
Sacred Heart Competes at Bill Ward Invitational
12/5/2021 6:28:00 PM | Men's Track and Field
Four Pioneers Finish in First Place
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— The Sacred Heart University track & field team competed at its first indoor meet of the season at the St. John's Bill Ward Invitational. Sixteen Pioneers finished in the top 5, including four first-place finishes.
On the men's side, the Pioneers saw two first year members claim a victory. Joseph Morrone set a new school record in the 300 meters with 34.64, surpassing Sebastian Pierre, who had 34.78 at the Boston University Season Opener in 2017. Owen Nassaney won the high jump with a height of 2.03m. Other top individual finishes included Rafael Mahario in the long jump (3rd - 6.97m), Cameron Croce in the weight throw (3rd - 16.84m), and Bryan Bushey (4th - 9.11 (PR)) and Corey Duncanson (5th - 9.28) in the 60-meter hurdles.
The team of Lance Hayes, Jordan Leon, Kevin Martin and Shane Negast placed fourth in the 4x800 with a time of 8:13.65.
For the women, Nicole Szilagyi won the 60-meter hurdles with a personal best of 9.07. Jennifer Pasram placed first in the pole vault with a personal best of 3.35 meters. First-year members Sydney Abitanto (3rd - 3.20m) and Jenna Engels (4th - 3.05m) also finished in the top five in the event. Other top-five finishes included Isabella Rogler (5th - 10:44.92) in the 3,000 meter, Sarah Lamoreaux (5th - 1.50m) in the high jump, Kaylee Stenderowicz (3rd - 11.17m) in the triple jump, Abbie Mokwuah (5th - 12.46m) in the shot put and Allison Plante (3rd - 14.27m) in the weight throw.
Emily Bloom, Sarah Mandelkow, Kelly Parker and Megan Schneider competed in the 4x800 relay, claiming third place with a time of 10:06.80.
Both teams head to the Rhode Island Men's Heptathlon Qualifier next weekend followed by the Yale Season Opener on Saturday.
On the men's side, the Pioneers saw two first year members claim a victory. Joseph Morrone set a new school record in the 300 meters with 34.64, surpassing Sebastian Pierre, who had 34.78 at the Boston University Season Opener in 2017. Owen Nassaney won the high jump with a height of 2.03m. Other top individual finishes included Rafael Mahario in the long jump (3rd - 6.97m), Cameron Croce in the weight throw (3rd - 16.84m), and Bryan Bushey (4th - 9.11 (PR)) and Corey Duncanson (5th - 9.28) in the 60-meter hurdles.
The team of Lance Hayes, Jordan Leon, Kevin Martin and Shane Negast placed fourth in the 4x800 with a time of 8:13.65.
For the women, Nicole Szilagyi won the 60-meter hurdles with a personal best of 9.07. Jennifer Pasram placed first in the pole vault with a personal best of 3.35 meters. First-year members Sydney Abitanto (3rd - 3.20m) and Jenna Engels (4th - 3.05m) also finished in the top five in the event. Other top-five finishes included Isabella Rogler (5th - 10:44.92) in the 3,000 meter, Sarah Lamoreaux (5th - 1.50m) in the high jump, Kaylee Stenderowicz (3rd - 11.17m) in the triple jump, Abbie Mokwuah (5th - 12.46m) in the shot put and Allison Plante (3rd - 14.27m) in the weight throw.
Emily Bloom, Sarah Mandelkow, Kelly Parker and Megan Schneider competed in the 4x800 relay, claiming third place with a time of 10:06.80.
Both teams head to the Rhode Island Men's Heptathlon Qualifier next weekend followed by the Yale Season Opener on Saturday.
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