The George Mason track & field team will compete at four separate meets over the weekend, including the Princeton/Larry Ellis Invitational, JMU Invitational, Baylor/Michael Johnson Invitational and the Mt. SAC Relays.

The men's team continues to build on its strong outdoor season, continuing to rank second in the Southeast Region in the latest USTFCCA poll released this week.

Helping the push to the top of the regional rankings are several athletes who rank at the top of the CAA in their respective events, including Rachaunn Ruffin in the 100m dash (10.36, 31^st nationally), David Verburg in both the 200m dash (20.91, 44^th nationally) and 400m dash (46.24, 14^th nationally), Everett Hackett in the 5000m run (14:03.16), Anthony Williams in the 110m hurdles (14.24), George Empty in the 400m hurdles (52.98), the men's 4x100m and 4x400m relays and Lavell Handy in the long jump (7.64m, 15^th nationally).

The women's team also leads the conference in several events, including the 4x400m relay, Mandissa Marshall in the pole vault (4.30m, 6^th nationally) and Kelsey Reese in the javelin (47.02m, 32^nd nationally).

Leading up to the CAA Track & Field Championships on the campus of George Mason in early May, GoMason.com is featuring a different track athlete/coach each week in its blog. Be sure to read this week's edition about Head Coach Andrew Gerard here.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY LARRY ELLIS INVITATIONAL
(Middle distance/distance)
When: Friday, April 20
Where: William Weaver Stadium, Princeton, N.J.
Live Results: Click Here

JAMES MADISON INVITATIONAL
(Mixed squad)
When: Saturday, April 21
Where: JMU Track and Field Complex, Harrisonburg, Va.
Schedule of Events: Click Here

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MICHAEL JOHNSON DR. PEPPER CLASSIC
(Sprints/jumps/hurdles)
When: Saturday, April 21
Where: Hart-Patterson Track Complex, Waco, Texas
Meet Information: Click Here

MT. SAC RELAYS
(Mandissa Marshall competing in the pole vault)
When: Saturday, April 21
Where: Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, Calif.
Meet Information: Click Here