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Track & Field 4/6/2024 5:38:00 PM

Kelsch sets program record in discus as Track & Field wraps up Ebanks Invitational

FAIRFAX, Va. – It was a banner day for the Salisbury University track and field teams during the 2024 Dalton Ebanks Invitational, featuring top performances highlighted by Logan Kelsch making a mark in the Sea Gull record book on Saturday afternoon at George Mason.

HOW IT HAPPENED
MEN

With a huge 52.96m (173' 9.25") discus throw, Logan Kelsch took fourth overall and finished as the top Division III participant, but more importantly set the Salisbury track and field program record in the event – he currently has the second-best throw record in the nation. Jacob Reeves finished with a 39.5m (129' 7.25") effort on the day in the same event.
In the javelin, Cameron Hasko finished sixth at 55.81m (183' 1.25").
Rashawn Markman picked up where he left off on Friday, taking second place in the triple jump with a 14.70m (48' 2.75") leap.
Setting a new personal record in the 400m, Kai Smith took first place in the event over 56 other finishers, running a 48.42-second race. Rounding out the other Sea Gulls in the event were Mike Heinz in 13th at 49.94 seconds, Hayden Myers in 24th at 51.62 seconds, and Ryan Temple in 32nd at 52.45 seconds.
Those same four also finished second in the 4x400m, setting a team best for the season at 3:17.50 with Smith leading off, Myers taking the second leg, Temple the third, and Heinz on the final leg.
Just .01 off his personal best, Aaron Dufresne ran an 11.21-second 100m.

WOMEN

Taking to the triple jump, Emma Christman finished 12th but set a personal record of 10.63m (34' 10.75").
Finishing fourth amongst Division III competition and 10th overall, Kailey Jarboe had a throw of 31.97m (104' 10.75") in the discus.
Kennedy Atkins ran a 17.27-second race to represent the Sea Gulls in the 100m hurdles.
In the 100m, Karia Forvil set a new personal best of 12.73 seconds while finishing 12th and Julie Thomas also set her record at 13.14 seconds while finishing 28th.

UP NEXT

The Sea Gulls take a quick trip up Route 13 to Dover, Del. next Saturday to Delaware State University for a one-day meet hosted by the Hornets.

Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with the New Jersey Athletic Conference for football and men's and women's swimming, and the Coastal Lacrosse Conference for men's lacrosse. With over 500 student-athletes in 21 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have celebrated 23 team national championships, 24 individual national champions, 197 conference championships, and 45 Academic All-Americans.

To Make Tomorrow Yours at Salisbury University, and learn more about Sea Gull Athletics' tradition of excellence, visit www.SUSeaGulls.com or follow on social media @SUSeaGulls.

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Players Mentioned

Emma Christman: Jumps/Sprints; Sophomore

Kailey Jarboe: Throws; Sophomore

Hayden Myers: Sprints; Sophomore

Jacob Reeves: Throws; Sophomore

Karia Forvil: Sprints; Sophomore

Cameron Hasko: Throws; Senior

Mike Heinz: Distance; Senior

Logan Kelsch: Throws; Sophomore

Rashawn Markman: Jumps/Sprints; Junior

Kai Smith: Sprints; Sophomore

Ryan Temple: Distance; Senior

Aaron Dufresne: Sprints; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Emma Christman
: Sophomore
: Jumps/Sprints

Kailey Jarboe
: Sophomore
: Throws

Hayden Myers
: Sophomore
: Sprints

Jacob Reeves
: Sophomore
: Throws

Karia Forvil
: Sophomore
: Sprints

Cameron Hasko
: Senior
: Throws

Mike Heinz
: Senior
: Distance

Logan Kelsch
: Sophomore
: Throws

Rashawn Markman
: Junior
: Jumps/Sprints

Kai Smith
: Sophomore
: Sprints

Ryan Temple
: Senior
: Distance

Aaron Dufresne
: Sophomore
: Sprints