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Red Foxes Set to Participate in Colonial Relays

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Marist men's and women's outdoor track and field teams will continue their season at the Colonial Relays, hosted by William & Mary this weekend.

WEEKLY AWARDS
  • Alexandra Samperi was named the Jersey Mike's MAAC Women's Track Athle, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon.
  • Samperi led the charge for the Red Foxes at the Rider Invite with a historic day, setting two school records and earning multiple top finishes.
  • She broke her own program record in the long jump with a mark of 5.72 meters (18 feet, 9.25 inches), surpassing her previous best set in 2025.
  • Earlier in the meet, Samperi sprinted to a school-record time of 12.13 in the 100-meter dash, eclipsing the 2017 record of 12.44 while finishing second overall.
  • Manasi Simpkins was named the Jersey Mike's MAAC Men's Track & Field Athlete of Week, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon.
  • Simpkins led the way for the Red Foxes at the Rider Invite 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.
MEN'S LAST TIME OUT
  • The Marist men's and women's track & field teams delivered a series of standout performances at the Raleigh Relays, hosted by NC State on March 27-28, highlighted by a record-breaking sprint from Amari Mathis and multiple personal-best efforts across the weekend.
  • Mathis headlined the meet for the Red Foxes with a historic performance in the 100-meter dash. The senior crossed the line in a wind-legal 10.36, setting a new school record while finishing fourth overall in a loaded field of 102 competitors.
  • Among collegiate athletes, Mathis placed third, solidifying his position as one of the top sprinters in the region.
  • He returned to the track in the 200-meter dash, where he placed 30th with a time of 21.51 in another deep field of over 100 runners.
  • Miracle Okoli posted a season-best performance in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing 28th in 55.31 against a competitive field
  • 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.
  • 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.
WOMEN'S LAST TIME OUT
  • Marist women's track & field team turned in a record-setting performance at the Rider 6-Way on Saturday, highlighted by three school records and a wave of personal- and season-best marks despite blustery, cold conditions at Rider University's Michael P. Brady Track.
  • Alexandra Samperi led the charge with a historic day, setting two school records and earning multiple top finishes. She broke her own program record in the long jump with a mark of 5.72 meters (18 feet, 9.25 inches), surpassing her previous best set in 2025.
  • Earlier in the meet, Samperi sprinted to a school-record time of 12.13 in the 100-meter dash, eclipsing Ashley Haynes' 2017 record of 12.44 while finishing second overall.
  • Marist's 4x100-meter relay team of Makenzy Nielsen, Gabrielle Bozeth, Julia Kropo, and Alyssa Dapont also etched their names in the record books, winning the event in 48.15 to break the previous school record of 48.86 set in 2025.
  • In the 400-meter dash, Fletcher led the way with a third-place finish in 1:01.51, followed closely by Julie Cristinzio (1:01.79, season best) and a tightly packed group of Red Foxes behind them.
  • Alicia Ramos delivered a standout performance in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing third with a personal-best time of 15.01, while Madison LaCreta added a season-best 15.31.
  • In the field events, Samperi's record-breaking long jump headlined a strong group effort that included a season-best from Emma Murphy (5.19 meters). 
  • Grace Murphy turned in an impressive day in the throws, recording personal bests in both the discus (27.90 meters) and javelin (34.85 meters), the latter earning her a fourth-place finish.
NEXT TIME OUT
  • The Red Foxes will be back in action at the Bison Outdoor Classic, hosted by Bucknell.
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Players Mentioned

Julia Kropo

Julia Kropo

Throws/Sprints
5' 6"
Sophomore
Madison LaCreta

Madison LaCreta

Jumps/Hurdles
5' 8"
Sophomore
Amari Mathis

Amari Mathis

Sprints
6' 0"
Sophomore
Simon Advento

Simon Advento

Hurdles/ Pole Vault
5' 9"
Freshman
Weston LaBrecque

Weston LaBrecque

Sprints
5' 10"
Freshman
Alyssa Dapont

Alyssa Dapont

Sprints
5' 5"
Freshman
Grace Murphy

Grace Murphy

Mid-Distance
5' 5"
Freshman
Julie Cristinzio

Julie Cristinzio

Sprints
5' 8"
Freshman
Makenzy Nielsen

Makenzy Nielsen

Sprints
5' 5"
Sophomore
Alexandra Samperi

Alexandra Samperi

Jumps / Sprints
5' 5"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Julia Kropo

Julia Kropo

5' 6"
Sophomore
Throws/Sprints
Madison LaCreta

Madison LaCreta

5' 8"
Sophomore
Jumps/Hurdles
Amari Mathis

Amari Mathis

6' 0"
Sophomore
Sprints
Simon Advento

Simon Advento

5' 9"
Freshman
Hurdles/ Pole Vault
Weston LaBrecque

Weston LaBrecque

5' 10"
Freshman
Sprints
Alyssa Dapont

Alyssa Dapont

5' 5"
Freshman
Sprints
Grace Murphy

Grace Murphy

5' 5"
Freshman
Mid-Distance
Julie Cristinzio

Julie Cristinzio

5' 8"
Freshman
Sprints
Makenzy Nielsen

Makenzy Nielsen

5' 5"
Sophomore
Sprints
Alexandra Samperi

Alexandra Samperi

5' 5"
Sophomore
Jumps / Sprints

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