ST. JOSEPH, Mo.- The Griffon track and field team has a packed schedule this week, competing in the Bryan Clay Invitational and the ULV Leopard Invitational in California, as well as the Pittsburg State Tune-Up in Kansas.
 
BRYAN CLAY INVITATIONAL
The Bryan Clay Invitational will take place at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, from Wednesday to Friday at Cougar Athletic Stadium.
 
Kicking off the festivities in 'The Golden State' on Wednesday, Pau Valderrama and Wimach Gilo will compete in the 3000m steeplechase. On Thursday, Samuel Hydro will race in the 800m, and Lillian Cutler will conclude the meet in the 1500m on Friday.
 
ULV LEOPARD INVITATIONAL
Just down the road in La Verne, California, a group of MoWest athletes will participate in the ULV Leopard Invitational at Ortmayer Stadium on Thursday and Friday.
 
On Thursday, L. Cutler will hit the starting line in the 800m, Abby Kinney and Madison Nash will run in the women's 10000m and Peter Cuddy will represent the Griffs in the men's 10000m. The competition will wrap up on Friday with Hydro returning to action to run in the 800m, while Valderrama and Gilo will compete again in the 5000m.
 
PITTSBURG STATE TUNE-UP
The rest of the Griffons will return to Carnie Stadium in Pittsburg, Kansas, on Thursday for the fourth time this year to compete in the Pittsburg State Tune-Up meet.
 
Field events will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with the men's hammer throw, followed by track events starting at 3:00 p.m. with the men's 100-meter hurdle prelims. For the complete meet schedule, please refer to the provided link above, and stay tuned for additional information regarding live stats.