First Day of Bulldog Relays Sees Four Wins for State

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First Day of Bulldog Relays Sees Four Wins for State

March 26, 2021 | Track & Field

Day 1 Results

Amy Warren also moved into the top-5 all-time in the triple jump.

By: Madelon Allen, Assistant Coordinator/Communications

STARKVILLE – The first meet of the outdoor season started off well for the Bulldogs of Mississippi State, with several first-place finishes on day one of the Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays.

Starting off action for the day were the men's and women's hammer throws, with Francesca Chambers finishing in fourth with a new personal best on the women's side. Trent Zelden came in 14^th for the men, while Daniel Pepper fouled.

Continuing field action, Jhordyn Stallworth came in fourth in the women's discus. In the men's discus, Jeremiah Pierce finished fourth, Cade Finley finished seventh, and Daniel Pepper was ninth.

The high jump saw great action on the women's side, with Asia Poe coming in first place with a new personal-best height of 1.77m. In second was Helen Claire Edmonds, while Aley Woodberry came in fifth and Emilia Lesniak finished in eighth. Woodberry finished at a personal best as well, at 1.67m. Both Tierra Hooker and Kennedy Jackson finished at a no height.

The relays started off with the 4x800m, with the Bulldog women coming in second place at 9:07.58 with the group of Zoe Brito, Emma Tucker, Breja Hooks, and Ashley Melcherts. The men's squad came in first place with the lineup of Gabriel Moronta, Freddie Jackson III, Omari Hammond, and Giacomo DeLuca. DeLuca sealed the deal, crossing the finish line in 7:43.74.

The 400m dash had freshman Jada McDougle come in fourth place at 55.20, with teammates San'Toria Harris coming in 12^th and Shar Nichols coming in 29^th. On the men's side, Leon Clarke took first place with a personal best 47.50. In 12^th was Keldrick Edwards, in 14^th was Montel Hood, tied for 38^th was Okheme Moore, and in 41^st was Kareem Agostino.

The triple jump saw several Bulldogs make the finals, with Amy Warren coming in first and breaking into the top-five all-time at Mississippi State at 12.69m. Alexis Farley came in fifth, and Jada Grant rounded out the Bulldogs performances in 11^th. On the men's side, Keshun Byrd finished in second with a new PR of 15.58m.

In the men's 4x200m relay, the lineup of Sema'J Daniels, Cameron Crump, Jordan Barrow, and Samuel Smith came in second place in 1:25.99.

Finishing off the day was the men's 5000m, with five Bulldogs running. Lake Spradling had the fastest time of the Dawgs, coming in 14^th in 15:21.38. In 15^th was Jacob Warner, 26^th was Colby Freeman, 29^th was Luke Zacharias, and in 32^nd was Matthew Ray.

Men's Results
Hammer: Denzel Comenentia, Unattached, 73.72m (241'10.25")
MSU: 14. Trent Zelden, 41.74m (136'11.25"); -- Daniel Pepper, foul

Discus: Zach Hancock, Alabama Huntsville, 55.87m (183'3.5")
MSU: 4. Jeremiah Pierce, 49.04m (160'10.75"); 7. Cade Finley, 48.04m (157'7.25"); 9. Daniel Pepper, 47.10m (154'6.25")

4x800m Relay: MSU, Gabriel Moronta, Freddie Jackson III, Omari Hammond, Giacomo DeLuca, 7:43.74

400m: Leon Clarke, MSU, 47.50
MSU: 12. Keldrick Edwards, 48.27; 14. Montel Hood, 48.57; T38. Okheme Moore, 52.01; 41. Kareem Agostino, 52.92

Triple Jump: Ineh Emmanuel, William Carey, 16.08m (52'9.25")
MSU: 2. Keshun Byrd, 15.58m (51'1.5")

4x200m Relay: Southern Miss, 1:23.27
MSU: 2. Sema'J Daniels, Cameron Crump, Jordan Barrow, Samuel Smith, 1:25.99

5000m: Evan Del Rio, Mississippi College, 14:40.45
MSU: 14. Lake Spradling, 15:21.38; 15. Jacob Warner, 15:23.02; 26. Colby Freeman, 15:53.52; 29. Luke Zacharias, 16:00.64; 32. Matthew Ray, 16:16.32

Women's Results
Hammer: Samantha Kunza, Alabama, 61.13m (200'6")
MSU: 4. Francesca Chambers, 52.49m (172'2")

Discus: Taylor Gorum, Alabama, 51.01m (167'4")
MSU: 4. Jhordyn Stallworth, 45.65m (149'9")

High Jump: Asia Poe, MSU, 1.77m (5'9.75")
MSU: 2. Helen Claire Edmonds, J1.67m (5'5.75"); 5. Aley Woodberry, J1.67m (5'5.75"); 8. Emilia Lesniak, J1.62m (5'3.75"); Tierra Hooker, NH; Kennedy Jackson, NH

4x800m Relay: Kennesaw State, 8:52.77
MSU: 2. Zoe Brito, Emma Tucker, Breja Hooks, Ashley Melcherts, 9:07.58

400m: Natassha McDonald, Alabama, 52.31
MSU: 4. Jada McDougle, 55.20; 12. San'Toria Harris, 56.79; 29. Shar Nichols, 1:00.63

Triple Jump: Amy Warren, MSU, 12.69m (41'7.75")
MSU: 5. Alexis Farley, 12.23m (40'1.5"); 11. Jada Grant, 11.24m (36'10.5")

Day two of the Bulldog Relays brings the much-anticipated javelin action, as well as much more. Live results can be found on the Home Information Page on HailState.com.

A full recap and final results from the entire meet will be posted to HailState.com at the conclusion of competition.

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