Seattle Pacific University's track and field teams excelled at the Peyton-Shotwell Invitational, showcasing strong performances, particularly from Jada Sarrys and Tawaf Aboudou. Sarrys secured second in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, while Aboudou established a new program record in the 200-meter dash at 21.60 seconds. Relay teams added to the success, with both the men's and women's 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays earning top spots, contributing to a weekend filled with impressive finishes.

By the Numbers
  • Jada Sarrys recorded times of 12.19 seconds in the 100m (2nd place) and 24.91 seconds in the 200m (2nd place).
  • Tawaf Aboudou ran 21.60 seconds in the 200m, setting a new program record.
  • The men's 4x400 relay team finished with a time of 3:19.80.
State of Play
  • The Falcons excelled in multiple events with numerous top-three finishes across both men's and women's competitions.
  • Aboudou's performance adds significant recognition to the program with a new record in the 200m.
What's Next

The Falcons will split their squad for upcoming competitions, participating in the Stanford Invite and the Whitworth Peace Meet on April 3 and 4, respectively, where they look to build on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

Seattle Pacific's strong showing at the Peyton-Shotwell Invitational highlights the team's growing talent and competitiveness, especially with emerging athletes like Tawaf Aboudou leading the way into future meets.