Chipps hits NCAA provisional mark during holiday event

Brooklynn Chipps, a Wayne State College track and field team member, surpassed the National Collegiate Athletic Association's provisional mark of 17.08 meters in the weight throw, Friday, at the South Dakota State University Holiday Invitational in Brookings, South Dakota.

Chipps is a 2018 Clearwater Public Schools graduate. She is the daughter of Corey and Amy Chipps, of rural Clearwater.

Chipps finished fourth in a field of 50 throwers, with a toss of 60' 1 1/4" or 18.31975 meters.

Teammate, Mckenzie Scheil, finished third, with a throw of 62' 2 3/4".

Chipps finished sixth in shot put, with a throw of 43' 8 3/4".

The Wildcats will compete next, Jan. 15, at the Mount Marty Opener, in Yankton, South Dakota.