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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 25, 2025) — A contingent of the Morgan State men’s track and field team delivered a series of commendable performances at the 129th Running of the Penn Relays presented by Toyota during events held on a sunny Friday at historic Franklin Field. From an impressive individual effort in the triple jump to strategic teamwork in relay races, the Morgan State athletes displayed a competitive spirit at the renowned track meet.

Omari McKenzie delivered a solid performance in the College Triple Jump event, continuing his upward trajectory this season. The junior entered the day coming off a personal best leap of 14.37 meters at the Legacy Track Meet, posted a distance of 14:07 meters. While slightly shy of his PB, the distance displayed his ability to perform at a high level under pressure.

The Bears showcased their teamwork with all three relay teams. The 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m squads each clocked in with season-best times. 

The 4×100 meter relay team, consisting of Jadon Ra-Akbar, Dante Jackson, Maxim Copeland, and Doyin Smith, clocked in with a time of 41.51. The versatility of Copeland, Jackson, and Smith was further showcased in the College 4x200m Championship of America, where, joined by Antonio Sims, they battled to an eighth-place finish, clocking in at 1:24.82. The same core trio, again with Sims, also demonstrated their endurance and competitive spirit in the College 4x400m, contributing to a team time of 3:16.97.

The Bears relay team, composed of Dante Jackson, Demond Smith, Samuel Skinner, and Rushshane Fullerton, showcased their speed in the College Sprint Medley Championship of America. Their collective effort culminated in an 11th place finish, a respectable showing against a strong field, clocking in at 3:25.98.

 

Penn Relays

Track Meet 

April 24-26, 2025Franklin Field

Philadelphia, Pa.

College 4x100m College (Heats)

12. Morgan State, 41.51

(Jadon Ra-Akbar, Dante Jackson, Maxim Copeland, Doyin Smith)

College 4x200m Championship of America

8. Morgan State, 1:24.82

(Maxim Copeland, Dante Jackson, Doyin Smith, Antonio Sims)

College 4x400m College

21. Morgan State, 3:16.97

(Maxim Copeland, Dante Jackson, Doyin Smith, Antonio Sims)

College Sprint Medley Championship of America

11. Morgan State, 3:25.98

(Dante Jackson, Demond Smith, Samuel Skinner, Rushshane Fullerton)

CollegeTriple Jump College

10. Omari McKenzie, 14:07m 

Up Next

The Bears track and field team will compete at the Maryland Kehoe Twilight Meet, hosted by the University of Maryland on May 2 in College Park, Md.

 

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Results

Clara Knab recorded the program’s highest finish by placing second in the 800-meter run. Her time of 2:17.72 earned the slot. 

Cassidy Roop was one of two runners in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She placed second, running 12:27.9. 

Several athletes finished fourth. Megan Cain did so in the 100-meter hurdles, running 16 seconds flat. Hailey Reinhard achieved the designation in the 1500-meter run, racing 4:47.71. Javelineer Melissa Viellette, part of the nation’s seventh-best javelin throw group, upheld her quartet’s standing, tossing 34.98m (114-9). Avery Rebar tossed 13m (42-8) in the shot put. 

Jenna Wright finished fifth in the 400-meter dash, recording 58.94. Madison Libby followed her example in the long jump, leaping 17-6.25.

Senior Siena Vestri placed seventh in the discus, throwing 34.70m (113-10). 

Senior Brenna Paxton recorded eighth in the hammer throw, tossing 35.40m (116-1). Morgan Deweese earned the same placement in the triple jump, leaping 35-1.75. 

Cami Burkett, running only a few miles from her hometown of Portage, finished tenth in the 100-meter dash, logging 12.88. The freshman’s fan base filled the stands. 

Bucknell heads to Worcester next weekend for the Patriot League Outdoor Championships. 

GLASSBORO, NJ — #22 Rowan Women’s Track & Field was in competition at The Penn Relays and the TCNJ Lions Invitational over the weekend, where the squad was fine-tuning its top times this season.

Penn Relays (FINAL RESULTS)

– The 4×400 relay of Molly Lodge, Ava Reilly, Jasmine Broadway, and Nyla Jones turned in a season-best time (3:48.10) in the preliminaries on Friday, improving on its #1 NJAC result and moved into the Division III top 10; The foursome did not race in the finals on Saturday

TCNJ Lions Invitational (FINAL RESULTS)

– Anna Sasse produced a PR and the #3 time in the NJAC in the 800 meters (2:13.74); Gabriella Pagano also clocked in a PR in the same event (2:18.32)

– Rhi’Onna Timmons topped out at 4.98 meters in the long jump to move into the #10 spot in the NJAC

The team will head back to TCNJ in next weekend’s New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships that get underway on Saturday, May 3rd.

