MARION, IN. - The Spring Arbor University Men's track and field team finished sixth out of eight teams with many individuals finding success. The Crossroads League Championships meet was held at Marion University on Fri. April 25 and Sat. April 26.

Dewayne Gray spent much of the spring season in the training room and without a lot of races under his belt this season won the League Championship in the 100 meter dash.  Gray's time of 10.62 and victory in the race was the second time in his career that he finished first in the event. It was also his third fastest of his career.

Head Coach Dante Ottolini pointed out several other highlights. "Dan Garza became a man this weekend," said Ottolini.  Garza finished the 5k in 16:00, which put him in seventh place, and also ran a personal record (PR) in the 10k with a time of 32:59, which placed him third place achieving all-league status.

"I felt great," said Garza. "It was nice to score some points for the team."

Ottolini said Nathan Anderson had an excellent day in the 3000m Steeple.  His time of 9:41 was a PR and his third place finish gave him all league honors. Anderson moved up to fifth on the Spring Arbor 3000m Steeple record list.

Chris Conrad was also all league in the 800m run. He finished third with a time of 1:54.7, achieving all-league honors. Conrad's time put him at tenth on the Spring Arbor 800m record list.

Ian Miller ran well in the 400, clocking a 50.09 and finishing sixth. It was Miller's fastest time in a Spring Arbor jersey and put him tenth on the Spring Arbor 400m record list.

The final event of the day was the 4X400m relay. The team consisted of Miller, Conrad, Mike Forsythe, and Max Watters. The team finished in 3:21.61, the second fastest time in school history. SAU was runners up in the race and received all-league honors.

"We had a great meet," said Ottolini. "The team score wasn't as good as it has been in past years, but for our team it was a great meet."