.ELSAH, Ill. – Missouri Baptist track and field hopped the Mississippi River this weekend to partake in the Principia College Relays in Elsah, Illinois.
 
On Friday, senior Trey Peugeot kick-started the Spartans with a first-place finish in the 5000m. His time of 16:31.91 set his new personal best in the event.
 
Nick Bewen was not far behind Peugeot as he finished 11th in the race with a 17:55.63
 
The already two-time AMC Field Athlete of the Week continued to do his thing on Saturday. Kyle Christopher once again placed first in the shot-put, throwing for an event best 14.75m. He also took an eighth-place finish in the weight throw in a field of 26 participants.
 
Adam Vincent had a notable finish in the pole vault. He finished fourth of 20 with a 4.55m effort.
 
Freshman Donovan Wright had a strong day personally, besting his 60m time (7.89), his 200m time (26.44), and his long jump record (5.68m).
 
The Spartans are back in Elsah, Illinois next Saturday to take on the AMC Indoor Track & Field Championships. Events will be held throughout the entire day.