Track and Field Wraps Up Season Opener in South Carolina

Saturday, February 1

Columbia, S.C.

All Day

University of North Florida

South Carolina Challenge

Jaasiel Torres crossing over the bar in the high jump

Photo by: Todd Drexler/SESPORTSMEDIA.com

2/1/2020 6:57:00 PM | Men's Track, Women's Track

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The North Florida track & field wrapped up the season opener with strong performances at the South Carolina Challenge.

IN THE FIELD

Kaley Petrosky won the high jump with a mark of 1.69m, a personal best
Jaaisel Torres placed fourth in the high jump invite, jumping 2.03m

ON THE TRACK

Sydnie Steele covered the track in 2:14.18, placing third in the 800m
George Escobar placed fifth with a time of 1:53.76 in the 800m

NEXT UP

South Carolina Indoor Open, Sat. Feb. 22

PIGG'S POINTS
Women
"Syd competed well in the 800m as she always does. She beat some good people and I'm sure fast times will come as we progress in the season. Kaley has a great day in the high jump and jumped a personal best. She has been working very hard in all aspects of her jumping and it was great to see that compute to a new PR."-- Head coach Jeff Pigg

Men
"Jaasiel has a nice opener and is just getting started in what is going to be a great season. George ran a fast 400m yesterday and today was a nice season opener in the 800m. He is one tough competitor and he just needs to refine his indoor form and he will be even faster."-- Head coach Jeff Pigg