In past years, Louisiana Tech would be a lock for the women's Western
Athletic Conference track championship. Not so fast you women of
Ruston. The new favorite is hometown Utah State for the four-day event
that begins Wednesday in Logan.
The Aggies use incredible strength in the track events (117 points) to
compile 152 projected points. Louisiana Tech has its traditional sprint
heroics and pick up valuable points left to them by the absence of Boise State's
Elena Kafourou (who is redshirting the outdoor season) to score heavily in the
jumps. The Lady Bulldogs are projected to score 136 to a narrow second
over Fresno State's 135. Nevada is fourth with 122 projected points,
followed by Hawai'i at 87, New Mexico State with 73, Idaho with 57 and Boise
State with 54.
Utah State will count on its distance runners to score 58 points in the four
events while the Aggies' 400-meter hurdlers are set for 15 points and the
800-meter runners are on pace to score 13. Tech expects to rack up 22
points in the 400, 17 points in the 100 meters and 15 in the 200.
Here is the complete breakdown of the WAC Championships this week in Logan:
100 Meters:
Heats Friday afternoon at 4
Final Saturday at 5:50 p.m.
Louisiana Tech is the favorite here as usual, although they are not as
dominant as in years past. Sophomore Chasidee Lewis 
is the only WAC
performer to earn a ticket to the NCAA Regional Championships thus far with an
11.50 clocking at the Ole Miss Invitational. Freshman Stacia Hanneman
(11.93) and Nancy Shelton (12.15) give the Lady Bulldogs additional
strength. New Mexico State, with Leah Benton (11.79), Devin Brooks (12.17)
and Candyce Allen (12.30) all in the top ten, is surprisingly strong.
Fresno State, which hopes to challenge Tech for the team title, also fields a
good trio in freshman Shanelle Stephens (11.91) and seniors Vanessa Sautebin
(12.13) and Rayna White (12.24). Nevada's hopes rest with senior Analisa
Serrano, who ran a 12.20 in the Brutus Hamilton Invitational.
The only recent top times come from Stephens and Sautebin.
What to watch for: The team dual between Tech and Fresno means that
this is a key event for the two schools. As Boise State is trying to
finish as high as possible to give the Broncos a shot at the Commissioner's Cup,
they will be hoping Tech does well but also that New Mexico State (whom the
Broncos will try to beat out) does not. Sautebin is the highest-ranked
senior and that may well work to her advantage.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 17
Fresno State 11
New Mexico State 10
Nevada 1
200 Meters:
Heats Friday at 5:55 p.m.
Final Saturday night at 6:25
Benton actually grab's the #1 seed for the 200, and Louisiana Tech, while
down in this event, is young and will be strong next year. Benton ran a
24.08 in the Willie Williams Classic, but she'll get a strong challenge from
Fresno State's Latrisha Jordan, who was clocked in 24.17 at a dual meet last
week.
Tech has plenty of horses in the race as well: Hannaman
(24.23), sophomore Monique Wright (24.35), Lewis (24.65), junior Lashannda
Worthy (24.96) and El Charrita Reynolds (24.97) all have a shot at points.
Fresno's Tiera Hilliard (24.78) hopes to reach the top five. Utah State's
Maria Halton, who ran a 24.59 in the BYU Cougar Invite and Boise State's Morgan
Cribbs (24.97) round out the top ten.
Besides Jordan, the only other runners to score their seasonal bests in the
last month are Halton and Hilliard.
What to watch for: Louisiana Tech could explode for points here that
would greatly help their team chances. Boise State's Cribbs has a chance
here but the Broncos are hoping Halton of Utah State can do well to keep points
away from Fresno State.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 15
New Mexico State 10
Fresno State 10
Utah State 4
400 Meters:
Heats Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Final Saturday at 5:40 p.m.
This shapes up as a great dual between Louisiana Tech and Fresno State.
Tech has half of the league's top ten 400-meter stars. Wright (55.16),
Reynolds (55.17), Kamelia Stroy (55.32), Worthy (56.45) and Shante Benion
(56.51) give the team from Ruston incredible depth. Fresno counters with
Hilliard (55.28) and Jordan (55.43). Utah State's Elaine Connoly (55.36),
Boise State's Nerisha Phillip (55.68) and Idaho freshman Keli Hall (56.39) look
to score points.
