LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Battling blustery winds and cold temperatures in the upper 20s and 30s, the Marist men's track & field team turned in a strong showing at the Rider 6-Way on Saturday at Rider University's Michael P. Brady Track. The Red Foxes were powered by a dominant day from Manasi Simpkins and a collection of personal-best performances across the board.

Simpkins led the way with a standout triple-win performance, capturing first place in the 200-meter dash, long jump, and as a member of the victorious 4x400-meter relay team. He clocked a winning time of 22.66 in the 200 meters, soared 6.75 meters (22 feet, 1.75 inches) to win the long jump, and anchored the relay squad to a first-place finish in 43.19.

The 4x400-meter relay team of Weston LaBrecque, Simeon Washington, Emmanuel Harris, and Simpkins showcased strong chemistry and speed in the challenging conditions to secure the win.

In the 400-meter hurdles, Simon Advento delivered one of the top performances of the meet for Marist, placing second with a personal-best time of 56.28. Teammates Adam Staffier (58.22, season best), Emmanuel Harris (59.30), and Jordan Dolansky (1:04.96) added depth in the event.

The Red Foxes saw strong contributions in the sprints as well. In the 200 meters, LaBrecque placed fifth (23.31), followed by Ramsey Heredia in 10th (23.56) and Will Carroll in 15th (24.66). Carroll also notched a personal best in the 100-meter dash, finishing eighth in 11.64.

In the 400-meter dash, Simeon Washington (51.58) and LaBrecque (51.67) finished fourth and fifth, respectively, with Joaquin Bell-Andrade adding a sixth-place finish in 52.65.

In the field, Heredia joined Simpkins atop the leaderboard in the long jump with a second-place mark of 6.67 meters (21 feet, 10.75 inches), giving Marist a 1-2 finish in the event.

Distance events saw Ryan Wisker lead the way with a seventh-place finish in the 3,000 meters (9:15.85), followed by Jack Dovaras in ninth (9:46.22). In the 800 meters, David Laubenheimer (2:06.89) and Joseph Logan (2:07.42) finished 15th and 16th, respectively.

Marist will look to carry this momentum forward as the outdoor season continues.

Marist Results – Rider 6-Way (Men)

Sprints

• 100m – 8. Will Carroll – 11.64 (PR)
• 200m – 1. Manasi Simpkins – 22.66
• 200m – 5. Weston LaBrecque – 23.31
• 200m – 10. Ramsey Heredia – 23.56
• 200m – 15. Will Carroll – 24.66

400m

• 4. Simeon Washington – 51.58
• 5. Weston LaBrecque – 51.67
• 6. Joaquin Bell-Andrade – 52.65

800m

• 15. David Laubenheimer – 2:06.89
• 16. Joseph Logan – 2:07.42

3,000m

• 7. Ryan Wisker – 9:15.85
• 9. Jack Dovaras – 9:46.22

400m Hurdles

• 2. Simon Advento – 56.28 (PR)
• 7. Adam Staffier – 58.22 (Season Best)
• 9. Emmanuel Harris – 59.30
• 12. Jordan Dolansky – 1:04.96

4x100 Relay

• 1. Marist (Weston LaBrecque, Simeon Washington, Emmanuel Harris, Manasi Simpkins) – 43.19

Long Jump

• 1. Manasi Simpkins – 6.75m (22' 1.75")
• 2. Ramsey Heredia – 6.67m (21' 10.75")