WHEATON, Ill. — Illinois Tech Track & Field turned in a strong showing at the Wheaton Don Church Twilight Invite, highlighted by a first-place finish from Olivia Jameson in the high jump and a runner-up performance from Carson Owens in the men's 400-meter dash. 

"The team handled tough conditions of colder temps and high winds to give us another benchmark two weeks out of our ultimate goal," said Head Coach Tyler McQuality. "I was very pleased with Annika and Olivia's high jump performances, attempting season's best bars!" 

Olivia Jameson cleared 1.62 meters to claim the event title, marking the top performance of the meet for the Scarlet Hawks. Carson Owens followed with a standout effort on the track, finishing second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.95 seconds. 

In the sprints, Zoe Turner finished the women's 200-meter dash, second in 25.40. Isabelle Pullen added a sixth-place finish in the women's 400-meter dash, crossing the line in 1:04.24. 

"The wind on Saturday gave our sprinters a big boost towards lots of personal bests," said Sprints Coach Brendan Batliner. "Some were luckily wind legal, including Annika's amazing 100m hurdle performance, a long time coming. All eyes are now on conference and sharpening up at our last regular season meet next weekend." 

Annika McKown represented Illinois Tech in the hurdles, earning seventh place in the women's 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.35. 

The Scarlet Hawks also saw contributions in the field events. In the men's hammer throw, Isaiah John placed ninth with a mark of 41.23 meters. Ty Garrison matched that in the men's javelin throw, 39.86 meters. 

Podium Finishes 

• Women's 200 Meter Dash — Zoe Turner (2nd, 25.40) 

• Women's High Jump — Olivia Jameson (1st, 1.62m) 

• Men's 400 Meter Dash — Carson Owens (2nd, 48.95) 

Illinois Tech Results Summary 

Women 

• Women 400 Meter Dash — 6th Place: 1:04.24, Isabelle Pullen 

• Women 200 Meter Dash — 2nd Place: 25.40, Zoe Turner 

• Women 800 Meter Run — 13th Place: 2:30.61, Rachel Brettin; 14th Place: 2:31.10, Brianna Sorrillo 

• Women High Jump — 1st Place: 1.62m, Olivia Jameson; 5th Place: J1.52m, Annika McKown 

• Women Long Jump — 12th Place: 4.65m, Kailey Nicholas 

• Women Javelin Throw — 9th Place: 20.70m, Kailey Nicholas 

Men 

• Men 100 Meter Dash — 16th Place: 10.91, Carson Owens 

• Men 400 Meter Dash — 2nd Place: 48.95, Carson Owens 

• Men 200 Meter Dash — 37th Place: 23.31, Ian Novak; 52nd Place: 23.95, Enoch Asare; 58th Place: 24.31, Michael Cruz 

• Men Hammer Throw — 9th Place: 41.23m, Isaiah John 

• Men Javelin Throw — 9th Place: 39.86m, Ty Garrison; 10th Place: 38.26m, Michael Schafer 

Up Next 

Illinois Tech returns to action at the Cougar Invite, hosted by Concordia Chicago, on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 in River Forest, Illinois.