NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.– The Franciscan University track and field program continued toward greatness in their successful day of running and field events at the Westminster Invitational.

"Everybody should be happy," head coach Vince Oliver said. "What a day this program had today. Everybody gavetoday."

Some of the major contributions came from various team members across both the men's and women's sides.

After setting a new personal record in last week's shot put, Brian Tullier was unable to practice much of the week due to injury. He still came out and performed well in the day's meet, throwing 12.60m and placing 15th.

Elena Luke ran a college pr in the 800 with a time of 2:32.29. Hannah Cooke also had notable results, running the 200m dash in 29.91.

Allison Huelseman and Jane Crosby stood out on the women's team for their great runs of the day. Huelsemancame in 10th in the 1500 with a time of 5:18.99.

"Allison cut another six seconds off in her 1500 and was ran much better than the last," Oliver said. "She keeps doing great. She is one of those people that we keep looking at and we feed off of that enthusiasm and work ethic."

Crosby also had a successful day, running her 800 in 2:26.21 and placing third.

"I cannot not mention Jane Crosby," Oliver said. "We have been training all season long. She has been an 800 runner all her life and this season she dropped down to the 400 and we sort of took a walk on the wild side today by letting her run on the 8 but boy did she come through."

As for the men, James Marra and David Willems ran noteworthy races for their team. Marra placed fourth in the 800, running a 2:01.81.

"There's got to be a new confidence that exists in James's heart because of his abilities," Oliver said. "He did fantastic today, he really came out of his shell and let it all hang out. That is what we have been striving for him to do and he had a great day today."

David Willems also ran the 800, with a time of 2:15.41

"David did a fantastic job and had a fantastic effort today," Oliver said. "He continues to be the heartbeat of the team. His effort just goes and goes and goes. He is not afraid to show it and he is not afraid to express it. I thank him for his effort and enthusiasm because the team feeds off of him."

With two more regular meets of the season, Oliver is pleased with the team's improvements and plans for it to continue.

"It was a complete team effort," Oliver said. "I want them to be happy with themselves, but not satisfied. There is more work to do. There is a couple weeks left in the season and there is still opportunity to everybody. We are going to get after it and we are going to finish this season strong."

The Barons will compete next at Penn State- Behrend track and field meet on April 19.