ST PAUL, MINN. - Nearing the end of the 2017 outdoor season, the University of Northwestern men's track and field team had a strong showing at the Bolstorff Men's Twilight meet at Macalester College Thursday. UNW had a trio of Eagles secure top-ten finishes on the afternoon competition. 

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In the high jump, Freshman Kevin Blanksma (Belgrade, Mont./Manhattan Christian) captured a first place finish for the second time this season, clearing a height of 1.88m [6' 2.00] in the event. 

Pacing his way through the 1500-meter run, Sophomore Garrett Crown (Ankeny, Iowa/Ankeny Christian Academy) recorded a solid time of 4:19.01 to finish seventh in his heat.

Wil Maki (Hibbing, Minn./Hibbing) noted an impressive 400-meter race, as the junior mid-distance runner came through the line at 52.79 to place fifth overall.

Taking on the 800-meter run later in the day, Freshman Dillon Clark dropped 11 seconds off his personal-best time [2:17.69], respectively.

Having a successful performance in the discus, Junior Chris Compton (St. Louis Park, Minn./St. Louis Park) threw a toss of 42.35m [138-11] to place seventh in the event overall, while Freshman Trevor Lundberg (Houston, Minn./Houston) followed closely behind with a final toss of 38.46 [126-02] to seal 15th.

The Eagles will be back in action on Saturday, April 29, at the St. Mary's Open in Winona, Minn. The meet is set to get underway at 10:30 a.m. More information on the men's program can be found at www.unweagles.com or by following @unwcctf on Twitter.