22 Mar 2023 Bears excel at Richard Martin Jr. Invitational last weekend
CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Bears Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams hosted the Richard Martin Jr. Invitational last weekend.
The Bears wrapped up day two with 8 first-place finishes, 34 top-10 finishes, and 22 personal records set.
Emma Selph earned first place in the 800m with a personal record time of 2:21.56.
In the women’s 100m hurdles, Kayla Scott took first place with a personal record time of 14.40.
Kamaria Russell placed first in the women’s 400m with a personal record time of 58.81.
Preston Barker placed first in the men’s 100m with a personal record time of 10.88.
Taylor Conway placed first in the women’s 400m hurdles with a time of 1:04.30.
Parker Benefield secured the first-place spot in the men’s Pole Vault with a jump of 4.50m (14-9.0).
In the women’s 4×400 relay, UCA team A consisting of Grace Deshotels, Ayana Harris, Kendelle McCoy, and Symone Quiles placed first with a time of 4:18.25.
In the men’s 4×400 relay, UCA team A consisting of Preston Barker, Wesley Suen, TyJuan Huffman, and Tyrone Luckett placed first with a time of 3:34.31.
Women’s Personal Records
Kiara Williams, Discus, 40.05m (131-5.0)
Emma Selph, 800m, 2:21.56
Jewel Baer, 800m, 2:27.22
Kayla Scott, 100m Hurdles, 14.40
Natalie Louw, 100m Hurdles, 15.38
Kamaria Russell, 400m, 58.81
Ayana Harris, 100m, 12.20
Zadie St. Louis, 100m, 12.40
Grace Deshotels, 100m, 12.68
Sophia Schrader, Pole Vault, 3.25m (10-8.0)
Kiara Williams, Shot Put, 12.98m (42-7.0)
Men’s Personal Records
Carlos Hernandez, 5000m, 15:36.44
Beau Melancon, 5000m, 15:55.36
Bresner Austin, 800m, 2:01.09
Tomas Thompson, 800m, 2:02.58
Jackson Salsman, 800m, 2:04.60
Hayden Boyett, 800m, 2:05.81
Tyrone Luckett, 400m, 50.26
Preston Barker, 100m, 10.88
Wesley Suen, 100m, 10.89
Aidan Patton, Shot Put, 14.95m (49-0.75)
Luke Stringer, Shot Put, 11.89m (39-0.25)
Field Events
In the women’s Discus, Kiara Williams placed fifth with a personal record throw of 40.05m (131-5.0), earning the number two spot on the top-10 record list.
In the men’s Discus, Aidan Patton placed third with a personal record throw of 42.24m (138-7.0).
In the women’s Pole Vault, Sophia Schrader placed third with a personal record jump of 3.25m (10-8.0). Anne Baliel followed in fifth place with a jump of 3.00m (9-10.0).
Parker Benefield secured the first-place spot in the men’s Pole Vault with a jump of 4.50m (14-9.0).
In the women’s Shot Put, Kiara Williams placed third with a personal record throw of 12.98m (42-7.0).
In the men’s Shot Put, Aidan Patton placed third with a personal record throw of 14.95m (49-0.75). Luke Stringer placed seventh with a personal record throw of 11.89m (39-0.25).
Track Events
In the men’s 5000m, Carlos Hernandez earned second place with a personal record time of 15:36.44. Parker Jackson placed fourth with a time of 15:42.08 and Beau Melancon placed seventh with a personal record time of 15:55.36.
In the women’s 800m, Emma Selph earned first place with a personal record time of 2:21.56. Close behind, Jewel Baer placed fourth with a personal record time of 2:27.22.
In the men’s 800m, Bresner Austin placed fourth with a personal record time of 2:01.09. Right behind him, Tomas Thompson placed fifth with a personal record time of 2:02.58. Jackson Salsman placed ninth with a personal record time of 2:04.60, Johnny Cordero finished 10th with a 2:04.68, and Hayden Boyett finished 13thwith a personal record time of 2:05.81.
In the women’s 100m hurdles, Kayla Scott took first place with a personal record time of 14.40. Natalie Louw placed third with a personal record time of 15.38.
In the women’s 400m, Kamaria Russell placed first with a time of 58.81. Aubrey Elam placed fourth with a time of 1:06.27.
In the men’s 400m, Tyrone Luckett placed second with a personal record time of 50.26. Bruce White was close behind with a 51.72 to finish third.
In the women’s 100m, Ayana Harris placed second with a personal record time of 12.20. Zadie St. Louis placed fourth with a personal record time of 12.40, Ciara Tucker placed fifth with a time of 12.44, and Grace Deshotels placed seventh with a personal record time of 12.68.
Preston Barker placed first in the men’s 100m with a personal record time of 10.88. Wesley Suen was close behind in second with a personal record time of 10.89.
Taylor Conway placed first in the women’s 400m hurdles with a time of 1:04.30.
In the women’s 4×400 relay, UCA team A consisting of Grace Deshotels, Ayana Harris, Kendelle McCoy, and Symone Quiles placed first with a time of 4:18.25.
In the men’s 4×400 relay, UCA team A consisting of Preston Barker, Wesley Suen, TyJuan Huffman, and Tyrone Luckett placed first with a time of 3:34.31. UCA team B consisting of Bresner Austin, Hayden Boyett, Johnny Cordero, and Hunter Henderson placed third with a time of 3:34.99.
Live Results – http://macdonaldtiming.com/uca/
From the Coach – Head Coach Josey Weaver
“It’s great to have officially started the outdoor season. Even though we battled some cool and windy conditions, it was fun to watch our group compete on our home track. I enjoyed our seniors getting to compete for the last time here at home. Now we’ve got to keep our focus on what we can control, the work which we put in each week. If we do, that will be in a great place come May.”
