FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Hendrix's Jaydan Hunt, Madelyn Klinkerman and Allison Long competed in Friday's Arkansas Twilight at John McDonnell Field, the second-to-last scheduled meet with all three in search of a top 19 national qualifying mark to reach for the National Championship.

Entering Friday, Hunt and Klinkerman were aiming for a discus throw of at least 42.86 meters. Hunt placed third in the discus after a toss of 38.90 meters, which came on her third of six attempts. Klinkerman came in fourth in the event after a mark of 38.27 meters, posted on her fourth attempt.

Hunt and Klinkerman bested two Division I throwers, including one from Oklahoma State, and one from Division II Harding (Ark.).

Long, needing a long jump of at least 5.59 meters to qualify for the National Championship, posted a season-best 5.20 meters on her second attempt. She finished eighth overall.

Hunt and Klinkerman are expected to compete in the Bison Twilight, hosted by Harding, on May 13 starting at 8 a.m. CT.