Flagstaff, AZ – Men's track & field traveled north to Flagstaff, AZ to compete against a mix of NAIA, NCAA and Juco competition at the NAU Tune Up on Friday night.  The men were led by Jase Carrasquillo who won the men's long jump and TaHaj Acoff who won the men's shot put.  For Acoff, it was his fourth victory of the indoor season, and with his new personal best established at the GCC Invite, he will now begin preparations for the NAIA Indoor National Championship.

For Carrasquillo, after a pair of third place finishes earlier in the season, he broke through with the best jump he has had since his freshman year, 23-0.25, and won the event beating several NCAA Division 1 jumpers in the process.

Other strong performers included Anthony Brazier setting a new personal best in the 60m of 7.03, and Tanner Johnson running 50.68 in the 400m.

Thoughts from Head Coach Brian Bell
"We are very pleased with the team's performance today and throughout our indoor season.  They are well positioned to be competitive within the GSAC Conference this spring for the outdoor season."

Top Track Finishers
60 Meters: Anthony Brazier – 7.03
200 Meters: Anthony Lieberman – 22.74
400 Meters: Tanner Johnson – 50.68
800 Meters: Isaac Linan – 1:58.31
Mile: Trevin Janssen – 4:44.18
3000: Braxton Pingleton – 10:10.06
60M Hurdles: Daniel Kpeh – 8.66
4x400 Meter Relay: Terry, Wright, Szymanski, Deboard – 3:25.14
 
Top Field Finishers
Shot Put: TaHaj Acoff – 52-11.00 Event Winner
Long Jump: Jase Carrasquillo – 23-00.50 Event Winner
Pole Vault: Manny Valenzuela – 12-01.50
 
Next On the Schedule
The Firestorm will now prepare those who have qualified for the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships which will be held March 5-7 at the Alachula County Sports and Events Center in Gainesville, FL.

Roll Storm!