Friday, January 19
Birmingham, AL
TBA
University of North Florida
at
Samford Invitational
Track & Field Makes Successful Indoor Season Debut
1/19/2018 8:17:00 PM | Men's Track, Women's Track
Meet:Â Samford Invitational
Location:Â Birmingham, Ala. (Birmingham CrossPlex)
Date:Â Friday, Jan. 19, 2018
Results Links: HTML
Â
THE FAST START
The North Florida Track & Field teams made strong season debuts Friday at the Samford Invitational. Performances against top tier fields were highlighted by school records, personal bests and event titles
Â
AROUND THE TRACK
- Nick Morken won the event title in the Mile, running a PR time of 4:11 | He led a group of four UNF runners in the Top 10 with Tyler Stahl (4th), Christian Conder (7th) and Lou Queyrou (10th)
- Noah Perkins also earned an event title, posting a 3000m PR time of 8:27
- A PR by George Escobar in the 400m (49.85) helped him to a third-place finish
- Claudia Jalon set a UNF program record in the Mile, finishing second in the Olympic Development flight of the event in 4:47
- Eden Meyer continued her decorated career, capturing the 3000m crown in a time of 9:44
- Hallie Grimes notched a PR of 56.55 en route to finishing second in the 400m
Â
ON THE FIELD
- Louisa Washburn made her season debut with a PR vault of 3.65m (11-11.75) to finish runner-up in the event
THOUGHTS FROM THE TOP...
"It was a very solid start to the 2018 track season, filled with many personal bests. This was a nice meet and an excellent opener for us. I was pleased with our effort, preparation and attitude exhibited by our team.
Women's Highlights
"Claudia Jalon looked strong and was the top collegiate finisher in the Olympic Development Mile. Her time broke the school record. Eden Meyer opened with a dominating victory and also looked very swift. Louisa Washburn returned from off season surgery to set a lifetime best placing second in the pole vault. Hallie Grimes ran very well to place second in the 400 meter. She was very relaxed and will continue to drop time in the event this season."
Men's Highlights
"The men's side were led by Nick Morken winning the Mile and Noah Perkins capturing the 3000 meter. Nick had a strong finish to win the mile. Noah ran very well and won after a very good battle with Lipscomb runners. They battled back-and-forth with Noah edging them for the win. George Escobar had a very nice race running an indoor PR and taking third place." -- Head coach Jeff Pigg
UP NEXT:
North Florida continues its indoor season with a second meet hosted by Samford on Saturday at the Birmingham CrossPlex facility.
UNF RESULTS
Women's
60m Hurdles
16. Dakota Hirmer (9.26)
20. Jade Sullivan (9.423)
22. Crystal Liebenberg (9.78)Â
400m
2. Hallie Grimes (56.55) - PR
6. Crystal Liebenberg (59.07)
10. Jade Sullivan (1:00.09)
13. Jenn Brunson (1:01.18)
15. Destiny Snape (1:02.67)
16. Dakota Hirmer (1:04.09)
800m
5. Skye Zeller (2:20.73)
9. Harley Horsley (2:25.66)
Mile
10. Hannah Evans (5:24.71)
Mile OD
2. Claudia Jalon (4:47.22) - PR/SR
3000m
1. Eden Meyer (9:44.92)
7. Audrey Carpenter (10:25.48) - PR
14. Grace Meyer (10:55.39)
4x400m Relay
2. 3:55.24 (Hallie Grimes | Crystal Liebenberg | Jenn Brunson | Jade Sullivan)
Pole Vault
2. Louisa Washburn (3.65m / 11-11.75) - PR
15. Sydney Woodruff (3.05m / 10-00.00)
High Jump
5. Alyssa Young (1.65m / 5-05.00)
10. Khorri Newton (1.55m / 5-01.00)
Men's
60m
14. Michael Alexander (7.076)
200m
18. Michael Alexander (22.98)
22. George Escobar (23.495)
400m
3. George Escobar (49.85) - PR
9. Spencer Shaw (51.66)
800m
4. Chris Robin (1:55.51)
7. Rayford James (1:58.45)
Mile
1. Nick Morken (4:11.59) - PR
4. Tyler Stahl (4:13.93)
7. Christian Conder (4:21.14)
10. Lou Queyrou (4:22.20)
13. Sem Sultanov (4:28.23)
3000m
1. Noah Perkins (8:27.33) - PR
6. Rob Leverone (8:42.65)
9. Anderson Bobo (9:04.56)
12. Michel Normil (9:12.70)
4x400m Relay
3. 3:23.25 (George Escobar | Michael Alexander | Spencer Shaw | Chris Robin)
High Jump
4. Bobby Harris (2.05m / 6-08.75)
8. Damian Lewis (1.90m / 6-02.75)
Â
Location:Â Birmingham, Ala. (Birmingham CrossPlex)
Date:Â Friday, Jan. 19, 2018
Results Links: HTML
Â
THE FAST START
The North Florida Track & Field teams made strong season debuts Friday at the Samford Invitational. Performances against top tier fields were highlighted by school records, personal bests and event titles
Â
AROUND THE TRACK
- Nick Morken won the event title in the Mile, running a PR time of 4:11 | He led a group of four UNF runners in the Top 10 with Tyler Stahl (4th), Christian Conder (7th) and Lou Queyrou (10th)
- Noah Perkins also earned an event title, posting a 3000m PR time of 8:27
- A PR by George Escobar in the 400m (49.85) helped him to a third-place finish
- Claudia Jalon set a UNF program record in the Mile, finishing second in the Olympic Development flight of the event in 4:47
- Eden Meyer continued her decorated career, capturing the 3000m crown in a time of 9:44
- Hallie Grimes notched a PR of 56.55 en route to finishing second in the 400m
Â
ON THE FIELD
- Louisa Washburn made her season debut with a PR vault of 3.65m (11-11.75) to finish runner-up in the event
THOUGHTS FROM THE TOP...
