Though he doesn’t show many emotions, freshman Chris Preddie said he couldn’t help it when the results were posted for the Long Jump Competition as the NCAA West Regionals in Sacramento.
“It felt great,” Preddie said. “I don’t smile at competitions but I had big smiles on my face afterwards when my coach told me that I was in. It’s a feeling I definitely won’t forget.”
Jumping 25-feet, 1.75 inches, Preddie qualified for the NCAA National Meet by placing in the Top 12 and punching his ticket to Austin.
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