Men's Track & Field | April 27, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Clayton State University track & field team competes in the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Monday and Tuesday.  The Lakers are looking to duplicate their performance last season. 
 
LAST SEASON
The Laker women's team finished in second place which is their best finish and first podium appearance in program history.  The men's team finished in fifth place. 
 
TEAMS COMPETING

Men's Teams	Women's Teams
Augusta	Augusta
Clayton State	Clayton State
Columbus State	Columbus State
Embry-Riddle	Embry-Riddle
Flagler	Flagler
Lander	Lander
USC Beaufort	USC Beaufort
	North Georgia

 
LETS HEAR IT FROM COACH BROWN
"My expectation for the conference meet is for everyone to do their best," said Coach Brown. "We must focus on what we want to, and I am looking forward to some good competition, good results, and being consistent.  I am hoping that everyone can take what they learned throughout the season and apply it to the competition.  I am looking for a fun and competitive day where everyone is just doing their best."
 
IMPACT PERFORMERS
The Laker men's team are led by Davonte Jackson and Camron Gaddis.  Jackson, who is a junior, is ranked in the top three in the conference in the triple jump and in the 110m and 400m hurdles entering the championships.  Jackson is also fourth in the conference in the long jump.  Gaddis, who is a junior from Lawrenceville, Ga., is also ranked in the top 10 in a pair of events including standing in 10^th in the 1500m run and sixth in the 800m run.  The Lakers are also looking for standout performances from Titus Hand, Nehemiah Horton, and Kelvin Oppong, Freddie Hawkins.  Also, something as of note is that Desmond Major and Terry Mitchner are two of only 10 competitors in the decathlon. 
 
The Lakers women's team is led by Cayla Brown and Ziona Harris.  Brown ranks in the top five in the league in a pair of events including in the 100m and 200m dashes.  She is also a part of the team who is second in the league in the 4x100m dash.  Brown is looking for her fourth all-conference honor in the 4x100m relay.  Harris, who is a sophomore, is also in the top 10 in a pair of events including in the 200m and 400m dashes.  The Lakers will also look for Ivorie Smith, Payton Knowles, Marley Tate, and Destiny Hanna to make some noise.  Also, something as of note is that Ky'Leo Worriels is making her season debut in the shot put, discus, and javelin at this meet.  Worriels was a part of the women's basketball team this season. 
 

Athlete	Events
Story Alexander	400m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase
Cayla Brown	100m dash 200m dash 4x100m relay
Brianna Eggleston	Shot Put Javelin Throw
Ahlana Failey	800m run
Destiny Hanna	100m dash 200m dash 4x100m relay
Ziona Harris	200m dash 400m dash 4x100m relay 4x400m relay
Payton Knowles	100m dash 200m dash 4x100m relay
Rebecca Oji	200m dash 400m dash 4x400m relay
JaBresha Palmer	800m run
Ivorie Smith	400m Hurdles 4x400m relay
Marley Tate	400m dash 4x400m relay
Ky'Leo Worriels	Shot Put Discus Javelin Throw
Dominic Archer	100m dash 200m dash 4x100m relay
Rakiem Barnes	800m run 4x400m relay
Rodney Crawford	Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump
Emanuel Dixon	800m run 1500m run
Camron Gaddis	800m run 1500m run
Titus Hand	200m dash 400m dash 4x100m relay 4x400m relay
Freddie Hawkins	High Jump
Rohan Holness	400m dash 4x400m relay
Nehemiah Horton	800m run 1500m run 4x400m relay
Davonte Jackson	110m hurdles 400m hurdles Long Jump Triple Jump
Desmond Major	Decathlon
Kelvin Oppong	100m dash 200m dash 4x100m relay
Christian Wiltshire	High Jump Long Jump
Kalani Wyman	100m dash 200m dash 4x100m relay

 
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