SPORTS
For the second time in three years, MSU will send four track and field athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Senior shot put thrower Steve Manz, senior long and triple jumper Sherita Williams, senior distance runner Jamie Krzyminski and freshman sprinter Cynetheia Rooks will represent the Spartans beginning Wednesday in Austin, Texas.
"This whole last month has been amazing," Manz said.
Manz is seeded fifth, qualified for the NCAA Championship after placing second at the NCAA Mideast Regional with throwing 63-4 1/4.
At the NCAA Championships last year, Manz placed 11th and said he is hopeful that his experience from a year ago would be the difference.
"I'm looking to throw big and get into the top three and scare some people," Manz said.
With four Spartans going to the championships, the reputation and notoriety of MSU's Track and Field program is growing, according to women's track coach Angela Goodman.