EDISON—Junior Kelly Kajunski (Glenmore, Pa./Downington East) and senior John Smith (Cliffwood Beach/Matawan) of the Rider University Indoor Track & Field teams were named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Performers of the Week for all competition December 4-10.
Last week at the New Year’s Invitational at Princeton University’s Jadwin Gym, Kajunski won the high jump with an ECAC qualifying height of 1.70 meters (5’7\”).
\”Kelly is ahead of schedule already in her preparation,\” said Rider head coach Rob Pasquariello. \”Kelly is the person who the other athletes are going to look to and her consistency is going to allow her to stand on her own. Kelly is developing into a leader, a take charge type of kid and is doing everything we have asked of her.\”
Smith won the 3000 meter race with a personal best time of 8:44.42. The second place runner finished over 11 seconds behind Smith’s pace.
\”John just picked up right where he left off from cross country season,\” said Pasquariello. \”He led our distance squad today.\” Smith placed 14th at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference cross country championships in October, earning All-MAAC honors for the third time in his career.
At Princeton Rider was competing against Loyola, Rutgers, Monmouth, Temple and host Princeton. \”The meet is a very good meet to open with,\” Pasquariello said about the competition. \”All of the fields were solid and gave our athletes a chance to test themselves right out of the blocks.\”
Rider competes again January 12 at the Penn State Relays.
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