Serafin wins high jump, Egan 3rd with PR in steeplechase

First place by Nick Serafin in the men's high jump was Fredonia's best finish at the Cortland Classic Invitational track and field meet Friday and Saturday.

Serafin's clearance of 6 feet, 6 inches tied his personal-best in the event.

Kyle Egan finished third in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a personal-best of 10:27.24.

Fredonia's 4-by-400 relay team was third. The quartet consisted of Marcus Torres, Matthew Erman, Griffin Dombroske, and Alec Wright.

Gus Alvarez Jr. cleared 14 feet, 5 1.4 inch in the pole vault to finish fourth.

Ethan Francis also finished fourth in the 5,000 meters with a time of 16:07.65.

Other personal-bests:

Erman in the 800 meters (1:59.85);

Brian Freebern in the 800 meters (2:08.76) and the 1,500 ,meters (4:25.22);

Tony Gettino in the 800 meters (2:18.40) and the 1.500 meters (4:38.25);

Sean McGee in the discus (121 feet, 6 inches);

Michael Salvati in the 200 meters (23.11 seconds);

Torres in the 100 meters (11.64 seconds).