The Dickinson men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Shippensburg PR Bonanza Midweek Invite, with standout performances including Owen Buroker winning the 800m and Oliver Stroka placing second in hammer throw. Buroker achieved a personal best of 1:56.02, surpassing his previous year's time. Other notable results included Mason Macek's third-place finish in the 5000m and several strong performances in distance events from first-year and sophomore athletes.

By the Numbers
  • Owen Buroker won the 800m with a time of 1:56.02, a new personal best.
  • Oliver Stroka placed second in hammer throw with a mark of 54.80m.
State of Play
  • Track and field events showcased strong competition, particularly in middle-distance and throwing disciplines.
  • The team is preparing for a two-day meet at Moravian University starting on April 17.
What's Next

The Red Devils will compete in a two-day meet at Moravian University, with events starting at 2 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday, aiming to carry forward their momentum from the recent invite.

Bottom Line

Dickinson track and field athletes are showing promising performances as they head into a crucial two-day meet, particularly with emerging talents like Buroker and Stroka setting personal records.