Saint Francis men's track and field team kicks off its outdoor season by competing in the Charlotte 49er Classic in North Carolina for the first time. Other schools participating include Duquesne, Pittsburgh, and N.C. State. The team aims to build on recent successes from the NEC Indoor Championship, where the women's team accumulated 71.5 points with multiple top finishes, while the men's team secured 32 points.

By the Numbers
  • The women's team had 17 top-8 finishes at the NEC Indoor Championship.
  • The men's long jump saw Jayden Foster achieve a distance of 6.96m for fifth place.
  • Clark Gulycz earned second place in shot put with a throw of 17.57m.
State of Play
  • Key athletes from the women's team include Anna Quackenbush, who earned multiple top-5 finishes.
  • The men's 4000m distance medley relay team finished sixth with a time of 10:37.65.
What's Next

The team will leverage their indoor season performance to improve their rankings and aim for podium finishes throughout the outdoor season. Anticipation is high as they prepare for upcoming meets beyond the Charlotte Classic.

Bottom Line

Saint Francis will look to establish itself as a competitive force in outdoor track and field, fueled by a successful indoor season and strong individual performances.