The only recent bests come from Connolly, who posted her time at the Cougar
Invite, and Jordan.
What to watch for: This is another event in which Louisiana Tech could
potentially put the team race out of reach. It is also one of the only
running events in which Boise State is expected to score points.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 22
Fresno State 9
Utah State 5
Boise State 2
Idaho 1
800 Meters:
Heats Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Final Saturday at 6 p.m.
Connolly is a factor in the 400, but she's the favorite in the 800 over Boise
State's Kayleen McDowell. That pair has qualified for Regionals, with
Connolly posting a 2:08.51 at the Mark Faldmo Invitational and McDowell timed in
2:09.07 at the Robinson Invitational. Nevada begins to show strength with
sophomore Katie Avena (2:13.66), senior Polly Smith (2:15.15) and freshman
Christy Works (2:15.27) among the leaders. Idaho freshman Lauren Schaffer
(2:11.94) is an emerging talent and the Vandal women are hoping freshman Teegan
Schoch (2:14.90) can hold her own. Juniors Erin Stratton of Utah State
(2:15.37), Hawai'i's Samantha Whitehall (2:15.95) and Roxanne Sellick of Fresno
State (2:16.21) hope to improve their lot this weekend.
The most recent bests are from McDowell, Schaffer, Works and Sellick.
What to watch for: Without Kafourou, this is Boise State's best chance
for an individual WAC title. McDowell is a veteran and would be tough to
bet against. Nevada, which hopes to win the WAC Commissioner's Cup, can
score valuable points in this event with Idaho perhaps the only team that can
slow them down.
Projected Points:
Utah State 13
Nevada 8
Idaho 10
Boise State 8
1,500 Meters:
Heats Friday afternoon at 2:35
Final Saturday at 5:12 p.m.
Just like the men's competition, the Utah State distance runners are among
the best in the league. Erin Stratton (4:27.03) leads a group of five
Aggie women 
in the top ten. Stratton crossed the tape in 4:27.03 at the
Oregon Pepsi Invitational in April. Junior Sellick (4:27.22) used the Mt.
SAC Relays to also qualify for the Regionals. Idaho's Schoch (4:34.42) and
sophomore Eric Digby (4:37.39) provide a good challenge to the leaders with New
Mexico State looking to score points via Brittany Hurtado (4:39.75) and Nevada's
Tiffany Tandy (4:44.13) trying to reach the top eight.
Tandy moved into the mix with her run in the Brutus Hamilton Invitational two
weeks ago. She is the only 1,500-meter runner to score her best in recent
weeks.
What to watch for: Utah State has an outside chance to come away with
the WAC championship, and with their home stadium rocking, the Aggies can use
this event as a springboard. If Johnson and Hilton can be a force, USU can
score heavily here. If they don't, there aren't too many better opportunities.
Boise State is hoping Utah State can take points away from Fresno State because
of the Cup race.
Projected Points:
Utah State 21
Fresno State 8
Idaho 8
New Mexico State 2
5,000 Meters:
Final Saturday at 6:40 p.m.
This is one of Nevada's best events. Sophomore Amanda Moreno 
is a
phenom in the making. She ran this grueling race in 16:35.67 at the Mt.
SAC Relays to post a Regional qualifying score that is fully 35 seconds better
than anyone else. Freshman Jordan Burke (17:26.78) and sophomore Janet
Alma Martinez give the Pack two more great talents. Hilton (17:10.71) is
the #2 seed after a successful run at the Oregon Pepsi Invitational and USU's
Kim Quinn (17:42.85) is positioned for good points. Sellick (17:23.18)
will try to hold off Burke for third. Boise State's Breanna Sande
(18:00.06) ran her best at the Bronco Twilight last week, but she'll have to do
better to score this week. A pair of New Mexico State runners--Amy Arenas
(17:46.83) and Ingrid Flores (18:13.03) and Idaho junior Maike Holthuijzen
(17:56.70) will be factors as well.
Sande and Flores are the only two runners who posted bests in the past two
weeks.
What to look for: This 5,000-meter battle is reflective of the larger
team race between Utah State and Nevada. With Louisiana Tech out of the
race, the two are left to go at it with only Sellick in the way. Sande
needs to run the race of her life to help Boise State get out of the basement,
and that comparison at the bottom of the 5,000-meter leaders is also
important. Idaho, New Mexico State and the Broncos are likely to finish in
the bottom three and any gains or losses here will influence their respective
overall positions.
