St. LouisTen Valley teams took to competition this past weekend at the Friday Knight Lights (UNI), Blue Demon Alumni Classic (UIC, Valparaiso), PNC Lenny Lyles Invite (Evansville), IUPUI Invitational ( Illinois State, SIU, Bradley), Illini Challenge (Illinois State), Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic (SIU), Black and Gold Invite (Drake, UNI), Wendy’s / Pittsburg State Invitational (Missouri State), and Michigan Invitational (Indiana State)The Valley holds 19 national top 50 spots this season, with 8 top 30 performances, and 3 top 15 performances. Valley student-athletes strive to hold top positions to qualify for the NCAA Indoor National Championship in March.

Men’s Track Athlete – Brandon Ratliff, Illinois State
Men’s Field Athlete – William Staggs, Indiana State
Women’s Track Athlete – Rachel Anderson, Southern Illinois
Women’s Field Athlete – Centaine Noom-Duckworth, Drake

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