Heidelberg's Nate Davis Captures High Jump Title at NCAA Championships

3/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--Four Earn All-American honors with top eight finishes at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships, March 8-9 in Naperville, Illinois.

Heidelberg junior Nathan Davis (Dayton/Stivers) won the high jump national title by clearing 2.14m for the first time in his career.

Davis and runner-up Trevor James of Carthage were both unable clear the bar at 2.17m. Davis claimed the title because he cleared 2.14m on his second attempt, while James took three tries.

Mount Union junior Sam Ludgood (Webster, NY/Webster Schroeder) finished fifth in the triple jump (48-11.5) on Saturday after placing seventh in long jump (23-1.25) Friday. He is now a three time All-American.

Mount Union sophomore Tyler Mettille (Canfield) placed third in the heptathlon with a total of 5,117 points.

Mount Union freshman Andrew Milhoan (East Sparta/Sandy Valley) placed 10th (4,813) and sophomore Alex Kovalik (Aurora/Aurora) finished 13th in the heptathlon.

Freshman Rory Juhn (Fairview Park/Fairview) finish 12 in the high jump (6-4.25) while sophomore Sean Donnelly (Willoughby/Willoughby South) did not get a mark in the shot put.

Marietta junior Ryan Lopez-Jordan (Beachwood / St. Peter Chanel) placed fourth in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.19.

Muskingum senior Chase Addy (Newcomerstown)finished ninth in the pole vault with a mark of 15-2.75, while Otterbein senior Aaric Milligan (Orrville) captured 11th place, clearing 14-8.75.