AZUSA, Calif. – University of Hawai'i senior Kaleigh Morrison is in sixth place following a big first day at the California Heptathlon competition Wednesday at the Azusa Pacific's Cougar Stadium.
 
Morrison posted personal bests in the high jump (5-7.75/1.72m) and 200-meters (26.35s) while also totaling a PR first day score of 3,075 points. Her high jump was tops in her flight and tied for fourth best overall among the 54 competitors.  The Lodi, Calif., native also placed 11^th in the 100-meter hurdles (14.78s) and 14^th in the shot put (34-4/10.44m).
 
Also competing in the competition is sophomore Kayla Kirk, who is in 48^th place with 2,025 points. The Honolulu native is competing in her first ever heptathlon.
 
The meet concludes on Thursday with the final three disciplines. The majority of the Rainbow Wahine track and field team will compete in the Cal State Los Angeles' Twilight Meet.