Projected Points:
Nevada 18
Utah State 12
Fresno State 6
New Mexico State 2
Idaho 1
10,000 Meters:
Final Friday night at 6:25
This event is so tough that only three WAC athletes have tried it this
year. Idaho's Julia Veseth (37:43.66) showed that 
she can take it at the
Mount SAC Relays. Nevada junior Natalia Jarawka (39:09.40) and Hawai'i
freshman Gina Nourmohamadian (40:51.46) are the others with times.
What to watch for: Expect athletes from Utah State and Nevada to enter
the 10,000 and Fresno State's Sellick may go after it as well, with team points
so important. Sande from Boise State might actually do well here.
Since to score points you only need to be one of five other runners beside the
abovementioned trio to finish, the Broncos could pick up points they desperately
need. Kendra Hernandez is another Boise State possibility.
Projected Points:
This is the toughest event to project since only three runners have attempted
it.
Idaho 10
Nevada 8
Utah State 8
Hawai'i 6
Fresno State 4
Boise State 2
New Mexico State 1
100-Meter Hurdles:
Heats Friday at 3:05 p.m.
Final Saturday at 5:25 p.m.
Antoinette Cobb (13.63) of Louisiana Tech and Nevada senior Analisa Serrano
(13.75) lead a balanced field in the 100-meter hurdles. Cobb finished
brilliantly in the LSU Alumni Invitational while Serrano cleared the hurdles in
the Sacramento State Open. Utah State junior Ashlee Cannon (14.06) looks
for third in an excruciatingly close middle of the pack that includes Vanessa
Sautebin (14.07) of Fresno State, New Mexico State's Brooks (14.08) and Sandra
Anane (14.13), Heather Bergland (14.09) of Idaho and Gina Deckard of Nevada
(14.17). The Pack's Kereiona Johnson (14.37) and Fresno State freshman
Jordan (14.44) have to improve to get in the top eight.
All of the hurdlers above have done well lately. Only Cobb and Sautebin
have not posted bests in the last four weeks.
What to watch for: In a race such as this, the team that scores points
here will greatly benefit. Tech and Nevada are beautifully positioned to
do just that. The Broncos will pull for Tech and Utah State here.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 10
Nevada 9
New Mexico State 6
Utah State 6
Fresno State 5
Idaho 3
400-Meter Hurdles:
Heats Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Final Saturday night at 6:15
Jordan of Fresno State (58.49) goes for a WAC title in her first year in the
league with Utah State poised to make their move as a team. Nevada Senior
Polly Smith (1:00.46) will try to hold off USU's Heidi Hopkins (1:00.66) and
Katie Thatcher (1:00.84). The top three have all qualified for
Regionals. Camille Fehlberg (1:04.31) and Katelyn Jensen (1:05.16) also
look to score points for the Aggies. Anane (1:03.84), and freshmen Jndia
Cleveland (1:04.48) and Jessica Payne (1:05.98) look to keep New Mexico State
from the WAC basement while Cobb (1:03.60) is Louisiana Tech's best hope to fend
off challenges from Fresno State, Nevada and Utah State in this event.
Anane and Payne are the only hurdlers to post bests in the last two weeks;
Jordan and Hopkins both did their best three weeks ago.
What to watch for: Jordan appears to be the class of the field; she's
going to be something to watch over the next three years. Nevada and Utah
State will battle toe to toe in this one with at least second place on the
line.
Projected Points:
Utah State 15
Fresno State 10
Nevada 8
New Mexico State 4
Louisiana Tech 2
3,000-Meter Steeplechase:
Final Friday afternoon at 2
Hilton of Utah State is a tiger in this event, running a 10:28.71 at the UCLA
Invitational in April. Tandy and Avena of Nevada form a powerful 1-2 punch
for the Pack women. Both turned in their top times at the Mt. SAC Relays,
clocked in 10:43.65 and 10:46.92, respectively. Boise State's Breanne
Sande (10:46.92) tries to end her career with a bang as all four have already
qualified for Regionals. Utah State brings more to the table with Ashley Johnson (10:54.74) and fellow senior Vanessa Gledhill (11:12.72). Freshman
Shea Hanson is Boise State's other top hope with a time of 11:32.09 achieved in
the 30th Sun Angel Track Classic. Nevada looks to score heavily with
juniors Jarawka (11:33.74) and Mandy Russ (11:40.41), both who impressed in the
Hamilton Invite, while Hawai'i sophomore Samantha Lotnick (11:41.70) will try to
boost her time to score points for the Rainbow Wahine.
