Broncbuster men compete at Washburn All-Kansas Invite

By Mike Pilosof

Topeka, KS-The Broncbuster men competed in the Washburn All-Kansas Invite on Saturday at Washburn University.

In the field, Jalen Jackson and Fabian Nava finished sixth and seventh respectively in the men's long jump (6.44 ad 6.26 meters), while Cameron Collins took home seventh in the triple jump with a season-best mark of 11.67 meters.

On the track, Jose Ruiz ran a personal best mile (4:59.56) followed by teammate Luis Lozano (5:09.97). Meantime, Angel Ayala posted a time of 2:04.68 in a challenging 800-meter field.

"These boys all had a very productive day, and I give them kudos for their big performances," Head Coach Emmett Statzer said.

Debonaire Williams set a new personal best in the shot put (10.55 meters), while former Holcomb High School star, Isaiah Armstrong won his preliminary heat in the 400-meter dash (52.18 seconds). Jereun Wagner recorded a personal best time in the 200 meters (22.82) before posting a time of a 7.20 seconds in the 60 meter-dash. And the 4x400 team of Matiyron Easley, Angel Ayala, Armstrong, and Williams) clocked a season-best time of 3:35.29.

The Broncbusters return to action on Sunday, Jan. 31 at Pittsburg State.