Dillard University Dominates on Day One of GCAC Track and Field Championship
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SHREVEPORT, La. – Day one of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference 2023 Outdoor Track and Field Championship is in the books and Dillard University Bleu Devils lead both the men's and women's teams in the race for the title. Dillard's men earned 66 points while the women racked up 77 points. Talladega's men and women are in second place with 54 and 35 points, respectively. Wiley's men and women round out the top three teams, earning 50 and 26 points, respectively. Fans can view the live results on Saturday as well as Friday's five finished events on the official meet results website.
The top three finishers in each event are named to the All-GCAC team.
Men's First Place Results- Friday, April 18, 2024
4x800 Relay: Wiley University- 8:11.51 (Jaden Cole, Javoun Goldsby, Jaylon DOnson, Christian Lacy)
Men's 200m: Jamaal Morris, Jr., Dillard University, 21.32
Men's Long Jump: Christopher Watson, Dillard, 6.84m
Men's Discus: Jonathan Kitchen, Dillard University, 38.41m
Men's Javelin: Xavier Hutchinson, Wiley University, 43.53m
Women's First Place Results - Friday, April 18, 2024
4x800 Relay: Dillard University- 11:00.57 (Jaelynn Hoffman, Kennedy Timmons, Brooklyn Acosta, Tazia McGee)
Women's 200m: Kevell Byrd, Dillard University, 24.24
Women's Long Jump: Meeyesha Tutt-Mootouo, Wiley University, 5.15m
Women's Discus: Jacquelyn Bowers, Fisk, 34.094m
Women's Javelin: Charra Bridges, Dillard University, 27.36m
As part of the GCAC 2024 Track and Field Championship, local youth were treated to a morning with Shreveport celebrity Robert "Super-Mann" Blount for Fit for Life Friday. He spoke with high-school students from Minden, Caddo Parrish, and the Shreveport area about life's endless possibilities when they remain serious about their education and relentlessly pursue their dreams. Super-Mann was joined by one of his clients, Yalisha, who is also a weekend anchor at KTAL 6 News (Shreveport). She talked about her quest to become a competitive bodybuilder, and her journey to becoming a reporter. GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes also welcomed the students, some of whom were from her alma mater, Minden High School. Fit For Life Friday ended with line dancing.
"This was such a great event," said Baker Barnes. "Our community engagement and outreach activities are always fun and give us an opportunity to listen to the needs of the communities we serve. I'm grateful for the work of Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission to connect us with Super-Mann and bring this initiative to life."
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