Catamount Classic Results

CULLOWHEE, N.C.-- The Mars Hill men's and women's track teams each competed at the Catamount Classic Saturday. Each team turned in several notable performances at the event.

The men's team was led by strong performances in distance events. Derek Gibson took first overall in the 5000 Meter run with a time of 15:44.88, which topped his previous personal best by 35 seconds. Mars Hill had a strong performance overall in the 5000 Meter, as Alex Griggs took second, Brady Adcock placed fourth, Carter Benge finished fifth, and Kiel Bollero came in sixth in the event.

Issac Phyall set a personal best in the High Jump with a height of 5' 10.75". Jaymz Fagaragan set a personal best in the Javelin, with a throw of 139' 7". Eric Blackburn won his heats in both the 800 and 1500 Meter events.

The women's team was paced by a personal best from Savannah Maisel, who turned in a personal-best 5:34.18 in the 1500 Meters. Jessica Viscusi turned in a time of 2:26.71 in the 800 Meters.

The track and field teams will compete again at the Winston-Salem State Invite on March 30-31.