LEWISBURG, PA (April 13, 2024) -- In their first day of Bucknell's Bison Outdoor Classic, Owen Foytack, Delaney Hilferty, and Brandy Varner all competed in their respective events, with Varner setting  a nationally-ranked mark with her new program record throw in the discus.
 
On the Track
1,500 Meter Run
In the field of 91 competitors, Owen Foytack crossed in 4:15.13. Detroit Mercy's Josh Otten won the event in 3:57.61.
 
In the Field
Discus Throw
Brandy Varner took fifth overall behind four Division I competitors with a new program record mark of 44.72 meters on her second attempt, surpassing her previous record of 40.16 meters set last weekend at the Misericordia Twilight meet. The throw is also the top-ranked mark in the Mid-Atlantic region and eighth best in all of NCAA Division III. Delaney Hilferty also had a strong performance as she recorded toss of 33.10 meters on her first try.
 
Shot Put
Delaney Hilferty led a pair of Monarchs as she finished the event with a mark of 11.54 meters on her first attempt, while Brandy Varner posted a throw of 11.06 meters on her third toss.
 
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Several Monarchs return to Lewisburg tomorrow morning for the final day of Bucknell's Bison Outdoor Classic. Action is set to begin at 10:30 a.m.