Georgian Court Track and Field made a significant impact at the Shippensburg Midweek PR Bonanza, breaking three school records and winning five out of eight CACC weekly awards. Daizhae' Brown was named CACC Field Athlete and Rookie of the Week, achieving personal-best marks in both the triple jump (37-10) and long jump (18-2.25). Freshman Barone Vankline set two GCU records in the 100m and 200m dashes, earning CACC Track Rookie of the Week honors. Mark Linton also made headlines with a record-breaking hammer throw of 180-6, while Chuck Smith achieved a personal-best in the long jump. The team gears up for their final regular season competitions and the Penn Relays.

By the Numbers
  • Georgian Court set three school records at the meet.
  • Daizhae' Brown鈥檚 triple jump is currently the best in the CACC this season.
  • Barone Vankline's times of 10.66 (100m) and 21.30 (200m) lead the conference.
  • Mark Linton鈥檚 hammer throw of 180-6 is a new all-time record for GCU.
  • Chuck Smith recorded a long jump of 22-1.50, ranking him sixth in GCU history.
State of Play
  • Regular season for Georgian Court Track and Field concludes next week.
  • Three throwers, including Linton, will compete at the prestigious Penn Relays.
  • The rest of the team heads to the TCNJ Lions Invitational on the same weekend.
What's Next

The team looks to build on their recent successes with key performances at the upcoming Penn Relays, which could further enhance their rankings and recognition. Preparations intensify for the CACC Championship meet as they aim to maintain momentum from their record-breaking achievements.

Bottom Line

Georgian Court Track and Field鈥檚 impressive performances this season highlight the depth of talent within the program, suggesting a strong possibility of continued success in future competitions and championships.