MURRAY, Ky. – The University of Tennessee Southern track and field teams were in action over the weekend competing in the Margaret Simmons Invite. The Firehawks event was hosted by Murray State University.
Bruno Villazon, Jacob Sanchez, Silas Hatton, Kevyn Chavez, and Frankline Kipruto highlighted the men's meet with podium finishes. Villazon placed won in the 5000 meters and finished runner up in the 1500 meters. Sanchez finished third in the javelin. Hatton placed third in the long jump. Chavez took third in the 10000 meters. Kipruto finished runner up in the 5000 meters.
Claire Deaton, Lou-Anne Bernard, and Emma Vizina set top times for the SSAC in various events.
NOTABLE FINISHES
MEN'S EVENTS
5000 Meters
1.Bruno Villazon – 14:59.46 (10)
2.Frankline Kipruto – 15.26.00 (8)
1500 Meters
2.Bruno Villazon – 3:57.37 (8)
10000 Meters
3.Kevyn Chavez – 35:09.33 (6)
Long Jump
3.Silas Hatton – 6.40 m (6)
Javelin
3.Jacob Sanchez – 51.29 m (6)
Shotput
7.Lee Steakley – 13.31 m (2)
Discus
5.Lee Steakley – 42.43 m (4)
WOMEN'S EVENTS
5000 Meters
9.Claire Deaton – 19 :52.18
1500 Meters
20.Lou-Anne Bernard – 5:17.46
22.Emma Vizina – 5 :21.51
Head coach Justin Watson added this about the meet, "Every athlete we had compete either had a top 3 finish and personal or season best performance! This speaks volumes of where we are at in the heart of our season. We have an excitement and a sense of urgency to continue chasing our best marks this season. As always, we are already looking forward and are ready for the next one!" 
NEXT UP
The Firehawks will travel to Oxford, Miss., to compete in the Joe Walker Invite. The event hosted by Ole Miss will begin on April 4.
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