Recently, the SXU Men’s Track & Field Team has capitalized on the beautiful Chicagoland weather of late.
The Cougars took to the Chicagoland Championships, which was hosted by Lewis University (IL).
This event brings in the top talent from around the Chicagoland area.
This includes teams from both the NCAA and NAIA, as well as community colleges.
The event took place on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.
Janis Pastars (Ogre, Latvia/Cameron University) took 3rd Place overall in the 5000-meter run with a NAIA National Championship qualifying time of 14:56.
Abel Hernandez (Alsip, Ill./Shepard) took first in the 10,000-meter run with a time of 31:47.
Both Hernandez and Pastars set new Saint Xavier University records.
On Saturday, junior Brandon Gentry (Park Forest, Ill./RichEast) finished 11th overall in the
triple jump. He placed a
mark of 41’8”. Junior John Stancato (Manhattan, Ill./Lincoln- Way Central) qualified for the
100-meter final.
Stancato placed a time of 10.97. Unfortunately, Stancato sustained an injury in his 100-meter run and was unable to compete for the remainder of the event.
Sophomore Rexford Wiafe (Chicago, Ill./Calumet College/Bloom) finished in fifth place for the 800-meter run.
Senior Brian Corcoran (Chicago, Ill./ Brother Rice) finished in sixth behind Wiafe.
Wiafe recorded a 2:00 time while Corcoran finished in 2:01, literally right behind his teamate.
Lastly, junior Daniel Spencer (Frankfort, Ill./Lincoln-Way East) finished in 10th place overall in the 400-meter run.
Saint Xavier will compete this Thursday, April 24 at the Eagle Twilight Invitational. The event is hosted by Benedictine University (IL).
Friday April 25, the Cougars will compete at the Gina Relays at Hillsdale College (MI).
Tim Carroll
Senior Sports Editor
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