Friday, March 21
Orlando, Fla. / UCF Soccer and Track Complex
University of North Florida
at
Black & Gold Invitational - Day 1
Track & Field Takes On UCF Black & Gold Invitational
3/20/2025 3:00:00 PM | Men's Track, Women's Track
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida track and field is preparing for an exciting season-opening road trip to compete in the Black & Gold Invitational at the UCF Soccer and Track Complex. The event is set from Mar. 21-22, where UNF will take on strong competition and strive for standout performances in their events.
The Ospreys are coming off a successful home-opening outdoor meet, where they dominated the distance races with Aaron Schimke and Laci Watford recorded personal-bests with top finishes in the 10,000m race. EJ O'Gorman also made waves with a top placement as well in the 5000m event in her return back from a season-long injury.
Men
Women
The Ospreys will make their way to Raleigh, N.C., to compete in the Raleigh Relays over two days of action from Mar. 27-28.
The Ospreys are coming off a successful home-opening outdoor meet, where they dominated the distance races with Aaron Schimke and Laci Watford recorded personal-bests with top finishes in the 10,000m race. EJ O'Gorman also made waves with a top placement as well in the 5000m event in her return back from a season-long injury.
LAST TIME OUT
Men
- Schimke was the standout performer on the men's side, clocking a best of 14:39.29 in the 5000m.
- Ilias El Khattabi led the Ospreys' 1500m runners, securing a runner-up finish with a time of 3:51.18.
- Rashad Hemissi, Ladarius Tellis, and El Khattabi delivered strong performances in the 800m, finishing fourth through sixth.
- Colton Lawson and Alejandro Romagosa put up a solid showing in the 5000m, placing fifth and sixth.
Women
- Watford delivered the best race of her collegiate career, clocking an impressive 17:25.39 as the top finisher in the 5000m event.
- O'Gorman made a triumphant return from a year-long injury, placing first overall in the 1500m with a time of 4:39.06.
- Madeline Castillo, Brooke Yates, and Abigail Williams followed closely behind Watford to secure the top four overall spots in the 5000m.
- Jada Williams had a strong showing in multiple events, finishing as the runner-up in the 800m, while Annika Buser took third.
UP NEXT
The Ospreys will make their way to Raleigh, N.C., to compete in the Raleigh Relays over two days of action from Mar. 27-28.
Players Mentioned
D
/ Women's Track
D
/ Women's Track
D
/ Men's Track
MD
/ Men's Track
D
/ Men's Track
D
/ Men's Track
D
/ Men's Track
Sprints/MD
/ Men's Track
D
/ Women's Track
D
/ Women's Track
D
/ Women's Track
D
/ Women's TrackHodges 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
