LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jenelle Rogers and Makayla Sumrall competed at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East First Round Championships Thursday afternoon.  

Rogers competed in the long jump. She went into the event ranked 28th among 48 competitors. The event had four total flights with Rogers competing in the second flight. She finished fourth in her flight of 12 with a mark of 6.05 meters. Overall, Rogers finished 23rd overall, moving up five spots from her qualifying placement.  

While Rogers did not qualify for the individual long jump competition, she has qualified for nationals in the heptathlon. Rogers is ranked ninth going into nationals after scoring 5,825 points at the Texas Relays (Mar. 27-28).  

Sumrall was a powerful competitor in her event, the 100-meter dash. Going into the event, Sumrall was ranked 48th. She competed in the first heat, finishing sixth of eight competitors with a time of 11.52. Overall, she finished 32nd, 16 spots ahead of her qualifying place and ending her season on a strong note.  

The Outdoor Track and Field Championship Meet will take place June 5 – June 8 in Eugene, Oregon at Hayward Field