JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Competing in less-than-ideal conditions, William Woods University's Ian Schwierjohn earned his second win of the year in the 1,500-meter run in the Lincoln Open, hosted by NCAA Division II Lincoln University, Saturday at Dwight T. Reed Stadium.

Schwierjohn clocked an impressive time of 4 minutes and 1.28 seconds in the 24-competitor 1,500 race, edging out runner-up Oscar Curry of Columbia College by 0.10 seconds. Fellow Owl Jenson Starr also medaled in the event, placing fifth at 4:03.98, good enough to surpass his previous personal best set at the Lincoln Open two years ago by 5.28 seconds.

"I am so proud of how well our athletes dealt with the challenging conditions today," William Woods track and field assistant Gregory A. Keeler said. "The weather was wet, cold and windy as conditions worsened as the day went along. I was particularly impressed with Ian and Jenson in the 1,500 as they worked together to fight the wind. They showed true teamwork, which ensured each of them would have a great performance."

Also shining on the track for The Woods, Gabriel Soest took third out of 19 in the 800 run at 2:01.03, Michael Moore-Fondren, in his first race of the year, had the second fastest time out of 25 in the 100 dash prelims at 11.53 and Mason Voegeli received bronze in the three-runner 3,000 run at 12:17.31, his first collegiate outdoor time in the event.

The Owls maintained their strong form in the javelin with American Midwest Conference Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week Isiah Craighead placing third out of 12 at 44.66 meters (146 feet and 6 inches) and Wyatt Martin fifth at 40.23m (132-0).

In the quick 4x100-meter relay, William Woods' Noah Phillips, Demario Wright, Brennen Stinson and Jacob Polacek medaled, finishing third out of four at 44.17.

Competing in another meet hosted by an NCAA Division II school, University of Central Missouri, the Owls will be back on the track and field for the Outdoor Mule Relays at noon Friday at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field in Warrensburg.

Results

Long Jump
DNS: Jamel Jones

Triple Jump
DNS: Jamel Jones

Javelin
3rd: Isiah Craighead 44.66m (146-6)
5th: Wyatt Martin 40.23m (132-0)
9th: Tanner Gillaspy 36.32m (119-2)

4x100-Meter Relay
3rd: Noah Phillips, Demario Wright, Brennen Stinson and Jacob Polacek 44.17

3,000-Meter Run
3rd: Mason Voegeli 12:17.31 (First Collegiate Time)

100-Meter Dash Prelims
2nd: Michael Moore-Fondren 11.53q (First Collegiate Meet)
10th: Brennen Stinson 11.81
20th: Jacob Polacek 12.25

1,500-Meter Run
1st: Ian Schwierjohn 4:01.28 (Second Win of the Year)
5th: Jenson Starr 4:03.98 (PR, prev. 4:09.26)
12th: Justus Yates 4:18.49

100-Meter Dash Finals
DNS: Michael Moore-Fondren

400-Meter Dash
12th: Tanner Gillaspy 53.92
18th: Chais Paul 1:02.25 (First Collegiate Time)
DNS: Oshawi Burgher
DNS: Angel Lottie

800-Meter Run
3rd: Gabriel Soest 2:01.03 
15th: Dustin Russell 2:16.22
DNS: Ian Schwierjohn

400-Meter Hurdles
9th: James Ruck 1:09.84

200-Meter Dash
DNS: Michael Moore-Fondren
DNS: Angel Lottie
DNS: Tanner Gillaspy
DNS: Keeley DiBlasi
DNS: Jacob Polacek

5,000-Meter Run
DNS: Dustin Russell

4x400-Meter Relay
DNS: Demario Wright, Brady Musgrove, Oshawi Burgher and Angel Lottie