HICKORY, NC - The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's and Women's Track & Field teams took part in the LR Bears open on Saturday, their final meet before conference on Wednesday and Thursday. 

The men saw five first place finishers. In the running events, Jacob Parkinson won the 1500 meters with a time of 3:56.55, while Antonyio Davis set a new personal best of 14.85 when he crossed the line first in the 110m hurdles. Steven Phan and Mike Karicher tied for the top honors in the pole vault, while Harrison Waddell continued his strong season with a first place throw of 49.87m in the hammer throw. 

The women saw Emily McDonnell (800) and Daniela Flores-Gutierrez (1500) finish in the top-three in their respective running events, while Harper Ramsdale (Pole Vault) and Savannah Nippa (Hammer) took third in theirs. 

The Bears will host the SAC Championships for the second straight year this upcoming Wednesday and Thursday in Hickory. More information will be posted in the coming days.

Top-Three Finishers - Men

• 1500 Meters
  • Jacob Parkinson - 1st, 3:56.55
• 5000 Meters
  • Henri Kommorrowski - 2nd, 16:10.01
  • Till Binsteiner - 3rd, 16:44.82
• 110m Hurdles
  • Antonyio Davis - 1st, 14.85
  • Kahneil Budham - 3rd, 15.40
• Pole Vault
  • Steven Phan - 1st, 4.30m (14-1.25)
  • Mike Karicher - 1st, 4.30m (14-1.25)
  • Aaron Jennings - 3rd, 4.15m (13-7.25)
• Shot Put
  • Josh Wise - 3rd, 13.95m (45-9.25)
• Discus
  • Rubens Joseph - 3rd, 42.82m (140-6.00)
• Hammer
  • Harrison Waddell - 1st, 49.87 (163-7.00)
• Javelin
  • Josh Wise - 3rd, 52.59m (172-6.00)

Top-Three Finishers - Women

• 800 Meters
  • Emily McDonnell - 2nd, 2:25.11
• 1500 Meters
  • Daniela Flores-Gutierrez - 3rd, 5:17.99
• Pole Vault
  • Harper Ramsdale - 3rd, 3.04m (9-11.75)
• Hammer
  • Savannah Nippa - 3rd, 42.20m (138-5.00)