Ferrum track and field competed at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Invitational on March 29, making an impression for the season.
Most notably, first year Jamal Jones placed 1st in the 100m, ranking #1 nationally for DIII. He also placed 8th in the men’s 200m, followed by first-year Jordan Smith, senior Na-Shawn Greene, and junior Deonate Lawson.
Smith claimed #38 in the event for the DIII nation, and Greene placed 4th in the long jump and took DIII #28 for the season.
Sophomore Kyle Holcomb finished 8th in the shot put, 7th in the hammer throw, and competed in the javelin throw with senior DaMauri McPherson.
In the triple jump, first-years Darryl Taylor and Max Madsen jumped far, with Madsen taking #29 nationally for the season.
McPherson, Lawson, Smith, and Jones’ 4×100 relay team ran took 3rd overall at the meet and #8 in the nation.
Senior Airiana Beverely and sophomore Emma Kelley both competed in the women’s 200m, long jump, and 400m; sophomore Zoie Wagner in the 200m; and first year Lilian Bigger in the shot put and javelin throw.
Junior Josh Mills took 27th in the 1500m and Greyson Crouch 44th, both PRing in the event.
April 4 will be the next track and field event for the Panthers at the VertKlasse Meet at High Point University.
The campus EnviroClub is hoping to get people hooked this weekend.
On fishing, that is.
The club is teaming up with Norton Outdoors and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) to host its first-ever rainbow trout fishing tournament at Adams Lake on Sun., April 6 from 2–5 p.m.
The EnviroClub wanted to have a fundraiser that connects the outdoors and what students enjoy doing on campus. The idea of the fishing tournament was hatched!
Once approved by Dean of Students Jill Adams, the EnviroClub collaborated with Norton Outdoors and VDWR. VDWR provided a grant to Norton Outdoors, allowing them to stock Adams Lake with 250 trout.
“We are extremely excited to be able to have community involvement for this event, and to give students and the community an event to enjoy. With this being the first time hosting such an event, we are hoping for a good turnout, as this is something we are hoping to turn into a reoccurring event in the future,” said Richard Marshall, sophomore and member of the EnviroClub.
This tournament is open to all, and no fishing license is required. The entry fee is $5.00 for ages 11 and older. Kids younger than 11 are free, and any children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For the tournament, winners will be based on the combined weight of up to three rainbow trout. Single hooks and artificial lures are fair play. Live bait or power bait are prohibited.
First place will receive a trophy in each age bracket, and all prizes are provided by Norton Outdoors through VDWR grants.
The age divisions are as follows:
● Youth: 10 years old and under
● Teens: 11-15 years old
● Adults: 16+ years old
Weigh stations will be located at both gazebos and one by the spillway. These stations will include first-aid and water for participants as well.
For the event, parking will be available at Vaughn Chapel and Stanley Library. Overflow parking will be at the Lower Franklin parking lot. Bathrooms will be available inside Garber Hall.
Norton Outdoors will have rental equipment available on a first-come, first-served basis.