VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Rachel Blaskowski of the Parkside track and field team competed in the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field National Championships on Friday. Blaskowski, a freshman from Oak Creek, Wis., placed 15^th in the long jump in her first time competing at the national championship.


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HOW IT HAPPENED
Blaskowski got off to a slow start in Flight 1, as she was called for a foul in her opening attempt. In her second attempt, Blaskowski jumped 5.43 meters to move up to 16^th place. Her final attempt of Flight 1 went for 5.54 meters, which jumped her one spot into 15^th. Blaskowski did not make the final flight and would end her competition after the third jump.

HEAR FROM COACH MAAS
"Good day for Rachel. She didn't get the marks she wanted, but did move from 20^th place in the entries to 15^th overall. It's such a great learning experience for her in the first of many NCAA championships. We are so very proud of her indoor season and excited to hopefully bring more friends with her to outdoor nationals."

UP NEXT
The Rangers return to action on Mar. 23 as they open the outdoor portion of the schedule in Raleigh, N.C. at the Raleigh Relays hosted by North Carolina State. For more information, visit parksiderangers.com.