Gledhill and Lotnick are the only steeplechasers to post their bests in the
last three weeks.
What to watch for: Another great dual for the right to challenge
Louisiana Tech for the team title. The Bulldogs are hoping the points are
split--if either Nevada or Utah State can separate themselves here, they would
become Tech's top rival. This is one of Boise State's best chances to
improve their position as well with the veteran Sande and newcomer Hanson.
Projected Points:
Utah State 17
Nevada 15
Boise State 7
4 x 100-Meter Relay:
Final Saturday at 5 p.m.
Tech is the only team that has qualified for Regionals with a 45.59 clocking
at the LSU Invite. Recent performances by Utah State (46.18), 
Fresno State
(46.56), New Mexico State (46.84) and Nevada (47.06) have those four teams
thinking they can challenge the Techsters that until recently were
unbeatable. Boise State (47.52) is the #6 seed, followed y Idaho (48.18)
and Hawai'i (48.98).
What to look for: Tech is the logical choice to win. An upset by
one of the challengers would go a long ways to taking home the trophy.
Boise State must not only improve upon sixth but needs to beat New Mexico State
here with team implications looming.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 10
Utah State 8
Fresno State 6
Nevada 5
New Mexico State 4
Boise State 3
Idaho 2
Hawai'i 1
4 x 400-Meter Relay:
Final Saturday night at 7:20
Once again, Tech is #1, only in this event they would appear to be
unreachable. The Lady Bulldogs set the bar high with a time of 3:35.14 at
the Clyde Littlefield Classic in early April. Utah State (3:42.81) will
have the home crowd behind them in an effort to finish ahead of Fresno State
(3:43.48). New Mexico State (3:47.36) and Boise State (3:48.97) are quite
a ways back with Nevada (3:53.38) and Hawai'i (4:06.73) rounding out the
field. Idaho has not competed in the 1600 Relay this season.
Utah State is the only quartet that has posted a high-quality time
recently.
What to watch for: Individual matches within the race between Utah
State and Fresno State and between New Mexico State and Boise State, all
fighting for position in the team championship standings.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 10
Utah State 8
Fresno State 6
New Mexico State 5
Boise State 4
Nevada 3
Hawai'i 2
Idaho 1 (if they field a team)
Triple Jump:
Final Saturday at 3 p.m.
What a disappointment to see Kafourou out of this event for the first time in
four years. Louisiana Tech looks to capitalize big-time with NCAA
qualifier Quatisha Williams (40' 7.5"), fellow sophomore Brittney Guy (39'
10"), senior Christina Tupper (37' 7.5") and sophomore Whitney Smith
(37' 0.5") given new life in their quest for a WAC title. Nevada will
also benefit and sophomore Aurelia Houston (39' 3") and freshman La Tijera
Avery (37' 1.75") are ready to walk through the open door. Boise
State, meanwhile, will turn to freshman Ann Noyes (38' 7") to defend the
Bronco name. Utah State freshman Julia Stewart (38' 4.25") will try
to make the home crowd happy, while New Mexico State's Jasmine Tucker (37'
4") looks for points and Hawai'i freshman Jamilee Jimenez (36' 9")
will try to get her team going.
Tucker, Avery and Jimenez have the most recent seasonal bests.
What to watch for: Kafourou should get cards of well wishes from
Louisiana Tech because her absence really increases the Bulldogs' chances.
They will score well here.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 21
Nevada 7
Boise State 5
Utah State 4
New Mexico State 2
High Jump:
Final Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
The high jump is where Hawai'i really gets moving in these
championships. Junior Amber Kaufman (6' 0.75") is the favorite 
after
her leap last week in the Steve Scott Invitational. Senior Emily Sheppard
(5'10", Nevada sophomore Nicole Williams (5' 9.25") and Rainbow Wahine
freshman Sarah Saddleton (5' 8.75") will be right there as well. All
four of those talented leapers have met the standard for NCAA Regional
qualifying. Senior Annett Wichmann (5' 7") will want to bow out in
style as well. Idaho's Darcy Collins (5' 7.75") and Breeana Chadez
(5' 5") look to score good points here and Utah State's Tara Pickett (5'
7"), Nevada's Cortney Beasley (5' 5") and Fresno State's Antoinette
Burton (5' 5") all have good shots in a crowded field.
