MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Montevallo Track & Field had a solid day at the UWA Invitational on Saturday.
Four Falcon men earned five top-finishes, as Jeremiah Fails led the way with a pair of first place finishes in the 400m (48.57) and 200m (21.52). Three other Falcon men earned top-finishers, including Tyrone Reese (110m Hurdles – 15.01), Jamell Beatty (100m – 10.90), and Marquis Trainer (400m Hurdles – 59.56). Trainer also earned a second-place finish in the 100m Hurdles with a time of 15.18. Three Falcon men earned third-place finishes in Steven Posey (200m – 22.28), Ryan Cox (1500m – 4:06.12), and Chason Howard (400m – 50.02)
Saskia Rhind led the way for the women with a pair of first place finishes in the Shot Put (11.14m) and Discus (38.30m). Four Falcon women earned second-place finishes in Khila Corrothers (Long Jump – 5.51m), Sarah Turner (800m – 2:18.82), Ka'Mya Jackson (200m – 24.98), and Alexis Valentine (3000m – 11:58.38). Kaitlyn Stephens had a solid day, earning a pair of third-place finishes in the High Jump (1.50m) and 110m Hurdles (18.79). Farrah Hawkins and Hallie Harrell also earned third-place finishes, as Hawkins placed third in the Triple Jump (11.03m) and Harrell placed third in the Long Jump (5.39m).
Montevallo closes the regular season next weekend at the UAH Rocket City Invitational.