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14 Year Old Record is Broken At War Hawk Classic

14 Year Old Record is Broken At War Hawk Classic
Posted: Apr 19, 2023

ABILINE, TEXAS- The Southwestern University Track & Field Teams traveled to participate in the War Hawk Classic, hosted by McMurry University on April 15-16. This would be the last regular season track meet before the SCAC Conference Championships. The Men's team walked away with some fantastic results, including 15 new Personal Records. 

Jamal Maxey set a new school record for the long jump at the 2023 War Hawk Classic with a leap of 7.28m, besting the previous mark of 6.99m that had stood since 2008. Maxey's outstanding performance also secured him the top position in the SCAC rankings for the men's long jump. Maxey has been names SCAC Field Athlete of the Week. 

"Jamal Maxey has set a new SU T&F school record for the men's long jump at the War Hawks Classic with a 7.28m. This achievement is particularly impressive as he broke the previous record of 6.99m that had stood since 2008. Maxey's outstanding performance also secured him the top position in the SCAC rankings for the men's long jump," said Coach Eboh.

Personal Records: 

"Gary and Andrew missed a big chunk of the early and mid-season rehabbing from off-season injuries and working hard to get back to training regularly. I'm so happy that they were able to get to racing without restriction. They both executed the race plan we talked about extremely well, especially considering that it was both of their first time racing 5k on the track. There's not much time left this season, but they both have a lot of room to grow with a consistent summer and I'm very much looking forward to that progress, " said Coach Joe Sponsel.

 

"With a ton of PRs, season bests, and another couple school records at McMurry, the team is gaining some momentum and is set up very well for the conference meet at home this weekend. With another week to sharpen up and get rested, we are in a good place to be at our very best when the stakes are raised this weekend. It was just about the best pre-conference meet we could have asked for," stated Coach Eboh. 

Click HERE for Full War Hawk Meet Results. 

Next up for the Pirates is the SCAC Conference Championships hosted by Southwestern University on April 22 & 23. More information about the Championships can be found HERE.