Besides Kaufman, Pickett and Burton have also posted their marks in the past
four weeks.
What to watch for: An outstanding performance by the Rainbow
Wahine. That will also help Boise State's cause, keeping out big totals by
Nevada and Fresno State.
Projected Points:
Hawai'i 25
Nevada 6
Idaho 4
Utah State 3
Fresno State 1
Pole Vault:
Final Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Utah State's Sonia Grabowska (13' 9.75") looks to give the Aggies a WAC
title here and teammate Kaylene Gastaldi (12' 1.5") could score well
also. Annelise Bertleson (12' 7.5") is Boise State's first legitimate
pole vault contender in years but she's not alone in the Bronco stable.
Danielle Valentine (12' 1.5") has been performing well lately and BreAnna
Craig (11' 7.75") threatens to score points as well. Hawai'i's
Jessica Custance and Fresno State's Cara Montes (both have cleared 12' 7.75
also) join Grabowska and Bertleson as Regional qualifiers. Freshman
Lindsay Beard (12' 3.5") and Hawai'i seniors Samantha Weaver and Samantha
Culiver (11' 7.75") are also in the mix of a bunched-up group.
Gastaldi and Valentine are the only vaulters who have cleared top heights in
the last three weeks.
What to watch for: Boise State's trio. In a WAC Championships
where the Broncos have no chance for the team title, this event is a bright spot
and Bertleson, Valentine and Craig should shine.
Projected Points:
Utah State 13
Boise State 10
Hawai'i 7
Fresno State 5
Idaho 4
Long Jump:
Final Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Anane gives New Mexico State a rare moment to celebrate. With Kafourou
out of the way, she could capture the gold this weekend. Anane jumped 19'
9.75" at the Azusa Pacific Invitational to lead the WAC field as the only
Regional qualifier. Louisiana Tech's Quatisha Williams (19' 4.75" is
likely Anane's only main challenger. Tech also gets strength from
sophomore Saphira Brown (18' 8") and Smith (18' 7") while Nevada's
Avery (18' 8.5") will battle Courtney Castaneda of Fresno State (18'
7.25") and others for points in the middle. Cleveland of New Mexico
State (18' 7"), Hawai'i's Sheppard (18' 7") and Jimenez (18' 6")
and Idaho freshman Alyssa Covington (18' 4.25") all have shots for good
points in the long jump.
Avery, Castaneda and Sheppard all posted top marks in the last three weeks.
What to watch for: Louisiana Tech. They can virtually wrap up the
team crown with a strong performance here and also help Boise State by
diminishing New Mexico State, Nevada and Fresno State. Those are three
teams the Broncos don't want to do well.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 14
New Mexico State 13
Nevada 6
Fresno State 4
Hawai'i 2
Shot Put:
Final Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Louisiana Tech record holder Nadia Alexander (54' 8.75") leads a
talented field that includes no less than five Regional qualifiers.
Alexander posted her feat at the prestigious Penn Relays three weeks ago.
Fresno State's Kayla Xavier (50' 5.25") is a factor after opening eyes at
the USC Trojan Invitational. The fight will be for the important middle
points of 4, 5 and 6 points. Tech junior Tiera Hall (48'9"), Utah
State freshman Spela Hus (48' 5.25") and New Mexico State's Corissa
Hutchinson (47' 9") will all be in the hunt. Nevada looks for points
with Constance McAlman (43' 3.75") and junior Jaleesa Jeffery (41'
11.5"). Jordan Veney of New Mexico State (45' 5") and Hawai'i's
Wichmann (43' 5.25") and TeRina Keenan (43' 0.25") look to sneak in
for points as well.
Hall, McAlman and Jeffery have put up the most recent numbers in the field.
What to watch for: Fresno State will try to gain points from the
favored Techsters while New Mexico State will need its points to hold off Idaho
and Boise State.
