School Records Set by William Poe and 4x100 Relay for Men's Track
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's track team turned in a strong performance at the 2026 South Florida Invitational, held April 10–11 at the USF Track & Field Stadium, highlighted by a school record, multiple podium finishes, and solid depth across distance and sprint events.
The meet's top Spartan moment came in the 3,000‑meter steeplechase, where William Poe delivered a standout effort, finishing second overall in 9:19.0 to set a new school record. Poe led a strong Tampa showing in the event, as Hayden Reich placed fifth (9:41.2) and Declan Fiorucci followed closely in sixth (9:41.7), giving UT three top‑six finishes against a competitive field.
Tampa also found success in the middle distances, highlighted by Elijiah Rivera's runner‑up finish in the 1,500 meters, where he crossed the line in 3:52.1. The Spartans added depth in the event with Will Cerrutti (6th, 3:57.5), Xavier England (12th, 3:59.9), and Aidan Carroll (18th, 4:06.7) all competing.
On the sprint side, the Spartans delivered a historic performance in the 4x100‑meter relay, as the quartet of Collin Kavulic, Jacob Khashou, Jayden Leonard, and Calvin Jordan finished sixth overall in 40.98, establishing a new school record. Tampa also capped the meet with a strong showing in the 4x400‑meter relay, placing second in 3:22.1 behind a fast South Carolina State squad.
Tampa rounded out the weekend with consistent individual efforts across multiple events, including Josh Hindman's 16th‑place finish in the 800 meters (1:54.7) and solid sprint performances from Khashou and Jordan in the 100 meters and 200 meters.
Top Tampa Performers
3,000m Steeplechase:
In the men's 3,000‑meter steeplechase, William Poe led Tampa with a school‑record time of 9:19.0, placing second overall. Hayden Reich (5th) and Declan Fiorucci (6th) also finished inside the top six.
1,500 Meters:
In the men's 1,500 meters, Elijiah Rivera paced the Spartans with a runner‑up finish in 3:52.1, followed by Will Cerrutti (6th) and Xavier England (12th).
800 Meters:
In the men's 800 meters, Josh Hindman was Tampa's top finisher, placing 16th in 1:54.7.
4x100m Relay:
In the men's 4x100‑meter relay, Tampa's A team (Kavulic–Khashou–Leonard–Jordan) finished sixth in 40.98, setting a new school record.
4x400m Relay:
In the men's 4x400‑meter relay, Tampa's quartet posted a second‑place finish in 3:22.1. The Spartans runners included Kavulic, Khashou, Leonard, and Jordan.
Up Next
The Spartans now turn their attention to the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Championships, scheduled for April 24–25 at the Embry‑Riddle Track & Field Complex in Daytona Beach, Fla.