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Men's Track & Field

Terry Sets Long Jump Program Record at Rhodes 7-Way Invitational

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Belhaven Track & Field turned in a strong showing at the Rhodes 7-Way Invitational, the team's fifth outdoor meet of the season, highlighted by event wins, personal bests, and a program record performance.

On the men's side, Kenneth Mills continued his impressive freshman campaign. Mills won the 100 meters with a personal-best time of 11.03 seconds, marking his second consecutive first-place finish in the event. He also added a first-place finish in the high jump, clearing 1.90 meters.

The Blazers saw another major performance in the field events from Neal Terry, who set a new program record in the long jump with a mark of 7.31 meters. The jump ranks fifth in NCAA Division III this season and led the field. Terry also picked up a win in the triple jump with a mark of 14.47 meters.

On the track, Julius Phillips placed second in the 200 meters with a time of 22.63 seconds, while Leeson Taylor III finished second in the 400 meters in 51.21. Damian Sidelien added a fourth-place finish in both hurdle events, clocking in at 17.25 in the 110 hurdles and 1:00.83 in the 400 hurdles.

In the middle-distance events, Drew Duckworth posted a personal-best time of 2:01.83 in the 800 meters to lead Belhaven, while Jacob Turner followed with a 2:08.86 and Donovan Hurst recorded a 2:11.17. Peyton Vandevuss turned in a 4:52.21 in the 1500 meters.

Belhaven also saw success in the relays. The 4x100 relay team of Seth Haynes, Julius Phillips, Leeson Taylor III, and Kenneth Mills took first place with a time of 42.32 seconds. The 4x400 relay squad of Taylor, Phillips, Jaheem Cook, and Alex Reed added another win, finishing in 3:26.70.

On the women's side, Kimona Haynes continued to lead the sprint group with a third-place finish in the 200 meters, crossing in 25.08 seconds.

Yasmyne McCann added a fourth-place finish in the 100 meters with a time of 12.85 and also placed eighth in the 200 meters in 27.02 seconds. She later turned in a strong effort in the long jump, finishing fourth with a mark of 4.89 meters.

Brycelyn Townsend delivered a pair of event wins, taking first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.96 and adding another win in the 400-meter hurdles in 1:14.31.

In the distance events, Courtney Adams led Belhaven in the 800 meters with a time of 2:35.26, followed by Myisha Turner at 2:45.27 and Destiny Griffin at 3:15.81. Jocelyn Belonga recorded a time of 6:08.15 in the 1500 meters.

The Blazers have a little over a week without competition before hosting the CCS Track & Field Championships on Tuesday, April 21st.

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Players Mentioned

Courtney Adams

Courtney Adams

Sophomore
Destiny Griffin

Destiny Griffin

Sophomore
Kimona Haynes

Kimona Haynes

Senior
Myisha Turner

Myisha Turner

Senior
Jocelyn Belonga

Jocelyn Belonga

Sophomore
Brycelyn Townsend

Brycelyn Townsend

Freshman
Yasmyne McCann

Yasmyne McCann

Sophomore
Drew Duckworth

Drew Duckworth

Senior
Donovan Hurst

Donovan Hurst

Senior
Julius Phillips

Julius Phillips

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Courtney Adams

Courtney Adams

Sophomore
Destiny Griffin

Destiny Griffin

Sophomore
Kimona Haynes

Kimona Haynes

Senior
Myisha Turner

Myisha Turner

Senior
Jocelyn Belonga

Jocelyn Belonga

Sophomore
Brycelyn Townsend

Brycelyn Townsend

Freshman
Yasmyne McCann

Yasmyne McCann

Sophomore
Drew Duckworth

Drew Duckworth

Senior
Donovan Hurst

Donovan Hurst

Senior
Julius Phillips

Julius Phillips

Sophomore