Superior, WI - The MLC men's Indoor Track and Field team placed second at the UMAC Championships this past weekend. The Knights totaled 206 points which was only behind the host school, UW-Superior, which scored 264 points.

MLC had four first-place finishes to help anchor their way up near the top of the conference. Samuel Plocher earned first in the High Jump with a mark of 2.06 meters, clearing the next highest jumper of 1.90 meters. Plocher also hit a new MLC Indoor record with 2.06 meters, breaking his previous high of 2.04 meters. Plocher also ran the 60m hurdles in 8.40 seconds for second place in the event.

Jeremiah Stanton also broke an MLC indoor record in the long jump (6.50 meters), which gave him first in the event. Arthur Robinson, who previously held the record, took second with a mark of 6.41 meters. Stanton also broke his previous MLC Indoor record in the triple jump (13.76 meters).

The 4x200m relay team earned first with a time of 1:32.05. The four runners in the relay were Martin Raasch, Stanton, Robinson, and Stephen Wietzke.

Isaiah Durkee threw the shot put (PR) 14.08 meters for second, while R.J. Perry placed second in the weight throw (14.76 meters). Eliott Heiderich hit a PR in the 800-meter to take second in the race (2:02.66).

The MLC outdoor season will begin on Saturday, March 28, at Saint John's.

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