Montevallo, AL -  Albany State track & field team continued to build momentum with strong performances at the Falcon Classic in Montevallo, AL, delivering several first-place finishes and top marks. Competing against a competitive field, the Golden Rams showcased their depth and talent in both track and field events.
 
One of the standout performances came from the women's 4x400m relay team (Zenay Rhaney, Termetrius Stone, Azzaria Brown, and Kaila Wimes), who dominated the competition with a first-place finish in 4:16.61. On the men's side, Jayvon Hutchinson put on a stellar display in the 110m hurdles, clocking 14.49 seconds to take home another first-place finish for Albany State.
 
In the sprinting events, Kibren Moore was electric in the men's 200m, securing first place with a blazing time of 21.20, while Cadence Cray took the top spot in the women's 200m, crossing the line in 24.90 seconds. In the high jump, Julianna Kern cleared 1.60m, earning first place in the event.
 
Other notable finishes included Nathalia Rowe, who clocked 56.48 seconds in the women's 400m to claim second place, and Tyler Mapson, who placed third in the men's 400m with a time of 48.37. Adoni Nembhard-Belcher delivered a solid performance in the men's 400m hurdles, finishing third in 55.90 seconds.
 
Additional strong showings came from Mayah Thompson, who placed fourth in the 100m hurdles (15.64s), and Dasia Gilyard, who secured fourth place in the women's 100m with a time of 12.28s. Kennedy Walker also finished fourth in the women's 400m hurdles (1:08.20), while Bangally Tourey placed fourth in the men's 400m (1:57.72).
 
In the field events, Mykhayla Carroll continued her consistent form, registering a mark of 11.23m in the shot put, while Jaelin Joseph cleared 1.90m in the high jump, securing fourth place.
 
Up Next
The Golden Rams will look to carry this momentum into their next competition when they travel to Statesboro, GA, to compete in the Southern Relays hosted by Georgia Southern on March 21-22. With another strong showing, Albany State will aim to continue making strides in their outdoor season
 
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently field teams in 11 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's soccer, baseball, and football. All teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.