WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Outdoor Championships, beginning Sunday at Mylan Park in Morgantown. The three-day event will feature some of the region's top collegiate athletes, including several Hilltoppers who have turned in record-breaking performances this spring.

Hunter Patterson has led the way with standout efforts on the track, setting new school records in the 100m (10.41) and 200m (21.00). Patterson recently swept both events at the John Papa Invitational at Slippery Rock University.

On the women's side, Ky'Ara Ross has delivered a strong season, setting program bests in the long jump (6.13m) and 100m (12.19). Brookelyn Reynolds now holds the school record in the 400m (58.30), while Madelyn Cisar has etched her name in the record books in the 400m hurdles (1:08.62).

Hilltoppers Among MEC Elite

Numerous West Liberty athletes are ranked among the top ten in the MEC in their respective events heading into championship weekend:

Men's Highlights

• Hunter Patterson: 1st in 100m, 2nd in 200m
   

• Francis Toohey: 2nd in 800m (1:53.65)
   

• Robert Allen: 6th in 10,000m, 9th in 5,000m
   

• George Donovic: 7th in 400H (56.97), 8th in 110H (15.33), 2nd in high jump (1.93m)
   

• Jamal Mounchivedi: 1st in high jump (1.96m)
   

• Ethan Furbee: 4th in high jump (1.91m)
   

• Reese Burnside: 2nd in pole vault (4.30m)
   

• Julius Hobbs: 3rd in pole vault (3.95m)
   

• Max McCoy: 8th in pole vault (3.70m)
   

• Shane Anderson: 10th in pole vault (3.50m)
   

• Talan Ramsay: 8th in long jump (6.61m)
   

• Andrew King: 7th in triple jump (13.47m)
   

• Isaac Tavo: 1st in discus (50.98m), 5th in shot put (14.87m)
   

• Mason Fraley: 10th in discus (40.12m)
   

• Jacob Taylor: 6th in decathlon
   

• Malachi Stewart: 7th in decathlon
   

Women's Highlights

• Ky'Ara Ross: 1st in long jump (6.13m), 6th in 100m (12.19)
   

• Brookelyn Reynolds: 5th in 400m, 8th in javelin (30.96m)
   

• Marissa Scott: 4th in 100H (15.06), 8th in pole vault (2.60m)
   

• Madelyn Cisar: 9th in 400H
   

• Hailey Harris: 6th in high jump (1.52m)
   

• Ava Cash: 5th in pole vault (2.90m)
   

• Sierra Lanham: 3rd in long jump (5.69m)
   

• Pam Kandrach: 3rd in discus (42.21m), 5th in shot put (12.17m)
   

• Sierra Davis: 4th in discus (41.24m), 9th in shot put (11.52m)
   

• Ashley Martin: 9th in heptathlon
   

• Women's 4x100m relay: 4th
   

• Women's 4x400m relay: 6th
   

With strong rankings across the board, the Hilltoppers are in a great position to compete for points and podiums.

"Our coaches and I look forward to a very exciting few days! This young team has continued to develop, positioning themselves to have an enjoyable weekend," said Head Coach Jason Falvo. "Both the men's and women's teams will represent West Liberty University well!"