LEWISTON, Maine – The Saint Joseph's College men's track and field team turned in a strong all-around effort at the Maine State Indoor Championships on Saturday at Bates College-Merrill Gymnasium, highlighted by a title in the high jump, a runner-up finish in the long jump, and several top-eight performances on the track and in the throws.

"We competed well today, and I feel this group is ready for the conference championship next week," said Head Coach Mike Burleson. "Our season-long work continues to show through strong performances from both our men's and women's teams. They are locking in, bringing good energy and doing the little things right which are all key this time of year to find individual and team success."

"Stephen Pierre delivered a standout performance, winning the high jump, placing second in the long jump, and breaking the school record in the hurdles—earning him Maine State Championship Field Athlete of the Meet honors, the first in program history," added Burleson. "His performance reflects the caliber of athlete he is and highlights the continued growth of our program."

SPRINTS
In the 60 meters, senior Abdirizak Abukar led the Monks with an 8th-place prelim finish in 7.30, while sophomore Nico Vesprini clocked 7.79 in his heat.

Senior Noah Batoosingh continued his consistent season in the 200 meters, placing 12th in 23.95. Junior Aidan Mills added an 18th-place finish in 24.71, and freshman Terrance Medina crossed in 27.05.

In the 400, junior Jacob Schmader placed 9th overall in 52.64, with Mills doubling back for 13th in 53.47.

MID-DISTANCE AND DISTANCE
In the 800 meters, sophomore Isaac Keresey battled through a tactical race to place 7th in 2:02.90, adding two points to the team total. Harrison Fields ran 2:13.63, while seniors Kyle Benson (2:26.43) and EJ Sungubele (2:34.68) rounded out the Monks' entries. Junior Haytham Ramadan started but did not finish.

Senior Jacob Pelletier continued his reliable form in the 3000 meters, placing 6th in 9:03.12 for three more points. In the 5000, senior Alexey Seredin clocked 16:38.44 to finish 9th in a deep field.

HURDLES
The Monks put together another strong day in the 60-meter hurdles.

Freshman Stephen Pierre ran 8.53 in the prelims to hit the New England Division III provisional standard, while sophomore John Read advanced with an 8.77, also at the provisional mark. In the final, Read placed 6th in 8.73, adding three points to the team score, with sophomore Dalton Feeney contributing depth after a 10.07 in the prelims.

Pierre's prelim performance also broke the Saint Joseph's school record in the 60-meter hurdles, adding to an already historic day.

JUMPS
The jumps crew led the way for Saint Joseph's with multiple podium finishes.

Pierre dominated the high jump, winning the event with a clearance of 1.92m (6' 3.5"), a mark that meets both the New England Division III automatic and provisional standards and earns 10 points. Sophomore Junior Antonio and sophomore Martinho Codo both cleared 1.67m (5' 5.75"), placing 8th and 10th, respectively, as the Monks stacked three athletes in the event.

In the long jump, Pierre picked up a second podium finish, placing 2nd with 6.79m (22' 3.5") for eight more points. Junior Devonte Prom (5.83m), freshman Nick Munyanez (5.65m), senior Carl Peters (5.52m), Vesprini (5.33m), and freshman Patrick Murphy (4.08m) provided strong depth across both flights.

Munyanez added a 5th-place finish in the triple jump with a best of 12.52m (41' 1"), contributing four points, while Peters reached 11.31m (37' 1.25"). Prom fouled out but continued to add competitive presence in the pit.

Keresey also competed in the pole vault, clearing 3.40m (11' 1.75") to finish 12th.

THROWS
The throws group continued its steady progression with solid marks in both the shot put and weight throw.

In the shot put, sophomore Dalton Feeney led the way with a best of 11.07m (36' 4"), followed by senior Alexander Greslick at 9.76m (32' 0.25"), sophomore Anthony Vasquez at 9.73m (31' 11.25"), freshman Brandt Bishop at 9.33m (30' 7.5"), and Medina at 8.66m (28' 5").

Freshmen Daven Duquette and Cameron Gonyer again paced the Monks in the weight throw with marks of 11.55m (37' 10.75") and 11.28m (37' 0.25"), respectively. Greslick (10.06m / 33' 0.25"), Bishop (9.93m / 32' 7"), junior Gabryel Balch (9.78m / 32' 1"), and Vasquez (9.30m / 30' 6.25") rounded out a deep Saint Joseph's contingent.

FULL RESULTS
Men's 60 Meters (Prelims)
Abdirizak Abukar – 7.30 (8th)
Nico Vesprini – 7.79 (21st)

Men's 200 Meters
Noah Batoosingh – 23.95 (12th)
Aidan Mills – 24.71 (18th)
Terrance Medina – 27.05 (23rd)

Men's 400 Meters
Jacob Schmader – 52.64 (9th)
Aidan Mills – 53.47 (13th)

Men's 800 Meters
Isaac Keresey – 2:02.90 (7th, 2 pts)
Harrison Fields – 2:13.63 (13th)
Kyle Benson – 2:26.43 (16th)
EJ Sungubele – 2:34.68 (19th)
Haytham Ramadan – DNF

Men's 3000 Meters
Jacob Pelletier – 9:03.12 (6th, 3 pts)

Men's 5000 Meters
Alexey Seredin – 16:38.44 (9th)

Men's 60-Meter Hurdles (Prelims)
Stephen Pierre – 8.53 (NE DIII provisional, school record)
John Read – 8.77 (NE DIII provisional)
Dalton Feeney – 10.07

Men's 60-Meter Hurdles (Final)
John Read – 8.73 (6th, 3 pts, NE DIII provisional)

Men's High Jump
Stephen Pierre – 1.92m / 6' 3.5" (1st, 10 pts, NE DIII auto/provisional)
Junior Antonio – 1.67m / 5' 5.75" (8th, 0.5 pts)
Martinho Codo – 1.67m / 5' 5.75" (10th)

Men's Pole Vault
Isaac Keresey – 3.40m / 11' 1.75" (12th)

Men's Long Jump
Stephen Pierre – 6.79m / 22' 3.5" (2nd, 8 pts, NE DIII auto/provisional)
Devonte Prom – 5.83m / 19' 1.5" (14th)
Nick Munyanez – 5.65m / 18' 6.5" (16th)
Carl Peters – 5.52m / 18' 1.5" (18th)
Nico Vesprini – 5.33m / 17' 6" (20th)
Patrick Murphy – 4.08m / 13' 4.75" (24th)

Men's Triple Jump
Nick Munyanez – 12.52m / 41' 1" (5th, 4 pts)
Carl Peters – 11.31m / 37' 1.25" (12th)
Devonte Prom – NM

Men's Shot Put
Dalton Feeney – 11.07m / 36' 4" (14th)
Alexander Greslick – 9.76m / 32' 0.25" (24th)
Anthony Vasquez – 9.73m / 31' 11.25" (25th)
Brandt Bishop – 9.33m / 30' 7.5" (27th)
Terrance Medina – 8.66m / 28' 5" (32nd)

Men's Weight Throw
Daven Duquette – 11.55m / 37' 10.75" (12th)
Cameron Gonyer – 11.28m / 37' 0.25" (13th)
Alexander Greslick – 10.06m / 33' 0.25" (16th)
Brandt Bishop – 9.93m / 32' 7" (17th)
Gabryel Balch – 9.78m / 32' 1" (19th)
Anthony Vasquez – 9.30m / 30' 6.25" (21st)