What a GREAT start to the season! In several events, the competition was won on the winner’s last attempt or second to last attempt. I look forward to a thrilling indoor season with so many timely and clutch performances in the season opener!
Men High Jump
Carson Thomas of Franklin Pierce won the men’s high jump event, clearing 6’ 5.5”, a half inch below his personal best. Carson’s teammate, Antonio Adams cleared 6’ 3.5” to secur second place. UMass Lowell’s talented multi-event athlete Camren Allian also cleared 6’ 3.5” locking down third place on count backs.
Men Pole Vault
Vincent VanMaaren of Williams tied his person best to win the competition, clearing 14’ 11”. University of Maine’s Thomas McCormack cleared a personal best of 14’ 5.25” to place second in the men’s pole vault. Maxim Lussier, representing Merrimack College, vaulted 13’ 11.25” to place third in the event.
Men Long Jump
The University of Maine has a strong jumping squad, sweeping the podium for the long jump and claiming the top two spots in the men’s triple jump. Conor Morin soared close to his personal best on his last jump, winning the men’s long jump competition with a jump of 22’ 8”. Billy Albertson, multi-event competition had a solid long jump opening competition, placing second with a leap of 22’ 7”. Billy’s teammate Will Rush had a good jumping day, placing third with a jump of 22’ 6.25”. Will also competed in the triple jump, placing second in that event.
Men Triple Jump
University of Maine teammates grabbed the top two spots for the men’s triple jump. Conor Morin won the event with a hop, skip and jump of 46’ 3.5”. Conor’s teammate Will Rush jumped to 45’ 2.5” for second place. Enson Enoch, representing the aptly-named Bounce Squad, jumped to a personal best of 44’ 11.5” to secure third place.
Men Shot Put
Zanthius Collins of Bridgewater St. began his season with a win, putting the shot 48’ 1.25” on his second to last attempt. Second place went to Ian Camerato of UMass Lowell with a mark of 47’ 8”. Matthew Charpentier’s put (Bates College) won third place with his mark of 46’ 6”
Men Weight Throw
Daniel Blatman of Merrimack College had marks over sixteen meters and won the competition with a throw 55’ 6.25”. His throw was a personal best with the thirty-five-pound ball. Jared Ptaszek of Merrimack College did not waste the offseason. He threw an indoor personal best, 54’ 6.5”. Assumption College freshman Jayden Wilkins placed third with a throw of 52’ 3.75”, securing third place on his last throw.
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