JSU Media Relations
The Jackson State University Men and Women’s Indoor track team competed in the University of Alabama in Birmingham Blazer Invitational on Jan. 10-11.
The Tigers and Lady Tigers faced over 20 schools, two of which were HBCU’s (Alabama State and Florida A&M).
The Men’s track team showed great improvement for last week. Carson Smith improved his time in both the 60M and 60 M hurdles. Rahim Aponte (800 M), Jeremy Wilson (400 M), Jacques Williams (5000M), Markus Jackson (1000 M), Jackie Manuel (triple jump), and the DMR relay competed well and were able to improve their performances over the previous meet.
“Every week we are trying to get better,” said track coach Mark Thorne. “By the indoor SWAC Championship, we will reach our peak.”
The Lady Tigers also had some standout performances. Ky’Bria Spell through a huge personal record of 13.51 m (44’44”) in the weight throw and Cameia Alexander and Tola Balogun will pay off at the right time.”
The Tigers’ and Lady Tigers’ next meet will be on Jan. 17-18 at the University of Kentucky Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky.
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