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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (March 23, 2024) —Despite the less than ideal weather conditions, the Morgan State men's outdoor track and field team competed at the Maryland Invitational this weekend.
The competition took place at the Kehoe Track and Field Complex, which was chilly with occasional wind and rain, making the track and field events even more challenging for the athletes. The athletes pushed through the conditions.
Eight teams, along with a track club, had gathered at the venue, all eager to show off their skills and compete. Among the teams were some familiar names, such as Bowie State, Colgate, Coppin State, Howard C.C. (Md.) and host Maryland.
In the 100m dash, Adrian Holley ultimately emerged as the victor, crossing the finish line with a personal best time of 10.81 seconds. His teammate Antonio Sims wasn't far behind, clocking in with a PR at 10.94 seconds to secure the second-place spot. It was a close race, with just a fraction of a second separating the top two runners. Omari McKenzie also put on an impressive performance, finishing in fifth place with a personal best time of 11.08 seconds.
Other Highlights
• Perry Bennett ran in the 5000m, crossing the finish line in a personal best time of 15:41.19.
• Davian Gray and Devion Bryant competed in the men's 1500m. Gray finished with a time of 4:08.33, meanwhile Bryant finished with a 4:17.27 time.
• Jonnie Maple and Omari McKenzie participated in the 400m collegiate. Maple raced to a 10th place finish with a time of 51.93, followed by McKenzie who placed 13th with a 523.93.
• In the 800m, Davian Gray secured a 10th place finish with a time of 2:01.99. Devion Bryant crossed the finished line in 13th place with a 2:04.29.
• In the 4x100m relay, Morgan's quartet consisting of Omari McKenzie, Adrian Holley, Tarique Gooden and Jared-Zane Achindu, crossed the finish line in a time of 44.26, earning them a well-deserved third place.
• Aaron Bhagwan ran in the men's 400m hurdles, crossing the finish line in 1:01.59 to finish in 4th place.
• Isaac Rankin turned in a personal best time of 23.92 in the 200m dash.
• Zackery Dillon threw a 14.56m to take 2nd place in the men's shot put.
Maryland Invitational
March 22-23, 2024
Kehoe Track and Field Complex
College Park, Md.
5000m
9. Perry Bennett, 15:41.19
11. Jackson Waller, 16:48.86
1500m
8. Davian Gray, 4:08.33
14. Devion Bryant, 4:17.27
100m
1. Adrian Holley, 10.81
2. Antonio Sims, 10.94
5. Omari McKenzie, 11.08
14. Jared-Zane Achindu, 11.75
—. Derick Robinson, DNS
400m
10. Johnnie Maple, 51.93
13. Omari McKenzie, 52.93
—. Antonio Sims, DNS
—. Dante Jackson, DNS
800m
10. Davian Gray, 2:01.99
13. Devion Bryant, 2:04.29
4x100m Relay
3. Morgan State, 44.26
(O. McKenzie, A. Holley, T. Gooden, J. Achindu)
400m Hurdles
4. Aaron Bhagwan, 1:01.59
—. Tarique Gooden, DNS
200m
15. Isaac Rankin, 23.92
18. Jared-Zane Achindu, 24.98
—. Derick Robinson, DNS
—. Demier Shipley, DNS
—. Dante Jackson, DNS
Discus
—. Zackery Dillon, ND
High Jump
—. Isaac Rankin, NH
Pole Vault
—. Malik Brown, NH
Shot Put
2. Zackery Dillon, 14.56
Up Next
The Bears will compete at the Towson Invitational next Friday, March 29th at Johnny Unitas Stadium..
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