MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Spring Hill College track and field's John Abate won his second-straight high jump while Grant Nastasi broke the men's 100m program record on Saturday at the Montevallo Falcon Classic.
Abate claimed his second consecutive high jump victory with a 1.95m mark. He earned the top spot over competitors from Samford, Columbus State, Montevallo and Kentucky State. Grant Nastasi took fourth in the men's 100m while breaking the SHC men's program record with a time of 11.01. DiMya Evans placed fifth in the women's triple jump after recording a 10.69m jump. The Badgers had 12 personal bests between the men's and women's teams, including Evan's triple jump mark.
They Said It — Head Coach Craig McVey
On the meet
"We had a challenging day weather-wise but we got a lot done today. Everyone we had here competed really well despite the limitations the wind threw at us. Today was a great situation to take what we learned about
competing and move ahead. To have any personal bests in the circumstance we competed in today is a huge bonus. I'm really proud of our team effort."
On Nastasi breaking the school 100m record
"Grant's school record in the 100 meters is special. Saturday was not a day when you'd expect that. He got really close to the record two weeks ago, so it was only a matter of time. The great thing is, he'll go a lot faster. He also had a personal best in the 200 meters, just a great day for him."
On Abate's high jump win
"John Abate's win in the high jump was a great effort on a not good day, he just missed on his attempts at the next height, he'll get that very soon. The height tied his college best, he's 1 cm (1/4") away from tying the school record and that's next. Just a great win."
Looking ahead
"Next week at Emory [Thrills in the Hills] we'll be immersed in a great track and field environment for two days. Being there will be a great opportunity for us to continue to develop."
Up Next
The Badger will travel to Atlanta, Ga., to compete in the Emory Thrills in the Hills on Friday.
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