MOBILE, Ala. – The South Alabama Track & Field team delivered a dominant performance at home, capping off the regular season with an impressive showing at the Jaguar Invitational. Jadon Thomason set a new school record, while several athletes not only set personal bests but also moved up in the program's all-time rankings.
Freshman Jadon Thomason stole the spotlight by breaking the school record in the 110-meter hurdles, clocking an impressive 13.94, which not only secured him the event win but also earned him a qualifying spot for the NCAA East Regionals.
In the javelin throw, Calli Stokes made her mark by throwing 47.31 meters, improving to fifth all-time in program history.
Will Frederick, primarily known as a pole vaulter, added a new accomplishment to his resume by running a blistering 10.54 in the 100 meters, earning second place and securing the ninth-fastest time in school history.
Samuel Mika continued his dominance in the hammer throw, claiming his fourth win of the season with a toss of 57.97 meters (190-02).
Bobby Gray also etched his name into the record books, winning the shot put with a throw of 16.56 meters (54'4), which moves him to ninth all-time in program history.
In the 3000-meter steeplechase, Sacha Perrier clocked a time of 9:10.87, marking the ninth-fastest time in school history.
The 200 meters saw a dominant performance from three Jaguars. Javon Glenn sprinted to a 21.22, securing first place and the sixth-fastest time in program history. Dallas Beck claimed second with a 21.42, while Alex Johnson finished third with a 21.43, earning the tenth-fastest time in school history.
Freshman Presleigh Montalvo continued to shine, winning the 100 meters with the fifth-fastest time in Jaguar history and the 200 meters with the seventh-fastest time.
In the 3000-meter steeplechase, Charleen Elizondo held strong, crossing the line in 4:38.41 to secure the victory.
Allie Germann made history in the 100-meter hurdles, running a time of 13.85, which is the third-fastest in program history.
Dianna Goodman claimed her third win of the season in the pole vault, clearing 3.95 meters (12-11 ½).
In the long jump, Leila Mcclough had a breakthrough performance, winning her first career event with a leap of 5.57 meters (18-3.25), while Jamie Willis matched her mark to take second.
Flora Dupans won the shot put with a throw of 13.62 meters.
Finally, Teneal Els launched the discus to 48.80 meters (160-01), earning the No. 5 spot in school history.
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The Jags will now set their sights on the Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Harrisonburg, Va. on May 8-10.
