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Little Rock battled on two fronts over the weekend, competing in both St. Louis and Prairie View with strong performances across the board. The Trojans recorded multiple top-three finishes, several personal records, and a new school record from freshman Jordan Morgan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Morgan continued her dominant season in the jumps, breaking the Little Rock school record in the triple jump with a mark of 12.89 meters. She also claimed first place in the event.<\/p>\n “I am simply excited and grateful. This mark is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment I’ve displayed this season. I thank God for giving me this talent, it was long overdue. I’m ready to keep building,” said Morgan.<\/p>\n Prairie View A&M Relays Freshman Jeremiah Patton<\/a> continued his impressive run, winning the 100 meters in 10.25. Sophomore Braeden Bell<\/a> followed with a third-place finish at 10.40. Graduate TaVieon Neal<\/a> made a strong return to the 200 meters, placing second with a time of 21.40.<\/p>\n Additional highlights included senior twins Takia Palmer<\/a> and Talia Palmer<\/a> finishing second and third, respectively in the 200 meters, and junior Neveah Hill<\/a> added a second-place finish in the 100 meters. The women’s 4×100-meter relay team captured first place in 45.39, while the men’s 4×100 team placed third.<\/p>\n In the field events, senior Falon Short<\/a> claimed first in the long jump with a mark of 7.08 meters.<\/p>\n “Excited about the weekend our group had down at Prairie View. We saw a lot of progress from our sprinters and jumpers, with several athletes improving their marks from LSU. Jeremiah continues to build momentum, and Jordan’s school record in the triple jump was a big highlight. Overall, a solid meet with a lot to build on as we move forward,” said head coach J.P. Behnke<\/a>.<\/p>\n Full results for the meet can be viewed here.<\/a><\/p>\n WashU Distance Carnival Junior Devin Stevens<\/a> and graduate Jordan Smith<\/a> led the men’s side. Stevens ran a season-best 1:50.59 in the 800 meters, finishing seventh and narrowly missing a personal record. Smith recorded a new PR of 14:27.12 in the 5,000 meters, placing 18th in a field of over 100 competitors.<\/p>\n On the women’s side, sophomore Aaliyah Joshua<\/a> continued her strong form, setting a PR of 17:35.81 in the 5,000 meters, her first time breaking the 18-minute mark. Freshman Eva Tice<\/a> also delivered a solid performance.<\/p>\n “WashU went solid,” said assistant coach Jordyn Naylon.\u00a0“Devin had his fastest opener of the season in the 800, Aaliyah had a huge PR and her first sub-18 in the 5K, and Jordan opened with a PR as well. Shane ran a strong, even 1500m and continues to improve. Cayla gained valuable experience in her first outdoor 800, and Eva was running well before getting jostled. Overall, a good meet for the distance squad.”<\/p>\n Full results for the meet can be viewed here.<\/a><\/p>\n Little Rock returns to action next week as the multi-event athletes compete at the SFA Multis on Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n For the latest information on Little Rock Cross Country\/Track and Field, check out LRTrojans.com. You can also follow the team on social media at @LittleRockTFXC on Facebook, Instagram, and X.<\/p>\n
\nLittle Rock turned in a dominant showing at Prairie View, totaling three event wins along with multiple runner-up and third-place finishes.<\/p>\n
\nThe distance squad competed against a deep field featuring hundreds of athletes from across the country.<\/p>\n