The Johnson C. Smith men's and women's track teams produced strong performances on the first day of the CIAA Outdoor Championships.

Day 1 was highlighted by Sah-Jay Stevens who won the women's javelin and placed second in the shot put contributing 18 of the teams 25 points, good enough for second place.

Shanice Nieta finished fifth in the javelin and Rayna Graham captured sixth in the long jump to complete first day scoring.

Virginia State is first in the women's division with 40 points.  and Winston-Salem State University and Fayetteville State University are tied for third with 22 points.

For the men, Tavian Stewart (2nd place) and Sadiki McFarlane earned podium spots in the long jump.

Kristoff Darby finished seventh in the 1500m.

Virginia Union University is the first-day men's leader with 42 points. Virginia State University is second with 41 points and Bowie State University, the meet host, is third with 29 points.

Action continues Sunday with finals in many events.


JCSU Results

Women's Javelin
1. Sah-Jay Stevens
5. Shanice Nieta

Women's Shot Put
2. Sah-Jay Stevens

Long Jump
6, Rayna Graham


Men's Long Jump
2. Tavian Stewart
4. Sadiki McFarlane

Men's 1500m
7. Kristoff Darby
 

Women's Scores Pl Team Score 1 Virginia State 40 2 Johnson C. Smith 25 3 Winston-Salem St. 22 3 Fayetteville St. 22 5 Shaw 17 6 Bowie State 13 7 Livingstone 11 8 St. Augustine's 6

Men's Scores Pl Team Score 1 Virginia Union 42 2 Virginia State 41 3 Bowie State 29 4 St. Augustine's 26 5 Johnson C. Smith 15 5 Claflin 15 7 Lincoln (Pa.) 6 8 Livingstone 3