The Washington and Lee University men's track and field team ended the VMI Winter Relays with two top-ten performances in Lexington, Virginia. Ford Hunter secured ninth place in the high jump, while Fidel Small achieved a season-best in the triple jump. Will DeLoach rounded out the day with a tenth-place finish in the mile run.
On Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Virginia, the Washington and Lee University men's track and field team participated in the VMI Winter Relays, marking the conclusion of their weekend competition. The Generals recorded a pair of top-ten finishes across various events, highlighting individual efforts amid the indoor track season.
Ford Hunter led the team's performances with a ninth-place result in the high jump, clearing a height of 1.85 meters, equivalent to 6 feet 0.75 inches. Fidel Small followed with a strong showing in the triple jump, leaping 13.52 meters—or 44 feet 4.25 inches—which stands as his season best. Closing the action, Will DeLoach crossed the finish line in the mile run at 4:32.03, earning tenth place.
These results provide momentum as the team prepares for a busy upcoming weekend. Starting Friday, February 13, select members will compete at the David Hemery Valentine Invite in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted by Boston University. On Saturday, February 14, others will head to the Joe LaRocco Invite in Salem, Virginia. The schedule continues Sunday, February 15, with the VT Showdown at Virginia Tech.
The VMI Winter Relays served as a key early-season meet for the Generals, allowing athletes to build on their training and refine techniques ahead of more competitions.
