Men's Indoor Track and Field | 3/7/2024 8:29:16 AM
Eight Empire 8 student-athletes from four institutions earned 2024 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Men's Indoor Track and Field All-Region honors.
Kaleb Luton from Nazareth University, Sean Cochrane, Bryant DePaull and Hayden Penna from St. John Fisher University, along with Andrew Hadasz, Antwan Kelly, Hunter Logan and Bennett Melita from Utica University garnered the prestigious honor. Luton, Cochrane, DePaull, Kelly and Logan are repeat selections.
To earn All-Region honors, an athlete must be one of the top-5 individuals in their event in their respective region on the TFRRS Descending Order List. In addition, each member of a region’s top-3 relay team was selected for the distinction.
All Empire 8 institutions with the exception of Russell Sage compete in the NIagara region. Russell Sage is part of the Mideast Region.
NAZARETH UNIVERSITY
* Kaleb Luton, Graduate -- 60-Meter Hurdles, :8.01 - firs
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ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY
* Sean Cochrane, Senior -- High Jump, 2.07 meters - fourth
Bryant DePaull, Sophomore -- High Jump, 1.96 meters - fifth
Hayden Penna, Freshman -- Pole Vault, 4.60 meters - fourth
UTICA UNIVERSITY
Andy Hadasz, Senior -- 200-Meter Dash, :21.76 - fifth
Antwan Kelly, Senior -- Weight Throw, 17.83 meters - second
Hunter Logan, Senior -- Shot Put, 16.34 meters - third
Bennett Melita, Freshman -- 3,000-Meter Run, 8:26.28 - fifth
* Qualified for 2024 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
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