Little Rock Heads to Maroon and White Invitational This Weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock will face tough competition as it heads to Starkville, Mississippi for the Maroon and White Invitational in a two-day outdoor track and field meet starting Friday.
 
Friday's action starts off at Noon with field events and running events getting underway at 5:40 p.m. while Saturday's action starts at 11 a.m. with field events and running events starting at 1 p.m.
 
Participating Teams
Little Rock, Arkansas State, Iowa State, Memphis, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Tennessee Tech, Troy, UAB, and ULM
 
Three Things to Know

1. Curington to Solidify Spot
   Ryan Curington will look to improve his mark in the long jump this weekend, entering the week ranked 24th on the West Prelims performance list. With the top 32 advancing to the NCAA postseason, Curington could help solidify his spot by surpassing his previous best mark (24-11.25, 7.60m) with a chance at setting a new school record.
2. 1-2 Punch
   Little Rock is a major threat in the men's high jump where Johnathan Jones ranks 12th on the West Prelims performance list and Christian Matamoros knocking on the door. Look for the latter to make a big move and move into postseason contention.
3. Jackson Ready for Hurdles
   Ka'Neisha Jackson already hurdled over one challenge this week - graduation. Now she turns her attention to the 400m hurdles where she ranks 64th on the West prelims performance list. Look for Jackson to run a fast time in Starkville this weekend.

 
For the latest information on Little Rock Track & Field, make sure to check out LRTrojans.com. You can also find the team on social media at @LittleRockTFXC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 
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