Men's Track & Field Post Strong Effort at Coyote Classic
Colby’s men’s track and field competed at the Coyote Classic in Salina, KS this weekend, turning in a solid overall team effort with several top-5 finishes across all events.
SALINA, Kan. - Colby's men's track and field competed at the Coyote Classic in Salina, KS this weekend (April 17–18), turning in a solid overall team effort with several top-5 finishes across all events.
On the track, Redith Stubbs led the way in the 400m with a strong third-place finish in 49.82. Finley Beaven also had a productive meet, placing 17th in the 100m (11.32) and coming back to finish 6th in the 200m with a time of 22.98. In the 400m, Leonardo Clement (50.43), Jonathan Mader (51.60), Jairus Turrbiates (51.63), and Walter Parker (51.23) all contributed strong efforts in a competitive field. Harley McPherson added a 4th-place finish in the 400m hurdles with a time of 57.89.
In the relays, Colby picked up two strong performances. The 4x100m relay team of Javano Bridgewater, Walter Parker, Finley Beaven, and Harley McPherson placed 3rd overall with a time of 42.66, marking the 8th-best 4x100m time in program history. The 4x400m relay team of Leonardo Clement, Javano Bridgewater, Jairus Turrbiates, and Walter Parker placed 2nd with a time of 3:20.60, earning another top finish on the track.
In the field events, Jared Cox led the way in the discus with a 4th-place finish at 145-3.00, followed by Tamario Petty (13th, 123-8.00), Sumner Homolka (16th, 117-1.00), and Deangelo Delancy (22nd, 97-4.00). In the hammer throw, Tamario Petty placed 8th (134-10.00), while Jared Cox finished 14th (130-10.00) and Deangelo Delancy 27th (94-2.00). Homolka also delivered a strong javelin performance, placing 3rd overall with a mark of 158-10.
Overall, the Trojans put together a steady team performance with multiple top-five finishes and strong relay showings, highlighted by two top-three relay results and a podium finish in the 400m. Colby now turns its attention to the Alex Francis Classic in Hays on Thursday (April 23) as they continue the outdoor season.
Full Colby Men's Results
100m
17th – Finley Beaven – 11.32
200m
6th – Finley Beaven – 22.98
400m
3rd – Redith Stubbs – 49.82
7th – Leonardo Clement – 50.43
10th – Jonathan Mader – 51.60
11th – Jairus Turrbiates – 51.63
13th – Walter Parker – 51.23
400mH
4th – Harley McPherson – 57.89
800m
25th – Junior Edouard – 2:05.85
1500m
25th – Dakotah Kotchuck – 4:39.56
4x100m Relay
3rd – Javano Bridgewater, Walter Parker, Finley Beaven, Harley McPherson – 42.66
4x400m Relay
2nd – Leonardo Clement, Javano Bridgewater, Jairus Turrbiates, Walter Parker – 3:20.60
Discus
4th – Jared Cox – 145-3.00
13th – Tamario Petty – 123-8.00
16th – Sumner Homolka – 117-1.00
22nd – Deangelo Delancy – 97-4.00
Hammer
8th – Tamario Petty – 134-10.00
14th – Jared Cox – 130-10.00
27th – Deangelo Delancy – 94-2.00
Javelin
3rd – Sumner Homolka – 158-10.00