The Westmont men's 4 x 800 meter team of senior Isaac Thompkins, junior David Donner, junior Evan Bradford and freshman Nathan Evans placed second in the first heat of the trials to earn a spot in tomorrow's finals. The team posted a time of 7:46.36 "The men did a nice job," said head coach Russell Smelley about the relay team. "They competed in all four legs and did really well. Isaac's 1:55.9 lead-off leg put us right in there. David responded to the competition by staying up and keeping moving. Evan came back from a bitter disappointment in the 1500 to redeem it with a solid 800. Nate Evans just loves to race and got the team into second. "Matt Shiney, a senior who has run a 1:52 800 meters, has some health issues," reported Smelley. "He wanted to be on the relay but made the decision that he knew he wasn't okay today. He withdrew himself, which is noble. He gave the guys their opportunity and they took it." The greatest drama of the day came in the trials of the women's 200 meters. Running in the first of three heats, senior Amanda Chevalier finished fourth with a time of 24.99, the eighth fastest time in Westmont history. However, only the top two finishers from each heat, plus the next three fastest times would advance to the finals. [men's schedule and results] [women's schedule and results] [photos]