The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College men's track and field team finished sixth at the River States Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, accumulating 47 points. Senior Jerahmia Smith took the conference title in shot put with a throw of 16.69 meters, adding to his personal-best hammer throw finish. Freshman Brandyn Bobo shone in the 100 meters with a time of 11.03 seconds, while Elijah Williams set a school record in the 800 meters at 2:00.83. The team excelled in relay events, clinching multiple top-five finishes, but ultimately fell short of the top tier, with Rio Grande claiming the championship.

By the Numbers
  • 47 points scored by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College at the two-day championships.
  • 16.69 meters was the winning shot put mark by Jerahmia Smith.
  • 2:00.83 set as a new school record by Elijah Williams in the 800 meters.
State of Play
  • Rio Grande led the championships with 280.5 points followed by IU Kokomo (162) and Shawnee State (124.5).
  • The Pomeroys had multiple athletes score points in both individual and relay events.
What's Next

The Pomeroys will compete at the Sycamore Open on May 8, with a focus on selected athletes. Following that, all eyes will be on the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships scheduled for May 21 in Asheville, North Carolina, where they expect strong performances from standout athletes like Jerahmia Smith.

Bottom Line

The Pomeroys demonstrated remarkable potential at the conference meet, particularly through individual records and solid relay finishes. Their success instills optimism as they gear up for the national championships, where the combined skills of their top performers could lead to even greater achievements.