May 4, 2008
Monarchs Compete at Mason Dixon Championships
Senior Tia Imel earned All-Conference honors in the 100 and 200 meters
NEWPORT NEWS, VA-  The Monarchs traveled to Christopher Newport University for the Mason Dixon Conference Championships on Friday and Saturday. The men placed fourth while senior Tia Imel helped herself with six points for a seventh place team finish. release

April 19, 2008
Methodist Competes in Friendship & Freedom Games
Freshman Keith Durden finished 22nd in the 400 meters
GREENSBORO, NC -  The Methodist track and field team traveled to North Carolina A&T on Saturday, April 19 to compete in the International Friendship & Freedom Games. The Monarchs faced top competition across the region in preparation for the Mason Dixon Conference Championships May 3. release

April 12, 2008
Monarchs Qualify for NCAA Championships at Pembroke
Sophomore Keon Hannibal finished fifth in the 400m in 51.74 seconds
PEMBROKE, NC -  The Methodist track and field team competed in the Carolinas Championships at the University of North Carolina - Pembroke. Four Monarchs qualified for the NCAA Championships after their performances on Saturday. release

April 5, 2008
Methodist Competes at Duke Invitational
Freshman Greg Bailey ran the 200 meters in 22.44 seconds
DURHAM, NC -  The Monarchs traveled to Durham, N.C. on Friday and Saturday to compete in the Duke Invitational. Seven different student-athletes participated with junior Tazz Petty leading the team with a seventh place finish in the 100 meter dash. release

March 29, 2008
Monarchs Open Outdoor Season at Raleigh Relays
Junior Pat Thornell places 14th in the javelin
RALEIGH, NC -  The Methodist track and field team traveled to N.C. State University for the first outdoor meet of the season. The weather conditions were not ideal, but the Monarchs were able to fight through and gain experience as they look ahead to the rest of the season. release

March 15, 2008
Petty Places Seventh at NCAA Championships
Junior Tazz Petty ran the 55 meters in 6.40 seconds
ADA, OH-  Methodist junior Tazz Petty finished seventh in NCAA Division III at the National Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday. With the top eight finish, Petty receives All-American honors in the 55 meter dash. He finished the race in a time of 6.40 seconds. release

March 14, 2008
Petty Advances to 55 Meter Finals
Junior Tazz Petty runs the 55 meters in 6.40 seconds to qualify for finals
ADA, OH-  Tazz Petty placed fourth in his heat at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Friday. His time of 6.40 seconds was good enough to qualify for the finals on Saturday at 3:35 pm. Petty will look to improve his time while facing off against defending champion Eddie Bynum of Salem State. release

March 12, 2008
Petty to Represent Methodist at NCAA Championships
Junior Tazz Petty heads to Ohio Northern with seventh fastest time in 55 meters
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Methodist junior Tazz Petty will travel to Ohio Northern University this weekend to compete in the 55 meter dash at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships. Petty qualified for the Championships earlier this season and enters with the seventh fastest time in the country at 6.37 seconds. release

February 23, 2008
Methodist Competes at Mason Dixon Conference Championships
Junior Tazz Petty won individual title in the 55 meters
NEWPORT NEWS, VA-  The Methodist Track and Field team reached one of the season's culminating dates with the Mason Dixon Conference Championships at Christopher Newport University. The Monarchs had 12 student-athletes competing in the meet with the men finishing third overall. release

February 10, 2008
Monarchs Tune Up For Conference Championships at Vince Brown
Junior Pat Thornell placed ninth in the high jump
NEWPORT NEWS, VA-  The Methodist track and field team traveled to Christopher Newport University to compete in the Vince Brown Invitational on Saturday. The Monarchs used the meet as a final tune up approaching the Mason Dixon Conference Championships February 23. release

February 2, 2008
Methodist Competes at Carolina Classic
Monarchs continue to improve event times
CHAPEL HILL, NC-  The Monarchs traveled to Chapel Hill this weekend to participate in the Texas Roadhouse Carolina Classic. Nine different student-athletes were able to compete with a number of them recording personal best performances. release

January 27, 2008
Monarchs Travel to Liberty On Track Open
A number of athletes achieve personal and season best results
LYNCHBURG, VA -  The Methodist track and field team traveled to Liberty University for the second time this season to compete in the Liberty On Track Open. Several athletes competed to earn personal best times and distances highlighted by junior Tazz Petty's school record and national championship qualifying time in the 60 meter dash. release

January 19, 2008
Monarchs Compete at Clemson Invitational
Junior Tazz Petty places eighth in the 60 meter dash
CLEMSON, SC -  First year head coach Duane Ross returned to his alma mater this weekend to lead the Methodist Monarchs at the Clemson Invitational. The Monarchs had a strong showing earning points in the 60 meter dash and the 4x400 meter relay. release

December 1, 2007
Monarchs Open 2007-08 Track and Field Season
Senior Tia Imel competed in the 200 and 400 meter races
LYNCHBURG, VA-  The Methodist men's and women's track and field teams traveled to Liberty University on Saturday to compete in the Liberty Kickoff Invitational. The meet marked the first of five regular season events for the team leading up to the Mason Dixon Conference Championship meet on Feb. 23. release

July 12, 2007
Ross Hired to Lead Track and Field Program
Former Olympian will coach Monarchs this year
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  Methodist University Director of Athletics Bob McEvoy has announced Duane Ross will take over as head coach of the track and field program. Ross joins the Monarchs after completing his professional career as an Olympian and world class sprinter. release

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