By Charles Baynum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hood College’s track and field team has been making significant strides this season, with several athletes achieving personal bests and setting new records. Despite finishing with just two points in the most recent meet, the Blazers continue to demonstrate resilience and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the standout athletes, Juan Barberena secured a spot in Hood College\u2019s all-time Top 10 leaderboard for the 400-meter run. His time of 51.97 seconds earned him a ninth-place finish, showcasing his growth and potential in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chris Sappe displayed endurance in the 1-mile run, finishing in 4:35.85 to secure 11th place. Additionally, in the 5000-meter race, Alex Seskar clocked a time of 15:59.28, finishing in 15th place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 200-meter dash, Jamel Mins placed 16th with a time of 23.19 seconds. Although Hood College finished at the bottom of the team standings, these individual performances highlight the potential within the program. Lebanon Valley College dominated the meet, securing first place with 118 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamel Mins, who has been a dominant force in sprinting, faced a setback due to a hamstring injury that sidelined him for a month during the indoor season. However, he remains determined to make his final collegiate outdoor season a memorable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m coming off a hamstring pull, so the record I want\u2014which is the 100-meter\u2014might not be attainable before I graduate,\u201d Mins stated. \u201cI will still be shooting for it, though. I definitely think I will break the 200-meter record, which is 21.91 seconds. I\u2019ve run 21.92 twice in my career, so I\u2019m right there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mins\u2019 ambition extends beyond just setting records; he aims to reclaim his title as the 100-meter champion, despite his recent injury struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIndoor season lit a fire in me because I was unable to run to my ability,\u201d Mins explained. \u201cI was out for a month with my hamstring injury, so I will be putting everything into this outdoor season.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"