Track and Field | 4/28/2016 8:21:00 PM

SAN MARCOS, Texas – This weekend the Texas State track and field teams host the Bobcat Classic at the Bobcat Track and Field Stadium. The meet begins Friday afternoon and will conclude on Saturday.
 
"We are excited to compete at home this weekend in front of our friends, family and fans," said Jody Stewart, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country. "We are known for having a fast track and we expect to see a lot of good times this weekend."
 
Notable teams joining the Bobcats at the meet will be Michigan, South Florida, Houston, Texas and Texas A&M. Also competing will be a strong contingent of professional athletes.
 
Texas State has 59 of the top marks and times in the Sun Belt Conference with De'Quad Binder (800m), Chelsie Decoud (high jump), Tramesha Hardy (400m), De'Marcus Porter (400m) and Antonisha Stewart (100m hurdles) leading the conference. Both of the Bobcats' 4x400m relay teams and men's 4x100m relay have the fastest times as well.
 
Friday sees the javelin and discus events contested beginning with the women's javelin at 10 a.m. The first event on Saturday will be the women's 5,000-meter run at 8 a.m. followed by the men's race. Women's hammer throw starts the field events at 9 a.m. Races on the track resume at 3 p.m. with the 4x100m relays.
 
At 2 p.m., the Bobcats seniors will be recognized at the track for their contributions to the program.
 
The meet schedule, live results and heat sheets can be found on the Texas State track and field schedule page.