FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2024) – The Lumberjack Diving Invite continued Friday as the Northern Arizona University diving team hosted four other diving squads at Wall Aquatic Center.
"I'm really pleased with the whole group," head diving coach
Nikki Kelsey said. "To have all seven of our divers in the top 8 is incredible. It was great to have
Margaret Wesche as today's event winner.
Mackenna Stocker was on fire in the prelims and dominated that event. Everyone was consistent and we fought to the finish today."
Friday's events featured the 3-meter competition. Of the 18 divers that made the finals, NAU's
Margaret Wesche took the top spot, earning 614.25 points.
Mackenna Stocker followed in second, scoring 611.90 points. Stocker placed first in the prelims scoring 320.10 points.
Maegan Jensen came in third place, earning 608.05 points.
Kendall Marquez came in fifth place with 588.90 points.
Reaney Preston scored 587.30 points, coming in sixth place.
Grace Wesche earned 586.10 points coming in seventh place and
Victoria Knapp closed things out for the 'Jacks in eighth place.
Today's competition also included in the team event. NAU would place first and second in the team events. The NAU A-Team of
Margaret Wesche,
Grace Wesche,
Mackenna Stocker scored 289.25 points for the first-place finish. The NAU B-Team of
Reaney Preston,
Kendall Marquez and
Maegan Jensen scored 268.10 points for the second-place finish.
Saturday's finale of the Lumberjack Diving Invite will begin at 10 a.m. MST and will include the platform competition.
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