SALEM, VA / CHAPEL HILL, NC - The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Track & Field team opened up the 2025 calendar year at the Finn Pincus Invitational and the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge. 

The Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge was highlighted by a fourth place finish in the 1000 meters from Harrison Hickman and a seventh place finish in the mile from Jacob Parkinson. Both individuals were the first non-DI finishers across the line. 

Leading the way at the Finn Pincus Invitational was Mike Karicher, who took first place in the pole vault with a school record mark of 4.76m (15-7.25). Also taking first in his event was Marcus Crumpler, who was tops in the 200m with a time of 22.58. Nick Henriques showcased his prowess in the triple jump, winning the event with a leap of 14.28m (46-10.25). Freshman Havyn Spain has hit the ground running to start his collegiate career, as he took second in both the 200m (22.58) and the 400m (50.14). Taking second in the weight throw was freshman Harrison Waddell, who set a new personal best with a toss of 16.16m (53-0.25). 

Dick Taylor Invite - Top-10 Finishers

• 60m dash
  • Rodney Tabb - 9th, 7.04
• 1000 meters
  • Harrison Hickman - 4th, 2:39.66
  • Christian Cabascango - 9th, 2:43.60
• Mile
  • Jacob Parkinson - 7th, 4:15.54

Finn Pincus Inviational - Top-10 Finishers

• 60m dash
  • Corey Baker - 7th, 6.98
• 200m dash
  • Marcus Crumpler - 1st, 22.58
  • Havyn Spain - 2nd, 22.58
• 400 meters
  • Havyn Spain - 2nd, 50.14
• 60m Hurdles
  • Liam Sutton - 3rd, 8.36
  • Kahlil West - 9th, 8.74
• Pole Vault
  • Mike Karicher - 1st, 4.76m (15-7.25)
  • Steven Phan - 8th, 4.16m (13-7.75)
• Long Jump
  • Nikolas Cardillo - 6th, 6.74m (22-1.50)
  • Kahlil West - 7th, 6.66m (21-10.25m)
• Triple Jump
  • Nick Henriques - 1st, 14.28m (46-10.25)
• Shot Put
  • Josh Wise - 7th, 14.73m (48-4.00)
• Weight Throw
  • Harrison Waddell - 2nd, 16.16m (53-0.25)