Spartans prep for SoCon meet with outstanding day at Carolina Fast Times

CHAPEL HILL, NC – Ryan Rodd and Xavier Rutz cracked the two-minute mark in the 800 meters to highlight UNC Greensboro’s performances at the Carolina Fast Times on Saturday.

Rodd, a sophomore from West Hartford, CT, recorded a time of 1:58.90 for a 25th-place finish and a career best. Rutz, a junior from Cary, NC, was right behind him in 28th at 1:59.33.

Keith Gruchacz and Justin Ruppe also had personal records in the 1500 meters. Gruchacz, a senior from Bridgewater, NJ, crossed with a time of 4:12.65, while Ruppe, a freshman from Rutherfordton, NC, finished in 4:15.42.

On the women’s side, Tessa Dispenette and Sherrika Jordan ran personal records in the 1500 meters. Dispennette, a sophomore from Pittsboro, NC, crossed the line in 5:06.34, nearly 10 seconds better than her previous best, to finish in 21st place. Jordan, a freshman from Charlotte, NC, crossed the line immediately after, logging a time of 5:08.11.

UNCG will compete next weekend at the Southern Conference Championships in Boone, NC.

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Women’s Results

100 meters: 28. Heather Deutschle 13.98; 1500 meters: 21. Tessa Dispenette 5:06.34, 22. Sherrika Jordan 5:08.11, 27. Carly Magin 5:16.97, 32. Naomi D'Amours 5:28.74, 33. Courtney Fawcett 5:35.75. 3,000 meters: 20. Mary Ann Rutz 12:46.99. 4X400 meter relay: 9. UNCG 4:23.16.

Men’s Results

800 meters: 25. Ryan Rodd 1:58.90, 28. Xavier Rutz 1:59.33, 32. Josh Wyatt 2:00.21; 1500 meter: 24. Keith Gruchacz 4:12.65, 27. Justin Ruppe 4:15.42, 32. David Fulp 4:29.15; 3000 meters: 17. Ryan Solomon 10:00.16; 4x400 meter relay: 13. UNCG “A” 3:28.79, 16. UNCG “B” 3:37.08; Shot Put: 16. Ramon Jobson-Brown 7.37 meters (24-0.25).