Heitzman Wins Patriot League Track and Field Award

April 28, 2009

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell's men's track and field program was recognized by the Patriot League on Tuesday as freshman javelin thrower Ted Heitzman (Elysburg, Pa./Southern Columbia), was awarded the Patriot League Male Rookie of the Week award for the second week in a row.

With his second win consecutive honor, Heitzman had the biggest throw of his life this past Saturday at Saint Francis' (Pa.) Red Flash Open, when he had a toss of 202 feet, 7 inches for an NCAA Regional-qualifying mark and also an improvement in his position on Bucknell's all-time performance list, where he now resides in eighth place. Heitzman will join his teammate, junior Steven Pierce (Ridgewood, N.J./Ridgewood), at the late-season championship meet. Pierce also qualified in the javelin at the Maryland Invitational, with a throw of 213-1.

Heitzman and the Bison will return to action on Friday, May 1, at the Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Army in West Point, N.Y.

Heitzman's Javelin Marks This Spring

Maryland Invitational.........3rd.....177-8

Colonial Relays.................5th.....188-8

Bison Outdoor Classic........2nd.....197-7

Bucknell Team Challenge...1st......196-5

Red Flash Open................1st......202-7