Tag: Track and Field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Elon University women’s track and field team saw its 2021 outdoor season end on Saturday, May 29, as the Phoenix concluded competition at the NCAA East Preliminaries at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida. FINAL RESULTS The maroon and gold saw the decorated track seasons of… Continue reading Elon Women’s Phoenix Track and Field Concludes Outdoor Campaign at NCAA East Prelims

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The High Point University women’s track and field team had three competitors on Day 4, the final day of the NCAA East Preliminary Championships, Saturday, May 29th. Alicia Dawson competed in her second event of the week in the Long Jump later on the track, Famke Heinst and Zoe Geis ran in… Continue reading HPU’s Geis and Heinst Complete Historic Careers at NCAA East Preliminary Women’s Track & Field Championships

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The High Point University men’s track and field team had two competitors on Day 3 of the NCAA East Preliminary Championships on Friday, May 28th. Chris Van Niekerk competed in his second event of the week in the discus. In his second career regional appearance, Hocine Bouchrak ran in the 3000m Steeplechase.… Continue reading HPU Men Complete Season at 2021 NCAA Track & Field East Preliminary Championships

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The High Point University Women’s Track and field team had five competitors on Day 1 of the NCAA East Preliminary Championships on Thursday, May 27th. Alicia Dawson in the long jump, Nathalie Elliott, Mackenzie Horn, and Sydney Horn in the pole vault, and Nyile Facey in the first round of the 100M… Continue reading HPU’s Sydney Horn Punches Ticket to Eugene on Day Two of the NCAA Women’s Track East Preliminary Championships

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new school-record from Melissa Anastasakis in the 1,500-meters helped her advance to the quarterfinal round for the Elon University women’s track and field team as the Phoenix opened competition on Thursday, May 27, at the NCAA East Preliminaries at Hodges Stadium. RESULTS Anastasakis clocked a time of 4:17.68 in the opening-round… Continue reading School Record Advances Elon’s Anastasakis at NCAA Women’s Track East Prelims

ELON, N.C. – Three members of the Elon University women’s track and field team will venture to Jacksonville, Fla., as Maria Ahm, Melissa Anastasakis and Scolasticah Kemei are set to represent the Phoenix at the NCAA Division I East Preliminaries on May 26-29 at Hodges Stadium on the campus of North Florida. Live Results |… Continue reading Elon Track and Field Set for NCAA East Regional

ELON, N.C. – Three members of the Elon University women’s track and field team is set to represent the Phoenix at the 2021 NCAA East Preliminary round in Jacksonville, Fla., as Maria Ahm, Melissa Anastasakis and Scolasticah Kemei are set to race at the regional meet, which runs from May 26-29. Complete Entries (Women) •… Continue reading Elon Track and Field to Send Trio to NCAA East Prelims

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A new school-record from Scolasticah Kemei in the 5,000-meters highlighted the performances for the Elon University women’s track and field team as a few members of the distance team competed at the Trials of Miles Night at the Track this weekend at Lincoln Park at Jersey City. RESULTS Kemei raced a… Continue reading Elon Women’s Track: Kemei Sets School Record at Trials of Miles Meet in Jersey City

High Point Sweeps! HPU Men Win First Big South Outdoor Track & Field Championship HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point University Men’s Track & Field won its first-ever Big South Outdoor Track and Field Championship with 265 team points. HPU finished the championship with eight individual titles. FULL RESULTS Coach Mike Esposito “I think what… Continue reading HPU Men & Women Win Big South Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Stainback and Bouchrak Claim Individual Titles; Panthers lead entering Day 3 HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point University men’s track & Field finished day two of the 2021 Big South Outdoor Championships with three individual championships and a first-place team score of 80. Live Results for Championship Wednesday Coach Mike Esposito “Pretty incredible day, love… Continue reading HPU Track & Field: Big South Championships Day 2

HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point University men’s track & Field finished day one of the 2021 Big South outdoor Championships with strong performances in the decathlon. Austen Cave posted the first podium finish of the Big South Outdoor Championship meet for the Purple & White. Panther Performances Cave earned the first 2021 Big South… Continue reading HPU Panthers Perform Well in Decathlon at Day 1 2021 Big South Outdoor Championship

High Point University track and field put together several opportunities for its student-athletes to compete this week during exams in preparation for the Big South Track and Field Outdoor Championships next week. This week the Panthers competed at the Virginia Grand Prix and also the Duke Twilight, while HPU while also prepares to have competitors… Continue reading HPU Track Recaps This Week

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Behind over 30 points scored in the 5,000-meters and three individual champions on day two, the Elon University women’s track and field team was able to pull away for a 17.5-point victory at the 2021 Colonial Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 1 at Sentara Park. RESULTS The… Continue reading Elon Women’s Track and Field Wins 2021 CAA Outdoor Championship

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Scolasticah Kemei individual title in the 10,000-meters led a strong effort for the Elon University women’s track and field team on the opening day of the Colonial Athletic Association Outdoor Championships on Friday, April 30, at Sentara Park. DAY ONE RESULTS Kemei clocked a time of 35:48.14 in the women’s 10,000-meters as… Continue reading Elon’s Kemei Crowned Champion on Day One at CAA Women’s Track & Field Championships

High Point University women’s track and field continues to heat up as the Big South Outdoor Championships approach quickly. The Panthers seem to be peaking at the right as this weekend was one full of personal bests. The PRs started Friday night (April 23rd) as Famke Heinst, Zoe Geis, and Lindsey Ickes all set PRs… Continue reading HPU Men & Women Track Recaps 4/23-4/24

ELON, N.C. – Madison George of the Elon University women’s track and field team was named one of 15 rising juniors that were selected as the recipients of the 2021 Lumen Prize. The Lumen Prize is Elon’s premier award that comes with a $20,000 scholarship to support and celebrate academic achievements and research proposals. George… Continue reading Elon Track & Field’s George Named a Recipient of the Lumen Prize

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The High Point University women’s track and field team had a record-setting weekend in Charlottesville as several Panthers rewrote history and etched brand new marks into the Panther record books. Letizia Jessica Marsico and Alicia Dawson set school records for the second straight week. Dawson outdid her performance from a weekend ago… Continue reading HPU Track Recaps Virginia Challenge

HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Elon University women’s track and field team had another strong weekend as the Phoenix continued its outdoor season at the JMU Invitational on Saturday, April 17, at Sentara Park. RESULTS Melissa Anastasakis set a new school-record in the 3,000-meter run as the Hillsdale, Ontario, native clocked a time of 9:48.72 in… Continue reading Elon Women’s Track & Field: Anastasakis Sets School-Record at JMU Invitational

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Elon University women’s track and field team had six members of its distance group compete at the Virginia Challenge on Friday, April 16, at Lannigan Field. RESULTS Scolasticah Kemei posted the second-best time in school history in the 5,000-meters, clocking a time of 16:26.65 and finishing 23rd overall. Leandra Lorenz also… Continue reading Elon Women’s Track & Field: Distance Group Sets Personal Bests at Virginia Challenge