ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico men's track and field had an excellent weekend at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational with seven personal best marks.

"Anytime we step into competition, the goal is to compete," said head coach Joshua Harden when asked about the weekend. "We wanted to make sure we are sharp and prepared for this upcoming conference championship."

The 60m was a thrilling event to watch with six different Greyhounds competing in the event. Senior Steve Taylor won his heat with a blazing quick personal best time of 6.86s. He now ranks in the top eight in the event going into this weekend's conference championships. Also earning a PB was Kyler Joe who ran sub-7.00s (6.96s) in the event.

Three Hounds competed in the 200m and two student-athletes earned personal best times. Jamoi Jackson ran 21.71s and after altitude conversion (21.78s) he sits with the fifth fastest time in the conference. Farmington, N.M. native John Magee had an excellent personal best run of 22.86s in the event.

Elijah Davis posted a 49.69s personal best time in the 400m. He sits in the top 30 among runners in the conference.

One of the most exciting races for ENMU was the 800m featuring a pair of Hounds. Brian Norton won his heat by using a much-needed kick in the final 100m. The first-year transfer ran his fastest time in the event ever at 1:54.42. He ranks eighth in the conference after that run. His teammate, Thomas Aerdts, was not far behind from winning his heat. Aerdts also had a personal best time of 1:55.45.

The 60m hurdles featured a trio of Greyhounds. Freshman Strahinja Radakovic was one-hundredth of a second away from tying his previous best mark. Socorro, N.M. native Braden Mounyo posted a PB of 8.50s and now sits in the top-12 among runners in the LSC.

Noe Ybaben-Burciaga did have a season-best mark in the weight throw. He moves into the top ten in the event with a 14.29m (46-10.75) mark.

"I believe this weekend moved some of our student-athletes into better standings conference-wise," remarked Harden. "We set a few personal bests and are ready for the LSC championships."

The two-day conference meet is slated for next Friday and Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

ENMU Results
60m
Steve Taylor – 6.86s
Jamoi Jackson – 6.90s
Kyler Joe – 6.96s
Nicolo Salaris – 7.01s
Abisai Torres – 7.15s
John Magee – 7.16s
200m
Jamoi Jackson – 21.71s
Elijah Davis – 22.65s
John Magee – 22.86s
400m
Elijah Davis – 49.69s
JuanDiego Duran – 50.46s
600m
Alec Forney – 1:25.31
800m
Brian Norton – 1:54.42
Thomas Aerdts – 1:55.45
60m Hurdles
Strahinja Radakovic – 8.05s
Braden Mounyo – 8.50s
Jonathon Pipes – 8.75s
High Jump
William McLilly – 1.83m (6-0)
Long Jump
Oscar Martinez – 6.18m (20-3.50)
Cooper Burgess – 6.08m (19-11.50)
Ramon Laguana – 5.90m (19-4.25)
Triple Jump
Braden Mounyo – 12.54m (41-1.75)
Ramon Laguana – 12.18m (39-11.50)
Shot Put
Noe Ybaben-Burciaga – 13.11m (43-0.25)
Weight Throw
Noe Ybaben-Burciaga – 14.29m (46-10.75)
Kooper Ellis – 13.70m (44-11.50)