April 16, 2008

Joe Lahmon Named Horizon League Athlete of the Week

    Indianapolis -- Youngstown State junior Joe Lahmon has been named the Horizon League Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week for his performance last weekend at the Sea Ray Relays.
    Lahmon joins Aaron Merrill as YSU's second Athlete of the Week honoree in as many weeks.
    Lahmon automatically qualified for the NCAA Mideast Regional in the hammer last week with a mark of 193-4 to finish second at the Relays. His distance also broke former Horizon League champion Jarrod Davis' previous school record.
    Lahmon also joined Merrill as YSU's second thrower to qualify for the NCAA Regionals. Bethany Anderson has also qualified in the women's hammer.
    This is Lahmon's first weekly recognition from the Horizon League.
    Lahmon and the Penguins will compete at the Sparky Adams Invitational this weekend.