Torres Claims Back-to-Back ASUN High Jump Titles

Saturday, February 29

Lynchburg, Va.

All Day

University of North Florida

ASUN Indoor Championship

2/29/2020 8:53:00 PM | Men's Track

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The North Florida men's track & field finishes the second day of the ASUN Indoor Championships with gold, silver and two bronze medals.

IN THE FIELD

Jaasiel Torres claimed his second straight conference title in the high jump with a mark of 2.09m (6' 10 ¼")

ON THE TRACK

Jared Vazquez (4:09.32) placed third in the mile, followed close behind by Leo Queyrou (4:11.00) who placed fourth
Nathan Jubran claimed the Ospreys' second bronze medal in the 5000m, covering the track in 14:17.83
George Escobar placed second in the 400m with a time of 48.48

NEXT UP
The North Florida track and field teams will split the outdoor track opening weekend at the Florida State Relays March 27 and the Raleigh Relays March 28.

PIGG'S POINTS
High Jump
"Jaasiel had another strong ASUN Championship competition. He really knows how to bring his a game when it counts. He and Coach Greg Krupa thought they had some things figured out this week and they were right. He jumped very well for his third straight ASUN Championship."

Mile
"Jared ran a tough race in a very strong field to finish an impressive third. Leo also had a good run with his fourth-place finish. They both competed well and we will build on this indoor season for a stronger outdoor season."

5000m
"All of our guys ran lifetime bests in a great 5000 race. It was a strong team effort with three guys finishing in scoring positions. Led by Nathan with a third-place finish who ran a gutsy race. Rob Leverone closed out his indoor career with a nice battle among the top pack most of the race. Freshman Aidan O'Gorman had a great debut in the race with a strong sixth-place finish.

400m
"George is a great competitor and lined up and delivered today. His second-place finish was impressive. He is great and is such a good teammate."
-- Head coach Jeff Pigg