The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announces its Track and Field weekly honors for the week ending in March 9.
Women’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week
Sprinter
Chemekea Davis, Freshman, Benedict College
The freshman made a big splash at the Palmetto Meet held in Mt. Pleasant, SC last weekend. She finished first in the 200 meter event with a time of 24.69, while finishing second with a 12.11 mark in the 100 meter event. In addition, she anchored the Lady Tigers 4 x 100 meter relay team, which finished first at the meet with a time of 47.6 meters.
Mid-Distance
Stephanie Rhoden, Freshman, Benedict College
Rhoden, freshman making a mark for Benedict, ran a 49.70 at the Palmetto Classic, which is the fastest time in the conference this short season.
Distance
Olivia Traylor, Sophomore, Albany State
The sophomore ran a 2:24.86 in the 800 meter events and in the 1500 meter event she ran a 5:02.69 at the BSC “Southern Invitational” held in Birmingham, AL last weekend.
Field Events
Euphemia Edem, Junior, Stillman
Event: Long Jump Hometown:
Edem jumped 5.52 meters at the BSC Southern Invitational last week. The junior also has the best long jump distance in Division II after she leaped 5.91 meters (19’3.75 feet) at the Mississippi College Season invitational.
Men’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week
Sprinter
Jeffrey Henderson, Junior, Stillman
Henderson blew away the field at the BSC Southern Invitational in the 100 meter event with a time of 10.6 for a first place finish at the meet. He also anchored the Tigers 4×1 team which finish first place at the meet with a time of 41.03.
Mid-Distance
Sidney Buchannon, Junior, Albany State
Buchannon finished third in the Birmingham-Southern Invitational in the 400 meter event with a time of 49.84 at the meet. He also has the second fastest 200 meter time in the conference this season with a 22.56.
Distance
Deon Clifford, Freshman, Benedict
Clifford, a freshman, ran a 15:42.61 at the Savannah State Tiger Relays, which is the top time for a distance runner this season in the SIAC.
Field Events
Daniel Dent, Junior, Stillman
Dent finished second in the long jump with a 6.77m jump at the Birmingham-Southern meet. In his first outdoor meet of the season, at the Mississippi College Opener Invitational, Dent posted a Division II best 7.25m jump.
Here is a look at the Top 3 Performers in each Track and Field Event this season.
(Source: www.tfrrs.org)
100m (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Jeffrey Henderson, JR, Stillman | 10.6 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
| Garrett Reynolds, JR, Albany State | 10.88 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
| Hoderick Lowe, FR, Tuskegee | 11.04 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
100m (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Chemekea Davis, FR, Benedict | 12.11 at Palmetto Classic 3/8/13 |
| Lanequa Borders, FR, Albany State | 12.19 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
| Jermeshia Kellogg, FR, Benedict | 12.56 at Palmetto Classic 3/8/13 |
200m (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Hoderick Lowe, FR, Tuskegee | 22.33 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
| Sidney Buchannan, FR, Albany State | 22.56 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
| Garrett Reynolds, JR, Albany State | 22.63 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
200m (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Chemekea Davis, FR, Benedict | 24.69 at Palmetto Classic 3/8/13 |
| Lanequa Borders, SO, Albany State | 25.53 at Albany State 3/8/13 |
| Jermeshia Kellog, FR, Benedict | 25.65 at Palmetto Classic 3/8/13 |
400m (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Tabareyon Jones, JR, Albany State | 49.70 at Savannah State Tiger Relays 3/2/13 |
| Sidney Buchannon, FR, Albany State | 49.84 at BSC “Southern Invitational” 3/8/13 |
| La’Quintin Garner, SO, Stillman | 50.57 at Mississippi College Season Opener 3/1/13 |
400m (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Stephanie Rhoden, FR, Benedict | 59.60 at Palmetto Classic |
| Arikay Hunte, SR, Benedict | 1:00.52 at Palmetto Classic |
| Carrie Byrd, FR, Claflin | 1:00.54 |
400m Hurdles (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| TreVonte McTyre, JR, Albany State | 58.70 Savannah State Tiger Relays 3/2/13 |
| Trevarus West, JR, Clark Atlanta | 59.43 BCS Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Phillips Howard, SR, Stillman | 59.51 BCS Southern Invitaitonal 3/8/13 |
