MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – The Washington & Jefferson College track & field teams wrapped day one of the 2025 Presidents' Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships this evening. The W&J men currently rest in third place with 31 team points while the W&J women sit in fifth with five team points.
 
Julian Paul (Pittsburgh, Pa./Montour) spearheaded the men's efforts on the opening day of the conference championships. Paul raced to a first-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:36.79.
 
Anthony Cestaro III (Memphis, Tenn./Christian Brothers) qualified for the finals of the 100-meter dash with a third-place finish in the preliminary round with a time of 10.83 seconds. Noah Neil (California, Pa./California Area) also advanced to the finals with a personal-best time of 16.82 seconds in the preliminary round of the 110-meter hurdles.
 
A quad of jumpers including Elijah Thomas (Washington, Pa./Washington), Tavan Schoenberger (Elizabethtown, Pa./Elizabethtown), Hayden O'Bryon (Irwin, Pa./Norwin) and Alex Maslo (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) all finished in succession in the triple jump. Thomas headed the group, taking third with a personal-best jump of 13.50 meters (44' 3.50"). Schoenberger and O'Bryon had personal-best jumps on the day.
 
Sarah Schneider (Warren, Ohio/Lordstown) headlined the W&J women on the day. Schneider took first in the 100-meter hurdles with a new personal-best time of 15.24 to qualify for the finals. Lainey Hartner (Washington, Pa./Fort Cherry) and Rylee Miller (West Mifflin, Pa./West Mifflin) also reach personal bests in the event.
 
Chloe LoCastro (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) reached a personal best time of 12:00.65 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase to take fifth place.
 
Track & Field returns to the Track & Field Complex at Mylan Park on Friday (May 2) for day two of the outdoor championships. Events are scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m
 
Below is a list of the top finisher in each event for W&J
Men
100-Meter Dash: Anthony Cestaro III (Memphis, Tenn./Christian Brothers) – 10.83, 3^rd (Prelims)
110-Meter Hurdles: Noah Neil (California, Pa./California Area) – 16.82, 5th (Prelims)
3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Julian Paul (Pittsburgh, Pa./Montour) – 9:36.79, 1st
Triple Jump: Elijah Thomas (Washington, Pa./Washington) – 13.50 meters (44' 3.50"), 3rd
Javelin Throw: Matt Kordich (Perryopolis, Pa./Frazier) - 44.59 meters (146' 3"), 13th
 
Women
100-Meter Dash: Sarah Schneider (Warren, Ohio/Lordstown) – 13.24, 11^th (Prelims)
100-Meter Hurdles: Sarah Schneider (Warren, Ohio/Lordstown) – 15.23, 1^st (Prelims)
3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Chloe LoCastro (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) – 12:00.65, 5th