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Men's Track & Field

Men's Track & Field Competes at Liberty Open

The Virginia Wesleyan men's track and field team competed at the Liberty Open with multiple athletes faring well throughout the events.

Sophomore Jasha Brewington led the Marlins in the 60-meter preliminaries, clocking a 7.32 in the 4th heat, placing 75th. Brewington also posted a season-best 8.55 in the 60-meter hurdles, coming in at 13th place and earning a new Division III national ranking of 85th. Senior Ja'Marri Henderson added a season-best 8.90 in the same event, placing 27th overall.

In the 400 meters, sophomore Jasha Brewington led the Marlins with a time of 53.07 and placing 57th overall. Sophomore Wataru Nakano recorded a personal-best performance in the same event with a time of 57.71.

In the 800 meters, junior Fisher Stone recorded a personal-best time of 2:02.33 in heat three, coming in 32nd overall. Additional efforts came from Jerry Watson, Casey Black, and Henning Olofsson in the middle-distance races.

Senior Ryan Koval turned in a personal-best performance, running a 4:44.70 in the mile and placing 46th. He also finished in 29th place with a time of 9:32.73 in the 3,000 meters. Sophomore Casey Black earned an 8th place finish in the 5,000 meters with a time of 16:59.33, while senior Jerry Watson finished 10th.

Junior Jordan Fielder led the way in the West Pit with a top jump of 6.08 meters (19-11.50). Sophomore Jacob Little followed with a mark of 5.61 meters (18-05.00). Junior Da'Quan Smith fouled on his attempt, while senior Jordan Hall did not compete.

First year Will Hepburn paced the shot put group with a throw of 10.93 meters (35-10.50), he placed 9th. Senior Opeyemi Kareem-Ojo recorded a mark of 9.85 meters (32-03.75), and Malik Williams added a throw of 8.82 meters (28-11.25).

Junior Jordan Fielder continued his strong performance in the jumps, posting a best leap of 13.75 meters (45-01.50). Freshman AJ Howard fouled in the event.

Senior Opeyemi Kareem-Ojo led the weight throw with a top mark of 8.92 meters (29-03.25). Malik Williams fouled on his attempt, while Will Hepburn did not record a mark.
 
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Players Mentioned

Casey Black

Casey Black

Distance
Sophomore
Jasha Brewington

Jasha Brewington

Sophomore
Jordan Fielder

Jordan Fielder

Junior
Opeyemi Kareem-Ojo

Opeyemi Kareem-Ojo

Throws
Senior
Throws
Ryan Koval

Ryan Koval

Distance, Mid-distance
Senior
Distance
Jacob Little

Jacob Little

Sophomore
Fisher Stone

Fisher Stone

Junior
Jerry Watson

Jerry Watson

Distance
Senior
Distance
Malik Williams

Malik Williams

Junior
Jordan Hall

Jordan Hall

Senior
Will Hepburn

Will Hepburn

First Year
Henning Olofsson

Henning Olofsson

First Year

Players Mentioned

Casey Black

Casey Black

Sophomore
Distance
Jasha Brewington

Jasha Brewington

Sophomore
Jordan Fielder

Jordan Fielder

Junior
Opeyemi Kareem-Ojo

Opeyemi Kareem-Ojo

Senior
Throws
Throws
Ryan Koval

Ryan Koval

Senior
Distance
Distance, Mid-distance
Jacob Little

Jacob Little

Sophomore
Fisher Stone

Fisher Stone

Junior
Jerry Watson

Jerry Watson

Senior
Distance
Distance
Malik Williams

Malik Williams

Junior
Jordan Hall

Jordan Hall

Senior
Will Hepburn

Will Hepburn

First Year
Henning Olofsson

Henning Olofsson

First Year