History Made:

For the first time in school history, VUU swept both the Shot Put and Discus Throw, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each event a monumental achievement for the Panther throws squad.

VUU also broke 10+ school records this season a true reflection of the team's growth and potential.

The Virginia Union University Men's Track & Field Team placed 2nd overall at the CIAA Championship, an incredible improvement from last year's 3rd-place finish!

Individual Highlights:

Zachary Jones
      •     1st Place – Shot Put
      •     1st Place – Discus Throw
      •     5th Place – Javelin Throw
      •     Highest individual scorer in the CIAA Championship with 23 total points
      •     An outstanding all-around performance congratulations, Zachary!

Franklin Kipchirchir
      •     1st Place – 5000m (15:08.77)
      •     2nd Place – 1500m

Dequan Boone – 2nd Place – Shot Put
Jabari Wilson – 2nd Place – Discus Throw (Personal Best – 46.38m)
Mychael Tucker – 2nd Place – 400m | 5th Place – 200m
Rodgers Korir – 2nd Place – 5000m | 3rd Place – 1500m
Carson Calhoun – 3rd Place – High Jump (Best Mark – 2.04m)
Tajhir Tate – 3rd Place – Shot Put (Season Best – 15.06m)
Timothy Butler – 3rd Place – Discus Throw
Jeremiah Palacious – 5th Place – Long Jump
Javelin Pinnock – 5th Place – Triple Jump
Chase Burke – 5th Place – 400m | 5th Place – 800m

Relay Teams:

4x400m Relay – 3rd Place (New School Record: 3:14.56)
      •     Darryl Wilson Jr. (1st Leg)
      •     Mychael Tucker (2nd Leg)
      •     Jeremiah Brown (3rd Leg)
      •     Chase Burke (4th Leg)

4x100m Relay – 4th Place Overall
      •     Darryl Wilson Jr. (1st Leg)
      •     Jeremiah Palacious (2nd Leg)
      •     Elijah Steele (3rd Leg)
      •     Jeremiah Brown (4th Leg)

Congratulations, fellas!

A Message from the Head Track & Field Coach Franck Charles:

"I want to start by congratulating all of our student-athletes and coaches for the amazing work they've put in throughout the season. We fell just short of our ultimate goal, but that doesn't take away from the incredible progress we've made as a program.  Despite losing two of our top student-athletes from last year and facing multiple injuries — including a serious one to Antonio Smith on day one, our team showed heart, depth, and resilience. We never made excuses. We fought and we stepped up when it mattered.  Although we didn't walk away with the championship title, I'm beyond grateful and proud," said Charles. "We're heading back to the drawing board to come back stronger next season.  Thank you to our supporters your continued belief and energy fuel everything we do."