For Immediate Release: April 26, 2002
Contact: Dave Geringer, UTPA Director of Athletic Media Relations, (956)
381-2240
DES MOINES, IA–The University of Texas-Pan
American’s lone contestant was unable to jump at the Drake Relays Thursday.
Freshman pole vaulter Jeff Martzall (Fort
Wayne, IN/Northrop HS) sprained his ankle while warming up for the competition
and was unable to compete.
“Jeff hurt his ankle during the warmup,
and couldn’t jump,” said UTPA Head Coach Ricky Vaughn. “It was real cold
and windy, the conditions weren’t good, and he didn’t want to risk it.”
Sophomore Rashaad Ben (Austin, TX/Sidney Lanier HS) will compete in the 110 meter intermediate hurdles Friday.