At the South Alabama Invitational, the Spring Hill College track and field team showcased outstanding performances as Ethan Elliott and Grant Nastasibroke school records during the meet on Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, freshman Elliott surpassed a six-year-old record (39.50m) in the men’s hammer, achieving a new mark of 43.50m and securing seventh place. Sophomore runner Nastasi shattered a four-year-old record (22.70) in the men’s 200m with an impressive time of 22.23, clinching the sixth spot.
Nastasi continued his stellar performance on Saturday, claiming first place in the men’s 100m with a swift time of 10.87. He beat multiple Division I opponents from South Alabama, Southern Miss and Troy.
Elliott showcased his versatility by finishing fourth in the men’s shot put, recording a mark of 14.34m. His strong performance shined in a strong field that featured national-championship level talent.
In the women’s 400m event, there were notable performances from Spring Hill. Abbygail Kinlock finished fifth with a time of 1:11.28, followed by Evonique Miah in sixth place with a time of 1:15.69, and Latina Hall securing seventh place with a time of 1:36.05.
Meet Information
Event: South Alabama Invitational
Date: March 15-16
Host: South Alabama
Site (Location): Jaguar Track (Mobile, Ala.)
Men’s/Women’s Field Notes
– Qu’Darius Foster finished in eigth place in the men’s long jump with a mark of 6.49m.
– Quincy Curley placed fifth in the men’s triple jump with a mark of 12.22m.
– Elliott finished fourth in the men’s shot put with a mark of 14.34m.
– Elliott placed seventh in the men’s hammer with a record mark of 43.50m.
– Sanai Stringer finished eighth in the women’s javelin with a mark of 29.00m.
Men’s/Women’s Running notes
– Nastasi placed first in the men’s 100m with a time of 10.87.
– Nastasi finished sixth in the men’s 200m with a record time of 22.23.
– Theo Hubbard placed seventh in the men’s 110m hurdles with a time of 16.11.
– Kinlock finished fifth in the women’s 400m with a time of 1:11.28
– Miah placed sixth in the women’s 400m with a time of 1:15.69.
– Hall finished seventh in the women’s 400m with a time of 1:36.05.
– Cassidy Dilks placed eight in the women’s 1500m with a time of 6:37.80.
They Said It
Head Coach Craig McVey
On the meet
“Again, every event discipline is contributing to our overall level of performance. We had two school records. One in the men’s hammer held on Friday. Ethan Elliottbroke a nine-year-old school record by just short of four meters. Grant Nastasieclipsed a four-year-old school record in the 200 by .47 of a second. in the men’s 200m. ”
“Overall, we had 22 personal bests with 14 of those being top-10 performances in program history. We were fortunate to have had the weather we had Saturday. We’ll take sunny and warm over cool, rain, and windy any time.”
“This was a great continuation from March 2nd. We’re looking forward to being in Atlanta [on] Friday and Saturday for the Emory Thrills in the Hills Invitational, which is a great, huge competition. It has additional meaning this year. It’s being held at Morehouse College’s facility, which will also host our conference meet on April 25-27. Being there in advance of our conference meet is a great prep for one month from now.”
Up Next
The Badgers will compete in the Emory Thrills in the Hills Invitational starting on Friday in Atlanta, Ga.
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