ALBANY, GA – The Thomas University Men's Track and Field team competed at the Alice Coachman Invitational hosted by Albany State University on Saturday. The Night Hawks faced one of the toughest weather conditions this season at the Rober Cross Track and Field Complex throughout the meet. Despite the grueling conditions, three Freshmen Night Hawks led the way for the Green and White with several new school records.
Freshman Darian Mills continues to be an outstanding performer for the Green and White. The Port St.Joe, Fla native competed in the 400 meters, taking a first place finish with a time of 48.73 for a new school and personal record. Mills also participated in the 200 meter for a fifth place finish with a time of 22.34.
Freshman Michael Eady shined bright in the 100 meter run. The Valdosta, Ga native ran a new school best of 10.88 for a second place finish. Additionally, Eady took another second place finish in the 200 meter with a time of 22.06.
The reigning Indoor Freshman of the Year, Seth Humphries continues to make a statement. The Branford, Fla native finished in second place in the 800 meter run for a new school and personal record of 1:57.06.
Freshman Vijay Weedon secured a top ten finish (eighth place) in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:00.47. Sophomore Sterling St-Cyr finished behind in Weedon for a top ten finish (ninth place) with a new lifetime best of 2:01.47.
Junior Justin Tomison joined the top ten party with a tenth place finish for a new lifetime of 4:19.00.
Sophomore Ethan Fralish finished in third place in the Long Jump for a mark of 6.56 meters. Sophomore Jaquim Evans also competed in the Long Jump for a new lifetime best of 6.53 for a fourth place finish.
Junior Tyrese Henderson competed in the Triple Jump notching a new lifetime best of 12.99 meter for a fifth place finish.
UP NEXT: Thomas University will look to rest and prepare leading up to the SUN Conference Outdoor Championships in two weeks.
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