Mitchler and Ellis Named WIAC Athletes of the Week

     A pair of UW-Stevens Point track and field athletes have been named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week after winning events and qualifying for the national meet at last weekend�s Pointer Qualifer.

     Junior Jenna Mitchler, a Kaukauna native, was the women�s track Athlete of the Week after earning an automatic qualifying time in the 800-meter run in 2:14.50. She also ran on the winning 4x400-meter relay team that posted a time of 4:02.32. Mitchler was part of last week�s distance medley relay team that earned conference Athlete of the Week honors for provisionally qualifying for nationals.

     Sophomore Mitch Ellis, a Three Lakes native, was the men�s field Athlete of the Week for winning the high jump at last week�s meet. Ellis had a provisional mark of six feet, 8.25 inches to win the event.

     The Pointer track and field teams will compete this weekend at the WIAC indoor championships in Platteville. The NCAA Division III championships are scheduled for March 11-12 in Bloomington, Ill.