With Nationals right around the corner, the University of La Verne track and field team gave it one last shot at earning berths to the national championship meet, to be held May 27-29 at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., by competing in the Claremont Classic last weekend in Claremont.
As the University of La Verne track and field team entered the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) finals, the Leopards' standing in the conference -- on both the men's and women's side -- placed them in the middle of the pack.
Many positive aspects and performances were shown in last Saturday's track meet at Ortmayer Stadium as the University of La Verne held host to Pomona-Pitzer, Redlands and Cal Lutheran.
For the University of La Verne track and field teams there are many things that can slow down the pace of the season, but in 1998, El Niño is the main obstacle for the Leopards.