BOSTON, Mass. – The Saint Joseph's College track and field teams competed at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic this past weekend, with the women racing on Friday and the men on Saturday. The Monks showcased several standout performances, highlighted by school records and personal bests as they continue their push toward the championship portion of the season.
"I feel both men's and women's teams are in a great spot heading into State of Maine's next weekend," said Head Coach Mike Burleson. "We added a few more strong marks this weekend, including impressive school records from Schmader, Ramadan, and Pelletier. On Friday, we saw a strong 400m performance from Ava Smart. Really proud of this group and the work they have put in since October. Look for some great individual and relay performances as we get into the championship part of the season over the next three meets."
MEET HIGHLIGHTS
Sophomore Jacob Schmader (Limington, Maine) set a new school record in the 400 meters, clocking 49.50 to place 15th overall in a loaded field. Teammate
Haytham Ramadan (Khartoum, Sudan) delivered another stellar mid-distance race, breaking the 800-meter school record with a 1:56.02 effort, placing 45th.
Junior Jacob Pelletier (Augusta, Maine) had another strong race in the 3000-meter, setting yet again another school record, crossing the line in 8:56.29.
On the women's side, Ava Smart (South Portland, Maine) recorded a season-best in the 400 meters, finishing 69th with a time of 1:03.50, while Audrey Bilodeau (Lewiston, Maine) followed behind with a 1:04.32.
Freshman Ellie Leech (Berwick, Maine) led the Monks in the Shot Put, placing 21st with a throw of 10.33m (33'10.75").
Senior Abby O'Brien (Gorham, Maine) continued to lead the Monks in the Weight Throw, placing 26th with a mark of 12.21m (40'0.75").
SPRINTS
Leech led the Monks in the 60 meters, finishing 44th (8.66). Cowan competed in the 200 meters, placing 120th (30.91). Smart placed 69th (1:03.50) in the 400 meters, with Bilodeau finishing 73rd (1:04.32).
Corriveau led the men in the 60 meters, placing 34th (7.40). Corriveau also clocked a 22.64 in the 200 meters, with Schmader following in a 22.76 and Batoosingh rounding out the event for the Monks with a 23.48.
Schmader broke the 400-meter school record, running 49.50 for 15th, with Ricker placing 47th (51.05).
Ramadan broke the 800-meter school record, with a stand out performance of 1:56.02. Keresey ran 2:00.13, while McManus finished with a time 2:07.16.
Pelletier set a new 3000-meter school record, running 8:56.29.
HURDLES AND JUMPS
Bilodeau finished 10th (10.38) in the 60-meter hurdles. Monday placed 15th (8.90) in the 60-meter hurdles (invite prelims), while Godefroy finished 8th (10.01) in the open division.
Knight recorded a mark of 11.86m (38'11") in the Triple Jump, placing 17th.
THROWS
Leech led the Monks in the Shot Put, throwing 10.33m (33'10.75") for 21st while O'Brien competed in the Weight throw with a final mark of 12.21m, (40'0.75").
RELAY PERFORMANCES
The Men's 4x400 relay team of Ricker, Ramadan, Keresey, and Schmader finished 16th (3:22.55). The 4x400 relay team of Young, Cowan, Smart, and Bilodeau finished 37th.
RESULTS
Women's Events
60 Meters
Ellie Leech (8.66, 44th)
200 Meters
Alexis Cowan (30.91, 120th)
400 Meters
Ava Smart (1:03.50, 69th)
Audrey Bilodeau (1:04.32, 73rd)
800 Meters
Emilie Defrancesco (2:49.27, 143rd)
60-Meter Hurdles
Audrey Bilodeau (10.38, 10th)
4x400 Relay
Young, Cowan, Smart, Bilodeau (4:43.02, 37th)
Shot Put
Ellie Leech (10.33m, 21st)
Weight Throw
Abby O'Brien (12.21m, 26th)
Men's Events
60 Meters
Matthew Corriveau (7.40, 34th)
200 Meters
Matthew Corriveau (22.64, 50th)
Jacob Schmader (22.76, 56th)
Noah Batoosingh (23.48, 97th)
400 Meters
Jacob Schmader (49.50, 15th)
Tyler Ricker (51.05, 47th)
800 Meters
Haytham Ramadan (1:56.02, 45th)
Isaac Keresey (2:00.13, 109th)
John McManus (2:07.16, 147th)
3000 Meters
Jacob Pelletier (8:56.29, 202nd)
60-Meter Hurdles
Tudum Monday (8.90)
Christopher Godefroy (10.01)
Triple Jump
Lawrence Knight (11.86m, 17th)
4x400 Relay
Ricker, Ramadan, Keresey, Schmader (3:22.55, 16th)
UP NEXT
The Monks return to action at the State of Maine Indoor Championships on February 8, 2025, as they gear up for championship season.
