Senior Jesse Cherry set the school record in the 5,000-meter and earned a provisional qualifier at the Husky Classic in Seattle, Wash. on Friday.

“Jesse ran a great race,” said HPU track & field head coach Mike Esposito. “He really worked through the middle stages and didn't let the pace slow down. His workouts have been great and it paid off tonight with a provisional qualifier. Cole Atkins also had a very strong race in the first heat with his 14:17.”

Cherry finished third in his heat and 15th overall, setting a new HPU record with 14:02.86. He broke his own record of 14:14.18.

Atkins, a graduate student at HPU, ran unattached because he is out of eligibility for the indoor season. He will compete for the Panthers during the outdoor season. He finished fourth in his heat in 14:17.66, good for 36th overall.

Freshman Jacob Smith  ran a 8:34.81 in the 3,000-meter on Saturday.