Toledo, OH — A small number of athletes made the trip to Toledo on Friday to compete in the University of Toledo Rocket Open, a non-team scored meet comprised primarily of NCAA Division I, II and III programs.

Despite only a van full of competitors, Goshen finished with some strong marks, taking three top-10 finishes in an ultra-competitive meet.

“We took a partial team to this meet, and our men’s team members had a solid day by placing high in a number of events,” said Rick Clark, Goshen head coach. “To be able to compete at a meet of this size and quality is a testament to both our athletes and their work ethic.”

Senior Don Williams led the way for the Leafs’ limited unit, finishing second in the high jump with a clearance of 6 feet even. Classmate Matt Hochstetler finished sixth overall in the hammer throw with a toss of 140 feet, 4 inches, while freshman Brent Handfield finished seventh in the triple jump with a distance of 39 feet, 8 inches.

“Don, Matt and Brent all performed well enough to place in this tough field,” Clark said. “Don’s runner up finish was particularly pleasing, while Matt and Brent each put up some comparable marks posted at the NCAA Division I and II levels.”

Goshen’s women’s unit — also severely limited in numbers — put up tremendous results at the meet, setting three new school records while posting a first- and second-place finish. Click here for a complete recap.

“Our women had a great day with some outstanding performances,” Clark said.

For a complete listing of both men’s and women’s individual results at the meet, click here.

Goshen will next travel to Mid-Central Conference institution Indiana Wesleyan University for the annual IWU Last Chance Meet, an event dedicated to athletes looking to qualify for national competition who have posted near-miss numbers. That meet is slated for this Thursday afternoon.