LEXINGTON, Va.  — The Washington and Lee men's track and field team recorded three Top 3 finishes on day two of the W&L Carnival on Saturday.  

Highlights From the Meet

• In the pole vault, senior Joe O'Connor (Henrico, Va./Douglas Freeman) claimed first with a mark of 4.81m (15'9.25").
• First-year Luke Avigliano (Madison, N.J./Seton Hall Prep) placed third in the 800m with a time of 1:55.35. Sophomore Chris Ruiz (Highland Lakes, N.J./Vernon Township) was two spots behind him in fifth (1:56.57).
• The Generals secured three of the Top 5 spots in the 110m hurdles. Junior Seamus Watters (New Orleans, La./Bronxville) placed third in 15.85, first-year Jaylen Day (Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md./Harve de Grace) finished fourth (15.92) and junior Ty Powell (Yorktown, Va./Tabb) crossed the finish line fifth (15.96).

Top 5 Finishes
Senior Joe O'Connor (1st) – Pole Vault (4.81m [15'9.25"])
First-year Luke Avigliano (3rd) – 800m (1:55.35)
Junior Seamus Watters (3rd) – 110m Hurdles (15.85)
First-year Jaylen Day (4th) – 110m Hurdles (15.92)
Junior Doug Dracon (4th) - 200m (22.28)
Junior Ty Powell (5th) – 110m Hurdles (15.96)
Sophomore Chris Ruiz (5th) – 800m (1:56.57)

New Personal Bests
First-year Luke Avigliano – 800m (1:55.35)
Sophomore Victor Foster - 200m (24.64)
Junior Ty Powell – 100m (11.56)
Sophomore Adam Roy - Discus (32.78m [107'6.00"])
Sophomore Adam Roy – Hammer Throw (36.27m [119'0.00"])
Sophomore Chris Ruiz – 800m (1:56.57)
Junior Connor Verrett – 800m (2:01.88)
Junior Max Weaver - 200m (23.79)
 
Up Next
The Generals return to action on Friday at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Alumni Invite hosted by Lynchburg.