New School Records Set at Samford Open

New School Records Set at Samford Open
January 20, 2026

Birmingham, AL - Reinhardt Indoor Track & Field competed at the Samford Open this past Saturday in Birmingham with great results.

Leading the list are Kenadi Aker and Marquia White, who both set new school records in their events. Aker topped her season opener school record in the 200 meter with a time of 26:76! She is set to have a fabulous spring outdoor season where she could set new outdoor records in other sprint events. 

Marquia continues to top all school records in the throwing events. She threw for 13.75 meters in the weight throw. White is also a member of Reinhardt University's Women's Basketball team and she was able to compete in both track and field and basketball this past weekend.

Several other athletes were able to secure personal records at the Samford Open:

  • Kenadi Aker: 60m- 7.94, 200m- 26.76
  • Abigail Bell: 60m- 8.18
  • Kimberly Guerra: Mile: 5:51.90 (PR)
  • Tatiana Williams: Mile- 6:39.26 (PR)
  • Rylee Fisher: 3k: 11:21.82
  • Lilly Savage: 60mH- 9.80, High Jump- 1.55m
  • Samantha Cramer: High Jump- 1.50m
  • Marquia White: Weight Throw- 13.75m (PR)
  • JT Neal: 60m- 7.00, 200m- 22.51 (PR)
  • Hayden Reyes: 60m- 7.02, 200m- 22.51
  • Chase Malloy: 400m- 51.59 (PR)
  • Uriel Guzman: Mile- 4:31.58 (PR)
  • Anthony Garcia: Mile- 4:34.47 (PR)
  • Braniff Mahoney: Mile- 4:35.50 (PR)
  • Jace Anderson: 60mH- 8.66 (PR)
  • Christopher James: 60mH- 9.15 (PR)
  • Zy'marion Boswell: 60mH- 9.32 (PR)
  • Bryan McClendon: High Jump- 1.94m (PR)
  • Mason Coley: Shot Put- 14.40m (PR)
  • Chase Story: Shot Put- 13.50m (PR), Weight Throw- 14.52m (PR)
  • Jaylen Scott: Shot Put- 12.10m (PR), Weight Throw- 16.23m (PR)
  • Liam Gerdis: Weight Throw- 13.02m (PR)
  • Evan Butcher: Shot Put- 9.26m (PR), Weight Throw- 11.11m (PR)