EMPORIA, Kan. - Griffon Track and Field saw 11 athletes come away with top ten finishes at the Midwest Classic and Multis on a windy day at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas Friday.

"I thought we had some gutsy performances on a challenging day," Griffon head coach Sean Gosewisch said. "Many athletes fought the elements and competition and still performed well, which is a testament to their willpower. It certainly wasn't a day for fast times, but the fight was there and that's what mattered on a day like today. We look forward to the next meet and hope it's a calmer day.

Pau Valderrama placed second in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:31.61. Usman Tufa wasn't far behind in the same event, placing 5th with a time of 10:01.04. Henry Trumpp also placed in the top ten in the 3000 meter steeplechase, slotted 8th at 10:30.43.

Dawson Miller placed ninth in hammer throw with a distance of 171 feet-4 inches. He also placed 18th in men's discus with a throw of 120 feet-10 inches.

Abbey Henry placed fifth in triple jump with a distance of 36 feet-10.5 inches.

Kelsi Fair took ninth in women's shot put with a throw of 37 feet-6 inches, while placing 16th in hammer throw with a toss of 135 feet-9 inches.

Elsewhere, five Griffons competed in the women's 800 meter run. Meagan Smith led the way with a 6th place finish, clocking in at 2:24.61. Bailey Cutler was right behind in 7th at 2:29.03. Yesenia Carillo also cracked the top ten in 9th at 2:33.57. Maizie Hageman rounded out the top ten with a time of 2:35.89. Brianna DeBord was 13th at 2:42.19.

Smith led a quartet of Griffon women in the 1500 with a 13th place finish, clocking in at 5:13.49.

Angelo Baez-Mahr led three Griffon men in the 800, placing 14th with a time of 2:00.46. Meanwhile, Ryan Ringgenberg led the Griffon men in the 1500 with a sixth place finish at 4:10.53.

Griffon Track and Field is back in action on April 9-10 at the UCM Kip and Kirk Outdoor Mule Relays at Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, Missouri.