Southeast Missouri State track and field athletes tuned up for the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Championships with a host of strong performances over the weekend at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Open in Jonesboro, Ark.

The Redhawks brought home three titles, all on the women's side, in the meet that did not compile team scores.

Victorious for the Redhawks were Jerika Lewis in the 200 meters (24.84 seconds), Jessica Brown in the long jump (18 feet, 9 inches) and Courtney Gapelu in the shot put (49-11 3/4).

Lewis also was third in the 400 while Gapelu added a second-place finish in the javelin.

Sarah Hall placed in four events, finishing second in the discus, third in the hammer throw, fourth in the shot put and sixth in the javelin.

Southeast's men were led by throwers Kevin Farley and Craig Robinson.

Farley was second in the shot put, third in the discus and sixth in the hammer throw.

Robinson finished second in the hammer throw and third in the shot put.

The OVC meet is set for Friday and Saturday in Charleston, Ill.

results

(Top 8)

WOMEN

100 meters -- 3. Ayonna Cartwright 12.61

200 -- 1. Jerika Lewis 24.84

400 -- 3. Jerika Lewis 56.14; 5. Jovannie Spears 58.52

800 -- 7. Nichole Beffa 2:29.07

100 hurdles -- 4. Unique Hooks 14.86

Pole vault -- 3. Jill Schnurbusch 11-11 3/4; 6. Nikki Buchheit 10-11 3/4

Long jump -- 1. Jessica Brown 18-9; 7. Macy Ritter 17-8

Shot put -- 1. Courtney Gapelu 49-11 3/4; 4. Sarah Hall 45-3 1/2

Discus -- 2. Sarah Hall 139-1; 3. Kayla Gutierrez 138-3

Hammer throw -- 2. Kayla Gutierrez 168-2; 3. Sarah Hall 161-8; 8. Emilea Old 142-9

Javelin -- 2. Courtney Gapelu 107-8; 4. Emilea Old 100-2; 6. Sarah Hall 83-8; 7. Kristina Caruso 65-6

MEN

200 meters -- 4. Kendrick Farr 22.13; 8. Ellis Maise 22.72

800 -- 7. Sean Brown 2:00.66

110 hurdles -- 7. Prentice Ivy 16.02

Long jump -- 3. Blake Smith 23-4

Shot put -- 2. Kevin Farley 57-4 3/4; 3. Craig Robinson 57-3

Discus -- 3. Kevin Farley 158-3; 6. Jason Walker 152-0

Hammer throw -- 2. Craig Robinson 188-1; 4. Jared Siemers 183-9; 6. Kevin Farley 177-5

Javelin -- 3. Brian Grote 161-9; 8. Joel Krause 151-1

Volleyball

Southeast coach Julie Yankus announced that Alex Rohlfing will transfer into the program and be eligible for the 2013 season. She will have two years of eligibility at Southeast .

Rohlfing, a native of Waterloo, Ill., played the last two seasons at Division II Augusta State University in Augusta, Ga. She was the Peach Belt Conference freshman of the year in 2011 when she led the Peach Belt in kills, kills per game and points.

"We are very excited to have an experienced player like Alex join the program, Yankus said in a release.  "She has already competed at the college level for two years so I expect her to come in and elevate the skill level in the outside hitter position."

Tennis

Southeast coach Josh Moore, who recently completed his initial season, has signed his first two recruits in international players Valeriia Kashina and Annisa Warasanti.

Kashina, a native of Togliatti, Russia, achieved a top-30 national ranking and was rated first position in her city and region.

Warasanti, from Bandung, Indonesia, ranked as high as No. 4 in her country and won national championships.

"When someone [Kashina] reaches the top-30 in Russia, you know you have been tested and have a lot of ability. While Indonesia might not be as strong of a tennis country as the United States, Russia or Spain, Annisa has played for and won national titles. She possesses the ability to compete and win under pressure," Moore said in a release. "In addition to their tennis ability, both of these individuals have a lot to offer and will help us continue our academic success."

Softball

Southeast's three-game OVC series at Austin Peay scheduled for Saturday and today was been pushed back a day due to Saturday's forecast for rain in Clarksville, Tenn.

The squads will play a noon doubleheader today and a noon contest Monday.

-- From staff reports