RHODES COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD – SAA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Rhodes College Track and Field teams delivered standout performances at the 2025 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Outdoor Championships, hosted by Sewanee in Tennessee. With multiple podium finishes and a deep roster of top-eight placers, the Lynx showed their strength across sprints, distance events, hurdles, relays, and field competitions. Highlighting the meet, Hugh Stokes continued his dominant season, solidifying his national rankings at 5th in the 400m hurdles and 6th in the 110m hurdles. The Lynx finished 3rd in team standings with 112 points.
RECAP: RHODES MEN'S TRACK & FIELD
Key Performances:
• Hugh Stokes – 1st, 110m Hurdles (14.34) and 1st, 400m Hurdles (52.70)
• Liam Conroy – 1st, Javelin (56.60m)
• Daniel Blaich – 2nd, 1500m (4:00.52)
• Austin Rhea – 3rd, 5000m (15:15.81)
• Sumay Frueh – 3rd, 400m (50.55)
• Rhodes 4x400m Relay – 2nd place (3:24.34)
• Rhodes 4x100m Relay – 3rd place (42.44)
• Nick Parker – 4th, 3000m Steeplechase (9:54.54)
• Diego Donald – 4th, 10K (33:36.03); 8th, 5K (15:50.41)
• Bryce Tuchner – 4th, 110m Hurdles (15.70); 5th, 400m Hurdles (56.57)
• Jamal Witter – 4th, Long Jump (6.32m)
• Brendan Owen – 4th, Pole Vault (4.08m)
• Jack Brewer – 7th, 3000m Steeplechase (10:17.54)
• Owen Foster – 7th, 10K (34:01.49)
• Sumay Frueh – 7th, Long Jump (6.13m)
• Max Plaia – 8th, Javelin (39.91m)
• Will Magargee – 8th, Triple Jump (11.27m)
• Jack Sullivan – 7th, 800m (1:59.98)
• Zavien Williams – 6th, High Jump (1.85m)
Team Statistics:
• 20 Top-8 Finishes
• 3 Event Wins
• National Rankings: Hugh Stokes – 5th (400m hurdles), 6th (110m hurdles)
Looking Forward: Rhodes at NCAA Qualifiers
The Lynx will now set their sights on qualifying performances at the NCAA South Region events, aiming to send a strong contingent to the NCAA Division III National Championships. Rhodes Men's Track and Field remains a perennial contender within the SAA, consistently producing top finishes and individual champions. The 2025 season continues that tradition with another strong conference meet.