 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The No. 16-ranked University of Michigan water polo team came up just short in a 9-8 overtime loss to No. 15 Harvard on Saturday (April 26) afternoon in the CWPA Championship quarterfinals at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center.

Ari Karampetsou and Kasey Umlauf powered Michigan’s (18-11) offense, each scoring two key goals to keep the Wolverines in the game. Freshman goalkeeper Sophia Bunnell recorded a career-high 15 saves to anchor the Michigan defense. Her performance, especially during Harvard’s (25-6) 17 power-play opportunities, was essential in keeping U-M within striking distance.

The Maize and Blue started strong, matching Harvard goal for goal in a fast-paced opening frame. Karampetsou drew a penalty early and converted the opportunity to tie the game at 1-1. Umlauf later scored from inside the two-meter, pulling U-M even once again at 2-2 before the horn.

Momentum swung back and forth in the second period. Brooke Ingram put the Maize and Blue in front, but Harvard responded quickly. The Wolverines stayed aggressive, with Karampetsou burying her second penalty shot of the day to knot the score at 4-4 before halftime.

The Wolverines’ defense stepped up after halftime, shutting Harvard out in the third quarter. Umlauf found the back of the net once again, giving Michigan a 5-4 lead.

The fourth quarter brought an offensive surge from both sides. After Harvard tied the game, Emma Gustafsson answered with a quick goal to reclaim the lead. The Maize and Blue continued to show resilience, as Lulu Hirschfield added a crucial goal and Maiken Pardon converted a key penalty shot to push the Wolverines ahead, 8-7. However, Harvard managed to equalize late in the period, sending the game to overtime.

In overtime, Harvard struck first. Michigan generated several chances, drawing exclusions and forcing defensive adjustments, but couldn’t capitalize to find the tying goal. Despite a late timeout to set up a final play, U-M was unable to break through, and the Wolverines fell 9-8.

Next, the Wolverines will take on Bucknell in the third-place game on Sunday (April 27) at 11 a.m. at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center. The matchup will be streamed live on ESPN+.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Adrian College track and field squad wrap things up at Concordia University for the CUAA Legacy Meet.

On the men’s side, Jackson Hayward put together an impressive showing, finishing second in the 200m dash with a blazing time of 21.51 seconds and taking third in the 110m hurdles at 14.98 seconds. Forrest Schroeder soared to second place in the long jump, recording a leap of 6.21m (20-4.50).

Joseph Sheridan captured first in the 400m hurdles, clocking in at 56.95 seconds, while Joshua Sharp-Pelto earned a podium finish in the 800m run, placing third with a time of 2:01.72. In the field events, Willem Evenson claimed first in the pole vault, clearing an impressive 4.00m (13-1.50).

The Bulldogs’ relay teams were electric, with the 4x100m squad sprinting to first place in 42.70 seconds and the 4x800m squad bringing home another victory in 8:37.49.

On the women’s side, Isabelle Salazar sprinted to a second-place finish in the 100m dash with a time of 13.53 seconds. Vivian Vallarsa battled her way to a second-place finish in the 400m dash at 1:06.64.

In the field events, Alysia Townsend was unstoppable, claiming first in the high jump with a mark of 1.55m (5-1.00). Katelyn Thelen soared to a first-place finish in the pole vault, clearing 2.60m (8-6.25). 4x100m relay squad capped off a dominant day, racing to first place with a time of 51.39 seconds.

The Bulldogs are back on the track on Thursday, May 1 where they will compete in the MIAA Outdoor Championships in Alma, Michigan hosted by Alma College.

 

Sewanee, Tenn. – Hendrix’s men’s track and field program finished the 2025 Southern Athletic Association championships with a sixth-place finish.

The meet was highlighted Westin Bruce’s two podium finishes. The sophomore placed second in the men’s 200m (22.08) and third in the men’s 100m (10.94).

The Hendrix 4x100m relay team composed of Conner Bailey, Thomas Spradley, Jayvian Coulter, and Bruce finished fourth with a time of 44.55.

In the men’s 1500m, Pranit Koppolu finished 15th with a time of 4:33.49. 

In the field, Tristian Johnson finished fourth in the men’s discus (40.81m) and sixth in the men’s shot put (13.61m). Coulter finished sixth in the discus with a throw of 38.25m. Making his debut at the championships, Spradlin finished ninth in the men’s javelin (39.44m)