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Runnin' Bulldogs Finish Strong Weekend at HPU VertKlasse Meet

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HIGH POINT, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb University track and field team returned to action for the second day of the High Point VertKlasse Meet, finishing the meet with a series of strong Saturday performances amongst several athletes

Junior Jessica Perriello began the day for GWU, posting a solid time in the women's 1500 meter invitational. Perriello was fifth across the line, finishing the race in 4:41.45

Junior Quentin Peterson was back competing after a strong Friday performance, taking on the field in men's shot put. The Big South Indoor champion placed second, recording a distance of 18.46 meters. Peterson was also second in discus throw for Gardner-Webb, recording a personal-best 58.61 meters.

Senior Adrionna Coleman was the lead finisher for the Runnin' Bulldogs in the women's shot put event. Overall, Coleman placed 14th with a distance of 12.15 posted to the board.

Over in the women's discuss throw finals, sophomore Zoie Johnson entered the competition for GWU. Johnson wound up taking sixth place, recording an impressive distance of 45.53 meters.

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The Runnin' Bulldogs now look ahead to action at Duke University, scheduled to compete once again on the weekend of April 11th and 12th
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