2013-14 Men's Track & Field News
Jon Holmes Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
July 23, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (July 23, 2014) – Freshman Jon Holmes (Albany, N.Y.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field program has earned All-Academic honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, as announced Tuesday by the USTFCCCA.
Gisore Finishes 10th in 1500m at NCAA Championships
May 24, 2014
ALLENDALE, Mich. (May 24, 2014) – Junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) capped the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team’s second campaign on Saturday evening, as he finished 10th in the 1500 meters at the NCAA Championships, hosted by Grand Valley State.
Dage Minors Caps Brilliant Rookie Season by Competing at 2014 NCAA Track Championships
May 23, 2014
ALLENDALE, Mich. (May 23, 2014) – Franklin Pierce University men’s track rookie standout Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) capped his impressive freshman season Friday night by competing in the 800 meters at the 2014 NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships at Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich.
Gisore Qualifies for 1500m Final at NCAA Championships
May 22, 2014
ALLENDALE, Mich. (May 22, 2014) – Junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team ran a 3:52.63 in his heat in the 1500 meters on Thursday evening to qualify for the event’s final at the NCAA Championships, hosted by Grand Valley State.
Gisore, Minors Selected for NCAA Track & Field Championships
May 13, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (May 13, 2014) – Junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) and freshman Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team have been selected to the NCAA Championships, as announced Tuesday evening by the NCAA. It marks the first two NCAA selections in program history.
Gisore Named Northeast-10 Track Athlete of the Week
May 13, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (May 13, 2014) – Junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Track Athlete of the Week for the week ending on May 11, as announced Tuesday by the Conference office.
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Combine for 10 All-Region Selections from USTFCCCA
May 13, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (May 13, 2014) – Sophomore Chris Bohi (Loudon, N.H.), junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) and freshman B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) all earned All-East Region honors in two events each from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, leading 10 total All-Region performances by the Franklin Pierce University men’s and women’s track and field teams, as announced Monday night by the USTFCCCA.
Gisore, Minors Earn All-New England Honors for Men’s Track & Field on Third Day of NEICAAA Championships
May 10, 2014
WESTFIELD, Mass. (May 10, 2014) – Junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) and freshman Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) both earned All-New England honors on Saturday, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team on the third and final day of the NEICAAA (New England) Championships, hosted by Westfield State. The duo combined for six points, which left Franklin Pierce 26th, of 38 scoring teams, with 12 points at the conclusion of the three-day meet.
Cataldo, Smith Earn All-New England Honors for Men’s Track & Field on Second Day of NEICAAA Championships
May 09, 2014
WESTFIELD, Mass. (May 9, 2014) – Freshmen Cory Cataldo (Tewksbury, Mass.) and B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) both earned All-New England honors on Friday afternoon, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team on the first day of the NEICAAA (New England) Championships, hosted by Westfield State. The duo combined for six points, which left Franklin Pierce tied for 15th, out of 25 teams which earned points, through two days at the three-day meet.
Minors Wins 800m, Three Others Notch Top-Three Finishes; Men’s Track & Field Finishes Fourth at Northeast-10 Championships
May 03, 2014
EASTON, Mass. (May 3, 2014) – Freshman Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) claimed the title in the 800 meters on Saturday, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team on the second and final day of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships, hosted by Stonehill at W.B. Mason Stadium. In all, the Ravens collected 91.5 points over the weekend to finish fourth out of 10 teams.
Smith Wins 10,000m, 4x800m Relay Victorious for Men’s Track & Field on First Day of Northeast-10 Championships
May 02, 2014
EASTON, Mass. (May 2, 2014) – Freshman B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) won the 10,000 meters, while the 4x800-meter relay team added a win as well on Friday, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team at the Northeast-10 Conference Championships, hosted by Stonehill at W.B. Mason Stadium. Through the first day of the two-day event, the Ravens have collected 48 points and are tied for third out of 10 teams.
Delahanty Clears Season Best in Pole Vault, Men’s Track & Field Notches Three Wins at Pride Classic Invitational
April 27, 2014
WESTON, Mass. (April 27, 2014) – Freshman John Delahanty (Long Beach, N.Y.) posted his highest mark of the season to win the pole vault on Sunday for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team at the Pride Classic Invitational, hosted by Regis. It was one of three wins for the Ravens on Sunday afternoon, as well as one of two in field events.
Ham, 4x400m Relay Post Season Bests to Lead Men’s Track & Field at Penn Relays
April 26, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 26, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team’s 4x400-meter relay squad ran its fastest time of 2013-14 on Friday to highlight the program’s participation in the prestigious Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field meet in the country. In addition, sophomore Colton Ham (Webster, N.H.) ran his fastest time of the season in the 3000-meter steeplechase on Thursday.
Gisore (1500m), Smith (5000m) Notch Wins for Men’s Track & Field at Sean Collier Invitational
April 21, 2014
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (April 21, 2014) – Junior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) won the 1500 meters and freshman B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) won the 5000 meters on Saturday afternoon, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team at the Sean Collier Invitational, hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Due to technical issues at MIT, full results for the meet were unavailable until Monday morning.
Field Events Strong Amid Nine Top-Fives for Men’s Track & Field at George Davis Invitational
April 12, 2014
LOWELL, Mass. (April 12, 2014) – Sophomore Max Fanwick (Wilton, Conn.) tied for second in the pole vault on Saturday afternoon to post the highest finish of the day for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team, which posted nine top-five finishes at the George Davis Invitational, hosted by Massachusetts Lowell.
Minors Wins 800m to Lead Men’s Track & Field at Yellow Jacket Invitational
April 05, 2014
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 5, 2014) – Freshman Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) ran a 1:55.98 to win the 800 meters on Saturday for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track and field team at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, hosted by American International. The event victory garnered 10 points for the Ravens, who finished ninth in the 20-team meet, with 31.5 points.