Tonner finishes first in 1500 meter run at SLIAC Conference Tournament
St. Louis- Although a small team, Fontbonne went into the SLIAC Conference meet with their heads held high and ready for competition.
Leading the women's team was freshman Claire Becker (O'Hara, Kansas City, MO) in the steeplechase once again. Becker fought over the barriers, and placed 2nd in the conference. Junior standout Alyssa Tonner (Trinity Catholic, St. Louis, MO) ran another fantastic 5000 meters and placed 1st in the conference by a large margin, finishing with a time of 18:24:59. Jessica Brock (Long Beach Poly, CA) rounded off the women with a 5th place conference finish.
On the men's side, sophomore Justin Horneker (St. Mary's, St. Louis, MO) performed in the 1500 meter run, and finished 6th in conference play. Freshman Cristian Sellars (Southwest HS, Washburn, MO) took 8th in the conference in the 800 meter, and senior Shea Naes (Fox Senior High, Arnold, MO) ran an improved time in his 400 meter race.
The Griffins will take a week off before heading to Naperville, IL for the first of 2 Last Chance Meets.