Two Hokies qualify for NCAA Championships on day two of the NCAA East Region preliminary roundsTwo Hokies qualify for NCAA Championships on day two of the NCAA East Region preliminary rounds
Track & Field

Two Hokies qualify for NCAA Championships on day two of the NCAA East Region preliminary rounds

Mariana Pestana and Ben Conacher punched their tickets to Oregon.

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Jacksonville, Fla. - Virginia Tech track & field had three females qualify for the quarterfinals in their respective events and two individuals qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Mariana Pestana was the first Hokie to punch her ticket to the big show, throwing the hammer for a distance of 63.52m in the hammer throw, her fifth outing of the season over 63.00m.

Ben Conacher punched his ticket to represent the pole vault squad at the championships, reaching a height of 5.33m in the event.

Star Price (800m), Lindsey Butler (1500m) and Caitlyn Bobb (400m) all qualified for the finals in their respective events, with each finishing second in their heat during the prelims.  They will compete in the quarterfinals for their event on Saturday night to secure a spot in the NCAA Championships.

RESULTS
*indicates personal-best

Men's Pole Vault
(10) Ben Conacher - 5.33m (17'5.75") - advances to NCAA Championships
(13) Maddox Hamm - 5.33m (17'5.75")
(21) Jacob Rice - 5.18m (17'0")

Women's Hammer Throw
(11) Mariana Pestana - 63.52m (208'5") - advances to NCAA Championships

Women's 1500m First Round
(5) Lindsey Butler - 4:13.07 (Q)

Women's 400m First Round
(7) Caitlyn Bobb - 51.53 (Q)

Women's 800m First Round
(15) Star Price - 2:03.47 (Q)
Lindsey Butler - 2:17.24