Track & Field Returns to Action for First Time in 2019 at HBCU Battle on Friday Evening

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Coppin State men's and women's track & field team returns to action for the first time since December 1 when it heads to the Big Apple for the HBCU Battle Friday afternoon. The starting gun from the New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory is set for 5 pm.  Over 15 schools from all collegiate levels are expected to compete, including a couple of MEAC institutions.
 
Last Time Out (Men): On the men's side, Joseph Amoah was named the MEAC Track Athlete of the Week after winning the 60m Dash at the Fast Track Season Opener in 6.72, which was then the fastest time in NCAA Division I.  His time is currently third in the Nation.  Anija Addison also earned a top five finish, clocking a 1:59.75 in the 800m.  Top ten finishes were recorded by Elijah Noel in the long jump (21-8), Balvin Richards in the Shot Put (48-10.75), Tyrek Goy in the High Jump (6-0.5) and Theodore Westcarrr in the 200m Dash (22.73).
 
Last Time Out (Women): Tre'J Johnson led the Eagles with a first place finish in the long jump (17-11) and second place in the triple jump (37-3.25).  Erykah Jerome and Tatiana Ogundeko took third in the 400m Dash and Mile in times of 58.30 and 5:12.11, respectively.  Alanna Newby led CSU in the throws with a toss of 41-9.25 in the shot put.  The 400m Dash was a showcase of CSU depth as Ivonna Hoskins, Jamsine Henery and Janee Quailes ran impressive times behind Jerome.  Cathryn Lane also impressive in the short sprints with a 7.92 and 25.49 in the 60 and 200m Dash.  In the pole vault, Aidan Alston cleared 9-10.
 
Men's Entries
60m: Joseph Amoah, Joseph Manu, Theodore Westcarr, Elijah Noel
60m Hurdles: Joseph Amoah, Aaron Lewis, Kymere Pritchett, Tyrek Goy
200m: Joseph Manu, Theodore Westcarr, Justin Turner, Nku Henry
400m: Justin Turner, Nku Henry
500m: Anija Addison
800m: Cheyenne Johnson, Yonatan Mendoza
Long Jump: Elijah Noel, Theodore Westcarr, Damon Rodwell
Triple Jump: Elijah Noel
High Jump: Tyrek Goy
Shot Put: Balvin Richards, Jona Hanson
4x400m Relay: Multiple Entries
 
Women's Entries:
60m: Cathryn Lane, Atashia Wells, Erika Hightower
60m Hurdles: Randi Bohler
200m: Cathryn Lane, Erykah Jerome, Ivonna Hoskins, Jasmine Henery, Erika Hightower, Atashia Wells
400m: Jasmine Henery, Erykah Jerome, Ivonna Hoskins
500m: Janee Quailes
800m: Tatiana Ogundeko, MyAsia Mills
Long Jump: Tre'J Johnson, Randi Bohler
Triple Jump: Tre'J Johnson
Shot Put: Alanna Newby, Kristen Deacon, Ariyana Larkins
Weight Throw: Kristen Deacon, Alanna Newby
Pole Vault: Aidan Alston
4x400m Relay: Multiple Entries
 
Up Next: Following the HBCU Battle, Coppin will travel to State College, Pa., for the Penn State national Open on January 25-26.