Twenty-five schools competed in the Jayhawk Invitational, but the Kansas University track and field team wasn’t very hospitable.

Kansas won eight individual and two relay events in the familiar confines of Anschutz Pavilion.

The event lasted nearly 81/2 hours, but the Jayhawk-friendly bleachers never really emptied until the day’s final races.

“I think that we had some really good performances,” KU coach Stanley Redwine said. “Being home certainly has its advantages. We really had good support.”

KU freshman pole vaulter Libby Harmon set an Anschutz record after clearing the bar at 12 foot-61/4, minutes after she set the record at 12-2. The original record belonged to KU’s Candace Mason in 1998 with 12-11/2.

“It was pretty exciting getting 12-2, but I knew I could get higher,” said Harmon, an Overland Park native. “I can only go up from here.”

Harmon had three unsuccessful attempts to clear 12-11 despite much of the crowd clapping in support.

Senior standout Leo Bookman didn’t disappoint fans, either, jetting to the finish in a time of 21.10 in the 200-meter dash.

“The start I had today was one of the best starts I’ve had in a long time,” Bookman said.

The senior sprinter already had qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships in mid-March after a time of 20.81 at the Arkansas Invitational, but he won’t coast through any meets anytime soon.

“When you get satisfied is when you get beat,” Bookman said.

Kansas travels Saturday to the Husker Invitational in Lincoln, Neb.

The high school portion of the Jayhawk Invitational begins at 1 p.m. today, weather permitting.

Kansas University's Brooklyn Hann leaps into the pit during the triple jump at the Jayhawk Invitational indoor track meet. The Jayhawks competed Saturday at Anschutz Pavilion.