Purple and Gold’s Parrett Runs at Final Qualifier

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The Defiance College men's track and field team wrapped up its last scheduled meet Friday, May 17, one weekend before the National Collegiate Athletic Association Div. III National Championships. Competing at the Gregory Final Qualifier was sophomore Troy Parrett. [Results]

The Cedarville, Ohio, native took part in just the 800-meter run and finished in sixth place with a time of 1:53.39. Parrett was hoping to improve on his record time he set at Grand Valley State one week ago, but came up just short.

With the completion of today's action, the men's and women's track and field squads have now concluded their regular season. As it stands currently, senior Tom Postema and junior Kim Bingley will be representing the Yellow Jackets at nationals beginning next Thursday. The first event kicks off at 2 p.m. and a complete schedule of event times at the championships is posted on each squad's home page.