Barnes and Woods post program top-10 times at WHAC Championships

ADRIAN, Mich. - The Defiance College men's track team ended the WHAC Championships on a high note with a pair of notable performances and numerous PRs at O'Laughlin Stadium at Siena Heights on Thursday and Friday.

Zyon Woods finished the 110-meter hurdles in 10th place with a time of 14.88, marking the third-fastest time in program history. JVontae Barnes also registered a top-10 with the eighth-fastest 400 meter race at 49.84, which was an NAIA B Standard time with an eight-place finish. 

In addition to their standout performances, Tyjon Mance also PR'd in the 400 meters in 50.64. The 4x400 relay team clocked their best race of the year at 3:26.74, placing seventh. Additionally, Cole Armstrong registered the lone field event results with a personal best 11.38 meter throw, placing 20th.

Indiana Tech won their 12th straight WHAC title as a team. Jake Stephens was honored as part of the WHAC's Champion of Character Team.

Men's Track Results

• 100 meters, Prelims: Marcus Snell, 11.23 (15th)
• 110 meter Hurdles, Prelims: Zyon Woods, 14.88 (10th, PR)
• 400 meters: JVontae Barnes, 49.84 (8th, NAIA B, PR); Tyjon Mance, 50.64 (14th, PR)
• 1500 meters: Eli Fortman, 4:48.89 (27th)
• 5000 meters: Jake Stephens, 19:29.91 (32nd)
• 4x400 Relays: Barnes, Snell, Fortman, Mance, 3:26.74 (PR)

Men's Field Results

• Cole Armstrong, 11.38m (20th, PR)

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