Mississippi State
Alabama Relays (O)
Four MSU Athletes Lead The Pack After Day One Of Multievents At Alabama Relays
March 26, 2009 | Track & Field
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.-Mississippi State men's and women's track team had an impressive showing at the first day of the Alabama Relays.
“In all we had a great day today,” head coach Al Schmidt said. “I was really impressed with the first day of the [Alabama] relays from both the men and women.”
In the heptathlon, senior Marrissa Harris regionally qualified in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.68 seconds. Harris ended day one of the heptathlon in first place with 3,334 points. Not far behind was junior LaQuinta Aaron who is currently third with a total of 3,203 points.
In the decathlon, senior Darryl Brady is in second place with 3,682 points after five events scored. Freshman Trevarus Christian had a remarkable opening day scoring 3,618 points, and is currently ranked third.
“We wanted to get Christian's feet wet today and he ended up having a great day,” Schmidt said. “In all, today went well and we are looking forward to tomorrow.”
The Alabama Relays will continue tomorrow with the conclusion of the heptathlon and decathlon beginning at 9:30 a.m
Women's Heptathlon Day 1 Results
MSU: 3. LaQuinta Aaron, 3,203 points
Men's Decathlon Day 1 Results
Day 1 Individual Leader: Tim Grier, 3,738 points, Unattached
MSU: 2. Darryl Brady, 3,682 points; 3. Trevarus Christian, 3,618 points
