Bobcats Post Strong Opening Weekend at Ted Nelson Invitational

COLLEGE STATION, Texas— Texas State track and field wrapped up competition Saturday at the Ted Nelson Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M, opening the indoor season with strong performances across two days.

The Bobcats recorded 35 top-10 finishes, two event wins and multiple record-book marks at the R.A. "Murray" Fasken '38 Indoor Track & Field Facility.

Texas State was led by first-place finishes from senior Melanie Duron and freshman Tshephang Dankuru, along with a school record from Abigail Parra and several all-time performances.

Duron made a strong start to the indoor season in the women's shot put, capturing first place with a throw of 16.58 meters (54-4.75). The mark ranks fifth in Texas State history. She also competed in Friday's women's weight throw, placing sixth with a mark of 15.36 meters.

Dankuru made an immediate impact in his collegiate debut, winning the men's high jump after clearing 2.14 meters (7-0.25). His mark ranks ninth in program history and marked the first event title of his career.

On Friday, the Bobcats found success in the men's weight throw. Manfred Mannamaa recorded a personal-best mark of 19.04 meters to place fifth overall and move into 10th all-time in program history. Marius Numrich added a personal-best throw of 16.04 meters to finish 10th, while Alberto Archundia placed 11th with a mark of 14.96 meters.

Texas State added more podium finishes in the throwing events Saturday. Henry Buckles placed second in the men's shot put with a throw of 17.48 meters (57-4.50). In the women's shot put, Sophia Haberer finished third with a personal-best mark of 15.77 meters (51-9). Hannah Kemele, Stephanie Williams, Sophie Daugard and Bostyn Baskin also placed inside the top 12.

The Bobcat distance group delivered one of the weekend's biggest highlights in the women's 3,000 meters. Abigail Parra placed third with a time of 9:29.24, setting a new Texas State school record and personal best.

In the men's 3,000 meters, Jack Deelman finished fourth in 8:21.60, a personal best that ranks third in program history. Omar Guzman followed in seventh at 8:24.07, which ranks fifth all-time, while Ivan Guzman and Anthony Sandoval also recorded top-15 finishes.

On the track, Ja'Shaun Lloyd led the men's hurdle group, qualifying for the final and placing third overall in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.82. Lloyd also recorded a top-10 finish in the men's 200 meters at 21.71. Drew Donley advanced to the 60-meter final and finished sixth in 6.84 after running 6.83 in prelims.

In the women's mile, Alexia Tiscareno Macias placed fourth with a personal-best time of 4:52.94, which ranks sixth in program history. Kimberly Gloria and Destiney Rose also recorded personal bests in the event.

Texas State's women's distance medley relay of Abigail Parra, Kila Rodas, Kathryn Evans and Alexia Tiscareno Macias placed second overall in 11:52.73, ranking sixth all-time in program history.

The Bobcats also found success across the horizontal and vertical jumps. Chris Preddie placed second in the men's long jump with a leap of 7.47 meters (24-6.25), while Isaiah Kayembe and Giovanni Walker each recorded personal bests.

Kennedy Jacquet finished fourth in the women's triple jump with a personal-best mark of 11.70 meters, and Damacio Hooks added a personal best of 14.39 meters in the men's triple jump.
Kendall Lemm and Bostyn Baskin led the women's high jumpers with eighth- and ninth-place finishes, respectively, each clearing 1.60 meters.

In the men's pole vault, Caden O'Hara placed third after clearing 5.00 meters (16-4), while Connor Skopik finished eighth.

Texas State will return to action in two weeks when the Bobcats travel back to College Station to compete in the Charlie Thomas Invitational.

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Friday
Men's Weight Throw
5. Manfred Mannamaa – 19.04 (PB) | 10th in TXST History
10. Marius Numrich – 16.04
11. Alberto Archundia – 14.96

Women's Weight Throw
6. Melanie Duron – 15.36
X – Elisabet Runarsdottir
DNS – Sophia Haberer

Saturday
Men's Shot Put
2. Henry Buckles – 17.48m/57-4.50
10. Easton Hammond – 12.46m/40-10.50
13. David Richards – 10.88m/35-8.50 (PB)

Women's Shot Put
1. Melanie Duron – 16.58m/54-4.75 | 5th in TXST History
3. Sophia Haberer – 15.77m/51-9 (PB)
7. Hannah Kemele – 13.75m/45-1.50
8. Stephanie Williams – 12.42m/40-9
9. Sophie Daugard – 12.08m/39-7.75 (PB)
12. Bostyn Baskin – 9.60m/31-6

Women's Pole Vault
13. Breanna Brandes – 3.67m/12-.50
DNP Matilde Poli – NH

Men's Pole Vault Final
3. Caden Ohara – 5.00m/16.4
8. Connor Skopik – 4.70m/15-5
DNP Charles Hanle – NH

