BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham-Southern track and field had over 15 top three finishes Friday at their annual Hilltop Classic. It was senior day for the Panthers who finished second on both the men's and women's side against tough NCAA Division I-III teams.
The women picked up two first place finishes. Karmin Shute (Fayetteville, Ga./The Walker School) won the 100m dash in a new meet and personal record time of 11.82. And Marjorie Head (Columbiana, Ala./Shelby County HS) earned first in the steeplechase.
On the men's side, Jamal Watkins (Hampton, Ga./Dodge City CC) ran his way to two first place finishes. He crossed the line in a meet record time of 10.68 in the 100m dash before going on to take first in the 200 as well. Panthers went 1-2 in the 400m hurdles. Andrew Triplett (Hermitage, Tenn./Father Ryan HS) crossed in 56.87 for first place with Shakir Campbell (Pensacola, Fla./Tate HS) right behind him at 59.02 in second.
In the field, Kameren Morgan (Bowie, Md./St. Alban's School for Boys) continued to dominate in the hammer throw. He set a new meet record with his first place toss of 58.27m. And Luke Ballard (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) earned first in javelin with a 52.94m mark.
The Panthers hit the road next. They head to Rome, Ga. for the Berry Field Day Invitational April 6-7.
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