University of Houston Athletics
Houston Signees Enjoy Success at State Championships
5/10/2021 3:18:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougar signees earn multiple podium finishes this past weekend
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field program is excited to welcome a talented group of newcomers to the team at the start of the 2021-22 academic year. Last weekend, several of the Cougar signees concluded their high school careers with podium finishes at their respective state championships.
The state of Texas put on a show at the UIL Track & Field State Championships last weekend at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Cougar signee, Destiny Smith had a strong showing in the hurdles where she earned a pair of podium finishes at the 5A State Championships. She secured a second-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles (13.22) and third-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles (42.65).
Adam Mason continues to be one of the best quarter milers in the country after winning the 400-meter at the 5A State Championships with a time of 47.43. In the 800-meter, Mason came in second at 1:52.60.
In the field, incoming freshmen Chloe Coffee and Daisy Monie capped off stellar high school careers on a high note, as Coffee finished third in the High Jump after clearing 5-4.00. Monie, the younger sister of Cougar senior Nora Monie posted a pair of top-five finishes at the Championships. She took second place in the Shot Put (43-10.75) and fourth in the Discus (139-02).
In Florida, sprinter Aaron Bell showed why he is one of the most touted sprinters in the class of 2021 after winning both the 100-meter and 200-meter at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A Track & Field Championships this past weekend. Bell won the 100-meter at 10.34, clinching the first title for the Terry Parker High School Boys Track & Field team in over 30 years. Bell led from start to finish in the 200-meter, taking his second title of the weekend with a time of 20.71.
Raven Nunnery will be a strong addition to Cougar sprint group after earning a state title in Louisiana this past weekend in the 200-meter. Nunnery clocked a time of 23.41 to win the race and took second in the 100-meter at 11.39.
Houston will return to action this week when it begins the postseason at the 2021 American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships from March 14-16 in Tampa, Fla. on the campus of USF.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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The state of Texas put on a show at the UIL Track & Field State Championships last weekend at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Cougar signee, Destiny Smith had a strong showing in the hurdles where she earned a pair of podium finishes at the 5A State Championships. She secured a second-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles (13.22) and third-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles (42.65).
Adam Mason continues to be one of the best quarter milers in the country after winning the 400-meter at the 5A State Championships with a time of 47.43. In the 800-meter, Mason came in second at 1:52.60.
In the field, incoming freshmen Chloe Coffee and Daisy Monie capped off stellar high school careers on a high note, as Coffee finished third in the High Jump after clearing 5-4.00. Monie, the younger sister of Cougar senior Nora Monie posted a pair of top-five finishes at the Championships. She took second place in the Shot Put (43-10.75) and fourth in the Discus (139-02).
In Florida, sprinter Aaron Bell showed why he is one of the most touted sprinters in the class of 2021 after winning both the 100-meter and 200-meter at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A Track & Field Championships this past weekend. Bell won the 100-meter at 10.34, clinching the first title for the Terry Parker High School Boys Track & Field team in over 30 years. Bell led from start to finish in the 200-meter, taking his second title of the weekend with a time of 20.71.
Raven Nunnery will be a strong addition to Cougar sprint group after earning a state title in Louisiana this past weekend in the 200-meter. Nunnery clocked a time of 23.41 to win the race and took second in the 100-meter at 11.39.
Houston will return to action this week when it begins the postseason at the 2021 American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships from March 14-16 in Tampa, Fla. on the campus of USF.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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