Hinds Track and Field Excels at Jim Mize Invitational

RUSTON, La. — The Hinds Community College track and field teams posted a solid performance at the Jim Mize Invitational over the weekend, earning multiple top finishes across men’s and women’s events.

On the women’s side, Caneilia Hope led the way with an 11.27-second victory in the 100 meters. She also finished second in the 200 meters with a time of 23.56 seconds. Jaycie Wallace and Alana McGowan added depth in the 100 meters, finishing ninth and 15th, respectively. Wallace later placed 10th in the 200 meters. Kylie Norbert and Morgan Bradley finished fourth and sixth in the 200 meters.

In hurdles, Mikenzey Hodges-Woods continued her strong season with a first-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles, clocking 13.80 seconds. She also took second in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.67. Seanna-gaye Leslie finished fourth in the 100-meter hurdles, rounding out a successful event for the team. In the 400 meters, Morgan Bradley led Hinds with a fifth-place finish in 57.28 seconds, followed by Kylie Norbert and Shaniyah Walker in eighth and 10th place.

On the men’s side, Matthew Sullivan highlighted Hinds’ efforts with a victory in the 110-meter hurdles, crossing the finish line in 13.49 seconds. Nathanael Abrahams and Da’Jarian Leonard finished third and fourth in the 400-meter hurdles, with times of 53.96 and 54.01 seconds. Shadane Smith led in the 400 meters with a ninth-place finish in 48.74 seconds. Vernon Green III and Marquis Norwood also contributed in the event.

In middle-distance events, Christian Washington finished seventh in the 800 meters with a time of 2:02.41. In field events, Anthony Cooley placed sixth in the long jump with a mark of 6.58 meters. Hinds will return to competition Saturday at the LSU Alumni Gold meet in Baton Rouge. For updates, follow @HindsAthletics on Twitter and Instagram and like Hinds Athletics on Facebook.

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