Pree Wraps Up Season At Regionals, Men, Women’s Track & Field Competes Friday, Saturday

tsu jumper Kenneth Pree narrowly missed out on securing his second national championship berth after competing in the first round of the 2023 ncaa Division I Track & Field Championship West Regional on Wednesday.
 
After fouling on his first attempt, Pree jumped 24-6.5 feet on his second attempt before returning to post a mark of 23-2 feet on his third and final attempt. Pree finished 18^th overall as the top 12 jumpers qualified for nationals.
 
This marked the third consecutive regional appearance for Pree. The senior, who participated in the 2021 NCAA Championship, had a personal best jump of 7.83 meters (25-8.25 feet) this season which solidified his second swac long jump title several weeks ago.
 
Men's track freshman Turey Stoudemire competes in the high jump at 4:30 p.m. cst on Friday while Chad Williams is scheduled to jump at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27. Women's track & field freshman Alexis Wilson is scheduled to compete in the triple jump at 4 p.m. on Saturday.