RALEIGH, N.C. - The Flagler College men's track and field team wrapped up their three-day trip to the Raleigh Relays, held at North Carolina State University;s Paul Derr Track and Field Facility this afternoon.

A selective pool of Saints made the voyage; Will Stone, Caden Vann, Kaleb Hollins, Brandon Knieja and Finn Russell. These five Saints were represented in four races, the 110 meter hurdles, the 10,000 meter run, the 1,500 meter run and the 800 meter run. The five Saints saw heavy competition from a majority of top-tier Division I programs such as Clemson University, Villanova University, Duke University, University of Pennslyvania, and the United States Military Academy.

Stone continued his season of excellence while competing in the 800. Placing third in his heat, Stone came in 25th place overall in a pool of 160 runners. With his new personal best 1:50.25, Stone is now ranked at No. 14 in the nation, setting a provisional NCAA time. Knieja set a new personal record for himself, with his 1:53.64. This time put him in 102 place and third in his heat.

Out of 202 runners, Knieja led the way for the Saints in the 1500 meter run, finishing in 94th place overall. Sixth in his heat, Knieja was .60 of a second off of his personal best, coming in with a time of 3:50.47.

Vann was the lone Saint in a the sprints portion of the trip. Competing in the 110 meter hurdles, Vann placed 32 out of 52, running a 14.79. Against predominately D1 hurdlers, Vann finished second among his DII competitors and finished third in his heat.