MVNU’s Track and Field students head to Nationals!

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Track and Field program will have ten qualifying student-athletes compete at Nationals, on Thursday, May 24 through Saturday, May 26 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The qualifying student athletes include: junior Carl Jones Jr. (4x100m relay, 200m dash), sophomore Joseph Joe (4x100m relay), freshman Jonah Barnett (4x100m relay), freshman Rahmon Davis-Smith (4x100m relay), junior Mitchell Soviak (shot put), junior Joey McDonald (discus, shot put), junior Brennan Crawford (marathon), senior Darian Pacula (marathon), junior MaKenzie McKirgan (marathon) and freshman Kasey Keith (shot put).

The opening ceremonies take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. The first event MVNU will be a part of is the 4×100 meter relay at 3 p.m.

 

This morning we had the chance to talk with MVNU Track and Field Head Coach Chip Wilson about the past season and qualifying for Nationals. He also talked about their upcoming summer camps and how you can get involved!

Listen to our full conversation with Coach Wilson, HERE!