MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Tennessee Southern track and field teams were in action over the weekend beginning their second season of competition. The Firehawks battled in the Falcon Classic hosted by Montevallo University.
Bruno Villazon and Lee Steakley highlighted the men's meet with a third-place finishes. Villazon placed third in the 5000 meters. Steakley finished third in the discus.
NOTABLE FINISHES
MEN'S EVENTS
5000 Meters
3.Bruno Villazon – 15:07.51 (6)
8.Frankline Kipruto – 15.32.71 (1)
3000 Steeplechase
8.Amon Rotich – 11:09.47 (1)
Javelin
7.Jacob Sanchez – 155'9" (2)
Shotput
5.Lee Steakley – 43'1.5" (4)
Discus
3.Lee Steakley – 149'5" (6)
WOMEN'S EVENTS
5000 Meters
8.Claire Deaton – 20 :05.68 (1)
1500 Meters
7.Lou-Anne Bernard – 5:13.19 (2)
Head coach Justin Watson added this about the meet, "Altogether it was a cool meet for our season opener. The weather was unkind to us, plus a massive shift in scheduling due to the inclement weather. Regardless, our team performed well against the stout D2 competition. Freshman Lee Steakley and Bruno Villazon were massive standouts and there were multiple program bests and conference leads from Amon, Claire, Lou-Anne, Jacob, Bruno, Frank, and Lee."
NEXT UP
The Firehawks will travel to Murray, Ky., to compete in the Margaret Simmons Invite. The event hosted by Murray State will begin on March 21.
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