Pioneers Overcome Rainy Conditions at UW-Oshkosh Invitational

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s track and field team overcame a steady rain at Titan Stadium for the UW-Oshkosh Invitational on Friday.

On the men’s side, Patrick Klein was victorious in the 800-meter run (1:55.77) and Jared Bradfish was the top collegiate competitor in the pole vault with a clearance of 15-2.75. Teammate Chas Spangenberg was second with a clearance of 14-8.75.

Jordan Olp was third in the 100-meter dash (11.37), Josh VandenBush was third in the triple jump (42-0), Patrick Kessenich finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles (15.64) and Josh Canner was sixth in the javelin (139-6) and seventh in the long jump (19-3.5). John Egan and Bruce King shared sixth-place honors in the high jump with matching clearances of 5-10.75.

UW-Platteville will continue its preparations for the WIAC Championships on Saturday, April 30 at the UW-Whitewater Invitational.