Skip To Main Content

Scoreboard

scherff record

Elgin Scherff Breaks School Record in 5K at Wash U Distance Carnival

3/31/2023 3:55:00 PM

ST. LOUIS, Mo.- The Illinois College Blueboys and Lady Blues track & field teams traveled with some of their distance runners to compete in the Wash U Distance Carnival. 

The day was highlighted by a record-breaking performance from Elgin Scherff in the 5k. Scherff finished 54th overall with a time of 16:07.87 to set the new school record in the event previously set in 1982. Devin Boggs had a standout performance as well placing 34th in the 10k with a time of 35:00.51.

The Lady Blues had two competitors travel to the meet. Claire Peters finished the 5k race with a time of 24:01.12. Kairy Mercado-Ramos also competed in the 5k recording a time of 24:57.55. 

Both teams will compete tomorrow at the Millikin Alumni Invite at 10:00 AM. 
Print Friendly Version