Anna Roberson
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1500 meter
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Olivia Steele
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1500 meter
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EV McGowan
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1500 meter
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Ellie von Herrmann
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Day 3
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2:10 p.m.
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Women’s
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100 meter Hurdles (prelim)
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Norah Haney
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100 meter Hurdles (prelim)
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Ryleigh Simmons
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Day 3
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4:00 p.m.
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Women’s
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800 meter
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Taylor Crawford
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Day 3
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5:12 p.m.
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Women’s
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100 meters
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Ryleigh Simmons
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Day 3
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5:20 p.m.
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Women’s
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4x800 meter relay
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Chattanooga A
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4x800 meter relay
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Chattanooga B
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Day 3
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5:45 p.m.
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Women’s
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4x200 meter relay
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Chattanooga A
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