Clovis, Calif. ? Five freshman members of the Kansas track and field teams are set to take part in the USA Junior Championships in Clovis, Calif., beginning today.

On the men’s side, Dylan Hodgson will compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and Paulo Benavides will take part in the pole vault.

A trio of Jayhawk women will also compete. Shaylyn Stallbaumer will compete in the javelin. Kelli McKee and Riley Cooney will run in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, while McKee is set for action in the triple jump.