Projected Points:
Louisiana Tech 15
Fresno State 8
New Mexico State 7
Utah State 6
Nevada 2
Hawai'i 1
Discus:
Final Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Keenan (165' 11") leads seven Regional qualifiers in the discus.
Teammate Careena Onosai (163' 10") expects to do well also. Fresno
State's Sharon Ayala (165' 9" and Xavier (163' 10") could do serious damage
to Tech's title hopes with a 1-2 finish. Hawai'i's Onosai (163' 10"),
New Mexico State's Hutchinson (161' 10") and Veney (161' 3") and
junior McAlman from Nevada (159'5") are all among the West's top
hurlers. Logan fans will be cheering for senior Krista Larson (154'
8") and junior Shannon Prince (153') to score points for the home team.
Xavier, Veney, Keenan, Onosai and Prince all achieved their top marks in the
last three weeks.
What to watch for: This is essentially a three-team race for the most
points. Hawai'i looks to score heavily here along with Fresno State.
New Mexico State needs these points but will have to hold off McAlman and the
USU discus throwers.
Projected Points:
Fresno State 16
Hawai'i 13
New Mexico State 7
Nevada 2
Utah State 1
Hammer:
Final Saturday afternoon at 12:30
Ayala is an amazing talent that dominates the field by 23 feet in this
event. This despite the fact that five other women who "put the
hammer down" are Regional qualifiers. Utah State's Larson (193'
1") is Ayala's chief rival, with another gap to Nevada's McAlman (183'
7"). Fresno State is also boosted by Xavier (180'9"), Grace
Wiesmann (179' 8") and senior Nancy Vizcarra (169'2") that should give
the Bulldogs a push here in the hammer. Boise State's Mele Vaisima is
improving each week in her sophomore season, recording a throw of 177' 9"
at the Twilight last week. Freshman Emma MacCorquodale (173' 7") of
Hawai'i takes on New Mexico State's Veney (162' 10") and Utah State's
Prince (160' 7") for the right to that eighth position.
McAlman, Vaisima and Vizcarra all posted top throws last weekend.
What to watch for: Utah State and Nevada will need to prevent a Fresno
State free-for-all in the hammer if they harbor high hopes of a WAC title.
The Broncos, meanwhile, are just looking to get out of the basement and badly
need Vaisima to come through.
Projected Points:
Fresno State 20
Utah State 8
Nevada 6
Boise State 3
Hawai'i 2
Javelin:
Final Saturday afternoon at 3
Wichmann of Hawai'i will be one of the favorites for WAC Field Athlete of the
Year. She leads the charge in the javelin with a toss of 163' 11" at
the Stanford Invitational in March. Boise State's Sasa Kampic (157'
2" 
and Hammond of Nevada (155' 1") are also Regional qualifiers.
Fresno State's Jacqueline Vazquez (142' 4") looks to hold down fourth place
while Hawai'i gets additional contributions from freshman Kai Schmidt (139'
7") and junior Lauren Cutler (130' 8"). Idaho has four athletes
among the league's top ten that will hope to get points: Anne Barnett
(137') and freshmen Ellen Rouse (128' 9"), Justine Belliveau (124' 4")
and Danielle Hayward (122' 10").
Vazquez, Barnett, Cutler, Rouse and Hayward all turned in top spear-throwing
efforts last weekend.
What to watch for: Hawai'i will make a surge towards the top in this
event while Kampic will need to hold off Hammond and Vazquez.
Projected Points:
Hawai'i 15
Boise State 8
Nevada 6
Fresno State 5
Idaho 5
Heptathlon:
Competition Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 1 p.m.
Wichmann is the superior force in the heptathlon with a Regional qualifying
total of 5,334 points at the Mt. SAC Relays. She topped most of the WAC
contenders at that event. Idaho's Darcy Collins (4,790 points) and
Hawai'i's Sheppard (4,769) will fight for second and third with a strong
contingent of Nevada heptathletes--junior Jennifer Boswell (4,305) and
sophomores Alexa Anderson (3,753) and Andrea Keirstead (3,619) poised to do
well. Freshman Brooke Demers is Boise State's best hope with 3,304 points.
What to watch for: Wichmann to close out a glorious career by blowing
away the field. Demers needs to improve in a hurry to limit Nevada's point
production in the event.
Projected Points:
Hawai'i 16
Nevada 12
Idaho 8
Boise State 2
Fresno State 1