Bryan News

Knoxville, TN - The Bryan College Track & Field Lions had two runner-up finishes at the Tennessee Invitational on Saturday. Tennessee hosted the event in preparation for the SEC Track & Field Championships set to start Thursday, May 13, and end Sunday, May 16, at UT's Tom Black Track.

Sophomore Bryson Harper (Sequatchie County High, TN) finished second to UTK's Peter Sigilai in the men's 1500-meter run in a personal best of 3:55.87. The time qualifies Harper for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the end of May.

Former Tellico Plains High School standout, Josh Ball, was runner-up in the men's 400-meter hurdles with a personal best and new school record of 56.04.

Senior Josh Bradley (Ringgold, GA) was fourth in the men's 800-meter run crossing the line in 1:51.15. Bradley is currently ranked 6th in the NAIA standings.

Freshman Alyssia Lindsay (Rhea County High, TN) set a school record in the women's 1500-meter run in 5:00.91, while teammate Ericka Simpson (Grayson, GA) was close in a personal best at 5:03.29.

Freshman Jason McLeod (Circle Christian School, FL) and teammate Zach Buffington (JR - Ooltewah HS, TN) were 2nd and 4th in the second section of the men's 1500-meter run at 4:00.12 and 4:01.78 respectively. Drew Thompson (FR - Oakland HS, TN) ran close to a personal best, as he finished in 4:05.27.

"Our athletes are improving each time we step on the track. Harper and Bradley have reached a new level of fitness and are eager to race again in the coming weeks. This young group of men and women impress me with their accomplishments this Spring, and with more ahead it should be exciting to watch," commented Head Coach Rodney Stoker.

The Lions will be back in action at the Georgia Tech Invitational on May 14th & 15th.

2010 Tennessee Invitational Results