The Hillsdale College men's track and field team participated in the MSU Spartan Invitational, enduring cold and windy conditions that made setting personal bests challenging. Despite the weather, the team excelled, with junior Cass Dobrowolski standing out by achieving a season-best height of 2.09 meters in the high jump, securing a NCAA DII provisional qualifying mark. Senior Sean Fagan also shined, winning both hurdles events. The team's sprint crew, including Owen Gardner, Drew Ransom, Joseph Ritzer, and Jamahl Burke, performed well, winning the 4x100m relay. Next, they head to California for more competitive events.

By the Numbers
  • Cass Dobrowolski set a season-best height of 2.09 meters in the high jump.
  • Sean Fagan won the 110 hurdles in 15.53 and the 400 hurdles in 55.80.
State of Play
  • Hillsdale College men's track and field team showcased strong performances at the MSU Spartan Invitational, despite challenging weather conditions.
  • Junior Cass Dobrowolski achieved a NCAA DII provisional qualifying mark in the high jump, ranking 11th nationally.
  • The team's sprint crew, led by Owen Gardner, Drew Ransom, Joseph Ritzer, and Jamahl Burke, won the 4x100m relay.
What's Next

The Chargers will travel to California for competitions at Long Beach State and Azuza Pacific in prestigious track events.

Bottom Line

Despite challenging conditions, the Hillsdale College men's track and field team showcased impressive performances at the MSU Spartan Invitational, setting the stage for further success in upcoming events in California.