Women's Long Jump
8. Sydney Magennis – 5.61m/18-5
14. Sophie Daugard – 5.42m/17-9.50 (PB)

Men's Long Jump
2. Chris Preddie – 7.47m/24-6.25
6. Isaiah Kayembe – 7.07m/23-2.50 (PB)
8. Giovonni Walker – 7.03m/23-.75 (PB)

Women's High Jump
8. Kendall Lemm – 1.60m/5-3
9. Bostyn Baskin – 1.60/5-3
DNP Chinenye Uzoh – NH

Men's High Jump
1. Tshephang Dankuru – 2.14m/7-.25 | 9th in TXST History
DNP Aiden Hayes – NH
DNP Easton Hammond – NH
DNP David Richards – NH

Women's Triple Jump
4. Kennedy Jacquet – 11.70m/38-4.75

Men's Triple Jump
5. Damacio Hooks – 14.39m/47-2.50 (PB)
7. Christian Soungie – 14.11m/46-3.50

Men's 60 Hurdles Prelims
3. Ja'Shaun Lloyd – 7.80 (Q)
6. Joshua Taylor – 7.94 (q)
9. Arveyon Davis – 8.00
10. Tshephang Dankuru – 8.03
11. Philip Reed – 8.09
23. Easton Hammond – 9.37

Women's 60 Hurdles Prelims
16. Sophie Daugard – 9.06 (PB)
18. Bostyn Baskin – 9.11
20. Siena Farrell – 9.26
22. Mia Gonzalez – 9.28
23. Kennedy Jacquet – 9.28

Men's 60 Meters Prelims
5. Drew Donley – 6.83 (q)
11. Aiden Sheffield – 6.96
15. Reginald Bonner – 7.07
22. Sena'i Chatman – 7.14
27. Easton Hammond – 7.38

Women's 60 Meters Prelims
21. Sai Brookins – 7.84
22. Sanaa Washington – 7.87
24. Karis Jenkins – 7.88

Women's Mile
4. Alexia Tiscareno Macias – 4:52.94 (PB) | 6th in TXST History
8. Kimberly Gloria – 5:05.07 (PB)
11. Destiney Rose – 5:11.97 (PB)

Men's Mile
10. David Mendez-Serrato – 4:19.92
14. Elias Palmer – 4:24.42

Men's 60 Hurdles Final
3. Ja'Shaun Lloyd – 7.82

Men's 60 Meters Final
6. Drew Donley – 6.84

Women's 400 Meters
12. Kerrah Evans – 57.71
16. Siena Farrell – 58.04
18. Sai Brookins – 58.08

Men's 400 Meters
20. Ethan Moffett – 50.02
23. Victor Petrov – 50.98

Women's 800 Meters
4. Kila Rodas – 2:12.99
5. Kathryn Evans – 2:17.19
8. Haley Hall – 2:21.05

Women's 200 Meters
13. Paige Archer – 24.65
24. Karis Jenkins – 26.17
27. Mia Gonzalez – 26.51
DQ - Sanaa Washington

Men's 200 Meters
10. Ja'Shaun Lloyd – 21.71
13. Aiden Sheffield – 21.87
16. Reginald Bonner – 22.17
20. Philip Reed – 22.66
22. Joshua Taylor – 22.99

Women's 3000 Meters
3. Abigail Parra – 9:29.24 (PB) | TXST School Record

Men's 3000 Meters
4. Jack Deelman – 8:21.60 (PB) | 3rd in TXST History
7. Omar Guzman – 8:24.07 | 5th in TXST History
12. Ivan Guzman – 8:31.06
14. Anthony Sandoval – 8:43.49

Women's DMR
2. Parra, Rodas, Evans, Macias – 11:52.73 | 6th in TXST History

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Players Mentioned

Breanna Brandes: Pole Vault; Sophomore

Melanie Duron: Throws; Sophomore

Sophia Haberer: Throws; Junior

Aiden Hayes: Jumps; Sophomore

Elias Palmer: Distance; Junior

Abigail Parra: Distance; Sophomore

Victor Petrov: Multis; Sophomore

Chris Preddie: Jumps; Sophomore

Kila Rodas: Distance; Sophomore

Elisabet Runarsdottir: Throws; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Breanna Brandes
: Sophomore
: Pole Vault

Melanie Duron
: Sophomore
: Throws

Sophia Haberer
: Junior
: Throws

Aiden Hayes
: Sophomore
: Jumps

Elias Palmer
: Junior
: Distance

Abigail Parra
: Sophomore
: Distance

Victor Petrov
: Sophomore
: Multis

Chris Preddie
: Sophomore
: Jumps

Kila Rodas
: Sophomore
: Distance

Elisabet Runarsdottir
: Sophomore
: Throws