By: Robbie Mounts, Assistant Sports Information Director
Institute, W. Va. -- Yellow Jackets Men's and Women's Track & Field didn't leave the Marshall Alumni Classic unnoticed. Seven athletes placed top-5 in their respected events, with two posting new WVSU school records in the 600m(
Trinity Charles-1:45.22) and 300m(
Jayla Woods-41.72). Track & Field will be back in action again Friday, January 16 at the Al Campbell Invitational hosted by the University of Akron.
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Marshall Alumni Classic Individual Results
Men 60m – Prelims
• Luis Castriota ran 6.92 to qualify (New HBCU #36, New DII #73; Heat 2; #974; Freshman).
• Torrance Anthony ran 7.11 (7.109) (New HBCU #92, PR; Heat 2; #973; Sophomore).
Women 60m – Prelims
• Akeelah Ling ran 8.07 (8.063) (Heat 6; #995; Freshman).
• Danielle Perez ran 8.29 (Heat 1; #996; Freshman).
• Rohey Joof ran 8.44 (Heat 5; #994; Freshman).
Men 60m
• Luis Castriota placed 3rd with 6.85 (New HBCU #23, New DII #37; Heat 1; #974; Freshman).
Men 60m Hurdles – Prelims
• Alan Yeager ran 12.99 (Heat 2; #984; Sophomore).
Men 200m
• Luis Castriota placed 4th in 21.88 (New HBCU #31, New DII #44; Heat 3; #974; Freshman).
• Malik Kelsic ran 22.77 (SB; Heat 3; #977; Sophomore).
• Torrance Anthony ran 22.99 (22.989) (Heat 7; #973; Sophomore).
Women 200m
• Akeelah Ling ran 26.80 (Heat 2; #995; Freshman).
• Danielle Perez ran 26.84 (Heat 2; #996; Freshman).
• Rohey Joof ran 29.21 (Heat 9; #994; Freshman).
Men 300m
• Malik Kelsic ran 36.42 (PR; Heat 2; #977; Sophomore).
Women 300m
• Jayla Woods ran 41.72 (Heat 2; #997; Sophomore). New School Record.
• Amia DenMark ran 43.95 (Heat 3; #990; Freshman).
Men 400m
• Sergio Rose Jr ran 55.79 (Heat 5; #981; Freshman).
Women 400m
• Nacquelia Fletcher ran 1:04.20 (New HBCU #74; Heat 2; #992; Freshman).
Men 600m
• Day'Vonne Singleton placed 3rd in 1:24.67 (PR; Heat 3; #982; Sophomore).
• Emmanuel Ojo placed 4th in 1:24.83 (PR; Heat 3; #980; Sophomore).
Women 600m
• Trinity Charles placed 5th in 1:45.22 (PR; Heat 1; #989; Sophomore). New School Record.
Women 1 Mile
• Gisele Abascal placed 27th in 6:05.94 (New HBCU #37; Heat 2; #985; Freshman).
• Sarah Emelike placed 40th in 6:54.81 (New HBCU #45; Heat 3; #991; Freshman).
Women 3000m
• Baylee Adkins placed 29th in 13:47.77 (New HBCU #25; Heat 2; #986; Junior).
Men High Jump
• Curtis McCray cleared 1.91m (6-03.25) (New HBCU #35; Flight 1; #978; Junior).
Men Long Jump
• Sergio Rose Jr jumped 5.70m (18-08.50) (New HBCU #84; Flight 1; #981; Freshman).
Men Shot Put
• Demary Toney threw 14.66m (48-01.25) (New HBCU #15, New DII #86; Flight 2; #983; Freshman).
• Sergio Rose Jr threw 8.73m (28-07.75) (New HBCU #83; Flight 1; #981; Freshman).
• Davion Gaither threw 8.10m (26-07.00) (New HBCU #86; Flight 1; #976; Sophomore).
Women Shot Put
• Autumn Buzzard threw 10.42m (34-02.25) (New HBCU #36; Flight 1; #988; Junior).
Men Triple Jump
• Leotis McNeil III placed 4th with 13.96m (45-09.75) (Flight 1; #979; Junior).
Women Weight Throw
• Autumn Buzzard threw 11.99m (39-04.00) (Flight 2; #988; Junior).
• Faith Bland threw 10.00m (32-09.75) (New HBCU #48; Flight 1; #987; Sophomore).
Relays – Women 4x400m
• The women's 4x400m relay ran 4:14.30 (New HBCU #25, New DII #82; "A" squad; Heat 1; runners: J. Woods, N. Fletcher, A. DenMark, D. Perez)