WICHITA—Zack Penrod and Rebekah Topham represented the Shockers in an elite field at the Trials of Miles Kansas City Qualifier on Saturday night in Leavenworth, Kansas.
 
Penrod ran in the 1,500 meters. He took seventh in a field full of pro athletes with a time of 3:43.97.
 
Penrod is currently No. 85 in the NCAA from his performance at the John McDonnell Invitational with a time of 3:43.39. He is in qualifying position at No. 45 in the West and leads the AAC in the event.
 
Rebekah Topham ran in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase in a field that included seven athletes running under 10 minutes. She ran a time of 10:09.21 for 12th place.
 
Topham's time of 9:58.39 at the John McDonnell Invitational slots her at No. 14 in the NCAA. She is ninth in the West Region and leads the AAC in the event by over 13 seconds.
 
The Shockers return to Wichita for the Shocker Open on Friday to honor seniors and get in one final tune up before the AAC Outdoor Championships.
 
Men's Individual Results
 
1,500 Meters
7. Zack Penrod – 3:43.97
 
Women's Individual Results
 
3,000-Meter Steeplechase
12. Rebekah Topham – 10:09.21