Embry-Riddle Wins Team Titles, Warner Earns Track and Field Athlete of the Year Honors
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - After two days of intense competition, the Embry-Riddle men's track and field team captured their third consecutive Sun Conference Championship trophy, while the ERAU women's team took home their first ever conference title.
The Embry-Riddle men's team, under the direction of Head Coach Mike Rosolino, earned 330 total points. Webber International was named the 2009 conference runner-up after collecting 146 points, while Warner claimed the bronze with 144 total points.
Gary Daughtery of Warner earned the title of Male Track Athlete of the Year, after posting second-place finishes in both the 100m and 200m dash. Daughtery was also a member of the men's 4x400m relay team that raced to a first-place finish in 3:16.66. The Eagles' Adam Szablowski was named the Sun Conference Field Competitor of the Year, as he earned points in four different events, including a gold medal in the javelin and two bronze medals in the shot put and hammer throw.
The Embry-Riddle women's track and field team earned 235.50 en route to their first conference championship. Webber International captured the silver with 151 points, while Warner and Florida Memorial tied for third after collecting 149 total points.
After winning the 5000m and 1500m run, Embry-Riddle's Flo Silva was named the 2009 Female Track Athlete of the Year. Silva also scored points in the 800m, as she finished fourth overall. For the second consecutive year, Nicole Pope, of Warner University, became the Sun Conference Field Competitor of the Year. She earned a total 30 points after winning the hammer throw and shot put, and finishing third overall in the javelin and fifth in the discus.
Men's Results
Embry-Riddle - 330
Webber International - 146
Warner - 144
Edward Waters - 94
South Carolina-Beaufort - 26
Florida Memorial - 15
SCAD - 12
2009 Sun Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Year
Gary Daughtrey, Warner
2009 Sun Conference Men's Field Competitor of the Year
Adam Szablowski, Embry-Riddle
2009 Sun Conference Coach of the Year
Mike Rosolino, Embry-Riddle
Women's Results
Embry-Riddle - 235.50
Webber International - 151
Warner - 149
Florida Memorial - 149
Edward Waters - 58.50
South Carolina-Beaufort - 15
SCAD - 11
2009 Sun Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Year
Flo Silva, Embry-Riddle
2009 Sun Conference Women's Field Competitor of the Year
Nicole Pope, Warner
2009 Sun Conference Women's Coach of the Year
Mike Rosolino, Embry-Riddle
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