400m Hurdles (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Jovian Bailey, JR, Tuskegee | 1:09.50 BCS Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Carnika Boyd, SO, Stillman | 1:13.18 BCS Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Brittany Wilson, FR, Clark Atlanta | 1:13.96 BCS Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
800m (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Albert Murrey, JR, Albany State | 1:56.44 BCS Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Blake Bufford, JR, Morehouse | 1:56:25 Coastal Carolina Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Jeffrey McClain, SO, Morehouse | 1:59.25 UNF Spring Break Invitational 3/4/13 |
800m (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Olivia Traylor, SO, Albany State | 2:24.86 BSC Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
1500m (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
1500m (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Olivia Traylor, SO, Albany State | 5:02.69 BSC Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
5000m (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Deon Clifford, FR, Benedict | 15:42.61 Savannah State Tiger Relays (3/2/13) |
5000m (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Markeshia Woodson, SR, Clark Atlanta | 18: 47.49 UNF Spring Break Invitational (3/1/13) |
4 X 100M Relay (Men)
TEAM A Performance
| 1) Stillman 41.03 (Henderson, Dent, Moore, Johnson | 41.03 BCS Invitational 3/8/13 |
| 2) Stillman 41.66 (Henderson, Dent, Moore, Garner | 41.66 BCS Invitational 3/8/13 |
| 3) Stillman 42.41 (Dossie, Howard, Johnson, Sanders) | 42.41 BCS Invitational 3/8/13 |
Performance: Performance:
4 X 100M Relay (Women)
TEAM A TEAM B
| 1) Benedict (A) | 47.46 Palmetto Invitational |
| 2) Stillman (A) | 48.41 Mississippi College |
| 3) Stillman (B) | 48.45 BSC Invitational |
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4 X 400M Relay (Men)
TEAM A TEAM B
| 1) Stillman (A | 3:22:81 |
| 2) Albany State (B) | 3:26:32 |
| 3) Morehouse (D) | 3: 26.32 |
4 X 400M Relay (Women)
TEAM A TEAM B
| 1) Stillman (A) | 4:12.81 |
| 2) Albany State (A) | 4:12.83 |
| 3) Clark Atlanta (A) | 4:18.91 |
High Jump (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Tia Singleton, SR, Claflin | 1.50m (4’11”) UNF Spring Break Invit. 3/1/11 |
| Quenesha Jefferson, FR, Clark Atlanta | 1.45m (4’9”) UNF Spring Break Invit. 3/1/11 |
| Caryn Ivey, FR, Albany State | 1.45m (4’9”) UNF Spring Break Invit. 3/1/11 |
Pole Vault (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Raven Norwood, SO, Albany State | 2.74m (8’11.75”) Savannah State Tiger Invite 3/2/13 |
Long Jump (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Daniel Dent, JR, Stillman | 7.25m (23’9.5”) Mississippi State Season Opener 3/4/13 |
| Rashaud Crayton, SO, Miles | 7.03m (23’0.75”) BSC ‘Southern Invite 3/8/11 |
| Darrell Jackson, FR, Stillman | 6.68m (21’11”) Mississippi College Opener 3/4/12 |
Long Jump (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Euphemia Edem, JR, Stillman | 5.91m (19’4.74”) Mississippi College Season Opener |
| Euphemia Edem, JR, Stillman | 5.52m (18’1.5”) BSC “Southern Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Quinette Herrington, SR, Clark Atlanta | 3/8/13 UNF Spring Break Invitational |
Triple Jump (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Arvon Amisial, SR, Morehouse | 13.93m (45’8.5”) Coastal Carolina Invite 3/8/13 |
| Maurice Dudley, JR, Claflin | 13.72m (45’0.25) UNF Spring Break Invite 3/4/13 |
| James Bingham III, SO, Stillman | 13.53m (44’4.75”) BSC Southern Invite |
Shot Put (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Cullen Watkins, SO, Morehouse | 13.61m (44’8”) UNF Spring Break Invite 3/4/13 |
| Jevon Bennett, FR, Tuskegee | 12.87m (42’8.5) BSC Southern Invite 3/4/13 |
| Aaron Bennett, SO, Tuskegee | 12.78m (41’11.25) BSC Southern Invite 3/4/13 |
Shot Put (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Annalece Nembhard, SR, Benedict | 12.54m (41’ 1.75”) Palmetto Classic 3/08/13 |
| Lashaquitta Mangle, SR, Claflin | 11.18 m (36’ 8.25) BSC Southern Invite 3/4/13 |
| Ciara Robinson, SR, Claflin | 10.4m (10.41m) UNF Spring Break Invite 3/4/13 |
Discus Throw (Men)
| Athlete | Performance |
| Curtis Williams, JR, Paine | 40.4m (136’8”) PC-Augusta State Meet 2/22/13 |
| Jeremy Blue, FR, Morehouse | 40.25m (132’1 |
Discus Throw (Women)
| Athlete | Performance |
| CreeAnn Perkins, SO, Albany State | 41.66m (136’8”) BSC Invitational 3/8/13 |
| Annalace Nembhard, SR, Benedict | 37.86m (124’2”) Palmetto Classic 3/8/13 |
| Jessica Crawford, JR, Claflin | 36.69m (120’4) UNF Spring Break Invitational |