College Report: Kelso’s Reichert’s 1st javelin throw secures spot at nationals

Katie Reichert wasted no time this season making herself known as one of the top javelin throwers in the nation.

In her first outdoor meet of the season for Western Washington University, the Kelso graduate tossed the spear an NCAA Division II leading 162-feet-1 to win the University of Oregon Preview Track and Field meet at Hayward Field in Eugene. Her teammate, Bethany Drake, placed second at the meet with a toss of 157-10.