LEXINGTON, Va. — The Washington and Lee men's track and field team registered eight personal bests on day one of the VMI Winter Classic on Friday.

Highlights From the Meet

• Sophomore Chris Ruiz (Highland Lakes, N.J./Vernon Township) placed seventh in the 1,000m with a time of 2:35.22.
• In the triple jump, first-year Isaac Barber (Providence Forge, Va./New Kent) claimed 11th with a personal-best leap of 13.34m (43'9.25").
• First-year Jaylen Day (Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md./Harve De Grace) finished 11th in the 60m hurdles with a personal-best time of 8.82.
• Sophomore Jackson Jacobs (Bridgeport, W.Va./Bridgeport) took 11th in the 5,000m with an indoor personal-best time of 15:56.20.

Top 15 Finishes
Sophomore Chris Ruiz (7th) – 1,000m (2:35.22)
First-year Isaac Barber (11th) – Triple Jump (13.34m [43'9.25"])
First-year Jaylen Day (11th) – 60m Hurdles (8.82)
Sophomore Jackson Jacobs (11th) – 5,000m (15:56.20)
Junior Kyle Clarke (14th) – 5,000m (16:07.10)

New Personal Bests
First-year Stevan Bajski – Weight Throw (9.93m [32'7.00"])
First-year Isaac Barber – Triple Jump (13.34m [43'9.25"])
Junior Kyle Clarke – 5,000m (16:07.10)
First-year Jaylen Day – 60m Hurdles (8.82)
Junior James Dixon – 400m (51.74) – Indoor PR
First-year Jack Foster – Triple Jump (11.78m [38'7.75"])
Sophomore Jackson Jacobs – 5,000m (15:56.20) – Indoor PR
Sophomore Max Weaver – 400m (52.75) – Indoor PR
 
Up Next
The Generals finish up competition at the VMI Winter Classic on Saturday.