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Track and Field

Saints Track and Field Make Weekend Stops at Regis, Fitchburg State

WESTON, Mass. – With two meets over two days, Emmanuel men's and women's outdoor track and field competed in their second event of the season, traveling to Regis College for the Regis Spring Classic on Friday afternoon.

Junior Pierre Paul Labossiere continued to rewrite the Emmanuel Track and Field record books, taking first place in the triple jump with his program record of 13.69 meters (44' 11"). He added second place in the high jump and fourth place in the long jump to go along with his record in the triple.

Senior Jahan Puryear came away with a third-place finish in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 2.60 meters. Sophomores Nicholas Ware and Ryan Bausch placed seventh in the 5,000-meter and 1,500-meter runs, respectively.

On the women's side, the triple jump duo of seniors Desiree Robinson and Cynthia Brito came in first and third, respectively, following distances of 11.17 and 10.65 meters. In the process, Brito joined Robinson for qualification to the NCAA Division III New England Championships in the triple.

Junior Ava Fisher came away with her first career win in the javelin, claiming victory following a throw of 31.14 meters (102' 2").

FITCHBURG, Mass. – On Saturday, the program made their way to Fitchburg State for the Jim Sheehan Invite.

Robinson continued her impressive weekend, adding a pair of second place finishes in the high jump and 400 meter hurdles. First-year Aida Davis came away with a second place in the 400 meters, with a time of 1:02.51, and a third place in the 200 meters, with a time of 28.66.

Labossiere placed fifth in the high jump with a height of 1.75 meters. Senior Justin Elkin posted a ninth-place finish in the shotput, with a throw of 10.89 meters.

The Saints are back in action with the Silfen Invitational, hosted by Connecticut College, on Friday and Saturday.
 
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Players Mentioned

Cynthia Brito

Cynthia Brito

Sprints
5' 7"
Junior
Justin Elkin

Justin Elkin

Throws
6' 8"
Junior
Ava Fisher

Ava Fisher

Throws
5' 8"
First Year
Pierre Paul Labossiere

Pierre Paul Labossiere

Sprints/Jumps
6' 1"
Sophomore
Jahan Puryear

Jahan Puryear

Mid Distance/Jumps
5' 11"
First Year
Desiree Robinson

Desiree Robinson

Sprints/Jumps
5' 10"
Junior
Nicholas Ware

Nicholas Ware

Distance
5' 9"
First Year
Aida Davis

Aida Davis

Sprints
5' 6"
First Year
Ryan Bausch

Ryan Bausch

Mid Distance
6' 2"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Cynthia Brito

Cynthia Brito

5' 7"
Junior
Sprints
Justin Elkin

Justin Elkin

6' 8"
Junior
Throws
Ava Fisher

Ava Fisher

5' 8"
First Year
Throws
Pierre Paul Labossiere

Pierre Paul Labossiere

6' 1"
Sophomore
Sprints/Jumps
Jahan Puryear

Jahan Puryear

5' 11"
First Year
Mid Distance/Jumps
Desiree Robinson

Desiree Robinson

5' 10"
Junior
Sprints/Jumps
Nicholas Ware

Nicholas Ware

5' 9"
First Year
Distance
Aida Davis

Aida Davis

5' 6"
First Year
Sprints
Ryan Bausch

Ryan Bausch

6' 2"
Sophomore
Mid Distance