Bull Riding Prodigy Triumphs at Hampton Coliseum
At just 18 years old, Elijah Jennings from Marietta, South Carolina, showcased exceptional talent in bull riding, securing a victory at the PBR Hampton event held at the Hampton Coliseum. Jennings was the only competitor to successfully ride two bulls over the weekend, which propelled him to the No. 2 spot on the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour standings.
Jennings’ impressive performance in Hampton came on the heels of another victory in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in late January. There, he also rode two bulls, which initially placed him at No. 7 in the tour standings. In Hampton, he achieved 87.1 points on Poseidon on Friday and 78.5 points on Hardy the following day, though he did not score in the championship round. These scores, however, were sufficient to secure the win.
With a total of 400 points, Jennings is now just 54 points behind the current leader, Nick Tetz. Joao Goncalves captured second place in the event with 86.10 points on Socks in a Box, earning him 78 points in the standings.
College Track and Field: Record-Breaking Performances
Brianna Charles of Hampton University made headlines at the indoor Penn Classic in Philadelphia by setting two meet records. The senior from Guyana clocked 7.40 seconds in the 60-meter dash and 23.83 seconds in the 200-meter event. Charles, alongside teammates Arriah Gilmer, Morgan Pruitt, and Nyla Felton, also secured second place in the 4×400 relay with a season-best time of 3:41.45.
On the men’s side, Jayden Poteat ran a personal-best 21.25 seconds to win the 200 meters, while Justin Anderson finished second in the 500 meters with a personal record of 1:03.70. Norfolk State saw three athletes—Cancelor Watson, Chazden Wilson, and Xavier McGreal—tie for sixth in the high jump, each clearing 1.90 meters.
College Baseball: Bobcats Split Doubleheader
Bryant & Stratton College’s baseball team, holding a 3-1 record, split their doubleheader against Harford Community College in Florence, South Carolina. The Bobcats faced a 10-0 defeat in the first game, which ended in five innings, but bounced back to claim a 13-4 victory in the seven-inning second game. Their season opener on January 23 saw them sweep Virginia Peninsula Community College with 13-2 and 12-6 wins.
College Softball: UVA Dominates at Kickin’ Chicken Classic
The University of Virginia’s softball team improved their record to 4-1 after a commanding 10-2 victory over Coastal Carolina, wrapping up their participation in the Kickin’ Chicken Classic in Conway, South Carolina. Pitcher Courtney Layne earned the win in relief, delivering seven strikeouts and walking two in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Alex Call contributed with her second home run of the season, while Macee Eaton drove in three runs, concluding an impressive 8-for-17 weekend. The Cavaliers also celebrated a significant 4-2 win over No. 9 Arkansas, with Eaton hitting a home run and Layne pitching a complete game.
College Men’s Lacrosse: UVA Secures Opening Victory
Virginia’s men’s lacrosse team, ranked No. 14, kicked off their season with a 19-14 win over Colgate. The starting attack trio of Truitt Sunderland, McCabe Millon, and Ryan Colsey combined for 14 goals in the match. Sunderland led with six goals and two assists, Millon added four goals and five assists, and Colsey contributed four goals and an assist. This game marked the first lacrosse event held at the George Welsh Indoor Football Practice Facility, relocated due to weather conditions at Klockner Stadium. UVA goalie Jake Marek, a transfer from Air Force, made nine saves, conceding only two goals in the final quarter.
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