"It was a very solid start to the 2018 track season, filled with many personal bests. This was a nice meet and an excellent opener for us. I was pleased with our effort, preparation and attitude exhibited by our team.
Women's Highlights
"Claudia Jalon looked strong and was the top collegiate finisher in the Olympic Development Mile. Her time broke the school record. Eden Meyer opened with a dominating victory and also looked very swift. Louisa Washburn returned from off season surgery to set a lifetime best placing second in the pole vault. Hallie Grimes ran very well to place second in the 400 meter. She was very relaxed and will continue to drop time in the event this season."
Men's Highlights
"The men's side were led by Nick Morken winning the Mile and Noah Perkins capturing the 3000 meter. Nick had a strong finish to win the mile. Noah ran very well and won after a very good battle with Lipscomb runners. They battled back-and-forth with Noah edging them for the win. George Escobar had a very nice race running an indoor PR and taking third place." -- Head coach Jeff Pigg
UP NEXT:
North Florida continues its indoor season with a second meet hosted by Samford on Saturday at the Birmingham CrossPlex facility.
UNF RESULTS
Women's
60m Hurdles
16. Dakota Hirmer (9.26)
20. Jade Sullivan (9.423)
22. Crystal Liebenberg (9.78)Â
400m
2. Hallie Grimes (56.55) - PR
6. Crystal Liebenberg (59.07)
10. Jade Sullivan (1:00.09)
13. Jenn Brunson (1:01.18)
15. Destiny Snape (1:02.67)
16. Dakota Hirmer (1:04.09)
800m
5. Skye Zeller (2:20.73)
9. Harley Horsley (2:25.66)
Mile
10. Hannah Evans (5:24.71)
Mile OD
2. Claudia Jalon (4:47.22) - PR/SR
3000m
1. Eden Meyer (9:44.92)
7. Audrey Carpenter (10:25.48) - PR
14. Grace Meyer (10:55.39)
4x400m Relay
2. 3:55.24 (Hallie Grimes | Crystal Liebenberg | Jenn Brunson | Jade Sullivan)
Pole Vault
2. Louisa Washburn (3.65m / 11-11.75) - PR
15. Sydney Woodruff (3.05m / 10-00.00)
High Jump
5. Alyssa Young (1.65m / 5-05.00)
10. Khorri Newton (1.55m / 5-01.00)
Men's
60m
14. Michael Alexander (7.076)
200m
18. Michael Alexander (22.98)
22. George Escobar (23.495)
400m
3. George Escobar (49.85) - PR
9. Spencer Shaw (51.66)
800m
4. Chris Robin (1:55.51)
7. Rayford James (1:58.45)
Mile
1. Nick Morken (4:11.59) - PR
4. Tyler Stahl (4:13.93)
7. Christian Conder (4:21.14)
10. Lou Queyrou (4:22.20)
13. Sem Sultanov (4:28.23)
3000m
1. Noah Perkins (8:27.33) - PR
6. Rob Leverone (8:42.65)
9. Anderson Bobo (9:04.56)
12. Michel Normil (9:12.70)
4x400m Relay
3. 3:23.25 (George Escobar | Michael Alexander | Spencer Shaw | Chris Robin)
High Jump
4. Bobby Harris (2.05m / 6-08.75)
8. Damian Lewis (1.90m / 6-02.75)
Â
Hodges Stadium at Visit Jax Track Aerial
Thursday, July 06
Turf Field & Three-Lane Track
Thursday, July 06
UNF Track Invite
Monday, June 25
Manny Velasquez Comeback
Monday, June 25
