University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 12
Natchitoches, LA
3 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
Leon Johnson Invitational
Pair of Cajuns Place Third in the Shot Put on Day One of Leon Johnson Invitational
4/12/2024 10:13:00 PM | Track and Field
Praiyer Jones and Laila Guy both finished third for the Cajuns
NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana - The Louisiana track and field team got off to a strong start at the Leon Johnson Invitational in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The Cajuns had three top-four finishes in the shot put along with five top 10s in the long jump.
Prayer Jones got things going in the shot put, throwing 54-7.25 to take third on his third throw. Laila Guy placed third on the women's side with her throw of 44-6. Right behind her at 44-5.25 was teammate Jaydan Jackson in fourth. Taylor Walls finished 10th with a distance of 30-10.5.
Walls also competed in the long jump, taking 10th with a jump of 17-8.75. She finished behind teammate Reem Tammam who placed seventh with a jump of 18-10. Montrell Morris was the high finisher for the men in sixth place at 23-2. Just behind him was Jeremy Nelson at 23-1.75 to place seventh. Joshua Mason also jumped for the Cajuns, placing 10th with a distance of 22-1.5.
Louisiana continues the Leon Johnson Invitational tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m.
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Prayer Jones got things going in the shot put, throwing 54-7.25 to take third on his third throw. Laila Guy placed third on the women's side with her throw of 44-6. Right behind her at 44-5.25 was teammate Jaydan Jackson in fourth. Taylor Walls finished 10th with a distance of 30-10.5.
Walls also competed in the long jump, taking 10th with a jump of 17-8.75. She finished behind teammate Reem Tammam who placed seventh with a jump of 18-10. Montrell Morris was the high finisher for the men in sixth place at 23-2. Just behind him was Jeremy Nelson at 23-1.75 to place seventh. Joshua Mason also jumped for the Cajuns, placing 10th with a distance of 22-1.5.
Louisiana continues the Leon Johnson Invitational tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m.
FOLLOW THE CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
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