BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels returned to Birmingham on Saturday for the Samford Invitational as the season is picking up momentum, posting strong finishes and multiple personal bests against a competitive field.

Men's Highlights

• Zeno Goss led the Stormy Petrels with a sixth-place finish in the 800-meter run.
• Jordan McQueen recorded a top-12 finish in the triple jump with a mark of 12.92 meters and added a top-15 showing in the long jump at 6.37 meters.
• Charlie Monroe placed inside the top 20 in the triple jump with a leap of 11.39 meters.
• Philmon Laudat posted a personal record of 23.13 in the 200 meters, while Joshua Barfield added a PR in the 60-meter dash with a time of 9.12 seconds.

Women's Highlights

• Kirsten Rose placed eighth in the 800-meter run, setting a personal record of 2:24.10.
• Hannah Rhodes finished ninth in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 19:26.15.
• Mia Harris recorded a personal best of 8.23 meters in the shot put.
• Keri Edwards placed inside the top 15 in the triple jump with a mark of 10.56 meters.

Meet Notes

• Southern Athletic Association members Berry and Millsaps also competed.
• Freshman Loni Gipson made her collegiate debut in the high jump.

Up Next

The Stormy Petrels will travel to North Carolina for the Tyron Invitational on January 30.