SALEM, Va. – The WildCats traveled to Salem, Va. for the Joe LaRocco Invitational hosted by Roanoke College on Saturday and posted all-around performances
In the 60-meter prelims, the WildCats placed nine athletes in the field, with Ja’mar Smith leading the way by finishing fourth in 7.08 seconds to advance to the semifinals. Jeff Mendscole (7.13), Jahlil Weekes (7.15, PR), and James McLean (7.26) also qualified, joined by Kyle Kurtz (7.30, PR) and Leander Jackson (7.34). Immanuel Williams and Savion Thomas, along with Xavier Calloway, rounded out the Wildcats’ competitors with solid efforts.
The momentum continued in the 60-meter semifinals, where Smith clocked a 7.05 to place fifth and advance. Weekes followed with another personal record at 7.11, while McLean added a PR of his own with a 7.15. Mendscole narrowly missed advancing with a time of 7.21, and Kurtz recorded another personal best at 7.28 in the semifinals. Jackson also competed in the semifinal round, finishing in 7.39…