February 12, 2005
Methodist wins three events in day two of Winter Frolic

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Methodist Monarch and Lady Monarch track and field teams had another strong day at the 2005 Winter Frolic on Saturday at Christopher Newport. Overall, Methodist won three individual events on the men’s side.

Fresh off his victory in the 35-pound weight throw on Friday, DeVonne Armstrong followed that up by winning the shot put on Saturday with a toss of 48-4.75 feet. David Leonard finished fourth in the event with a throw of 46-11.25 feet. Also, Taz Petty won the men’s 55-meter dash in 6.7 seconds, while Nevin Rayford won the men’s triple jump with a distance of 44-4 feet.

Clifton McKoy finished second in the men’s 55-meter hurdles in 8.09 seconds and fifth in the men’’ high jump with a height of 6-2 feet. Mike Hill finished fifth in the men’s long jump with a distance of 20-7.5 feet, and Chardonnay Labbon finished eighth with a jump of 19-11.5 feet.

On the women’s side, Meg Coe finished third in the shot put with a throw of 39-4 feet, followed by Chemier Buford in fifth at 36-11, while Tiffany Campbell was 13th at 27-7.5.