BALTIMORE – Towson University freshman Crystal Johnson had a day to remember at the Morgan State Legacy Meet at Hughes Stadium Saturday.
 
For the second consecutive meet, Johnson set a school record in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.65 seconds. She lowered her impressive mark that was established at the Towson Invitational on April 6 by 1.2 seconds.
 
This time, Johnson added the bonus thrill of helping the 4 x 100-meter relay team that included senior Arianna Waller, senior Liz Reid and freshman Shamika Burton set a school record. In winning the 4 x 100, the super-sleek quartet finished in 45.56 seconds. It was the perfect start to a great day for the Tigers.
 
In addition, Johnson also qualified for the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter dash in Miramar, Florida from June 21-23.
 
Quotable
Towson head coach Mike Jackson on Towson's performance.
"I am really happy about the good amount of things that took place this weekend, but there are areas I know we can do better in. I am extremely excited to do some special things at conference."
 
Johnson on what made the difference in her 100-meter race and establishing a new Towson standard.
"It is very gratifying to see all of my hard work throughout the year pay off. Having my work culminate in a school record is humbling and makes me excited for what championship season has in store. Also being a few footsteps behind my competitor around the 50-meter mark, I had to drive through the race to go through the finish line strong."
 
Johnson being a member of the school record 4 x 100-meter relay team.
"It is very exciting because my teammates and I have been working hard to get our relay right and it feels good when you see everything come together culminating in a school record. Then coming back for the 100-meters and breaking another was fulfilling."
 
How It Happened

• Victoria Jones-Alleyne was second in the 100-meter hurdles (13.99 seconds).
• The Tigers had three of the top five finishes in the 100-meter dash.
• Waller was third in a season best time of 11.96.
• Burton was fifth in the 100 (12.03) and fourth in the long jump with an effort of 5.47 meters (17-11.50).
• Alexandria Kitchell had a season best time in the 400 meter run (57.42).
• Hayley Horvath won the pole vault with a clearance of 4.00 meters (13-01.50).
• In fact, the Tigers claimed the top four places with Gabrielle Gaygen finishing second with a clearance of 3.50 meters (11-05.75).
• Emily Corso was third in the pole vault (3.35m/10-11.75) and Samantha Ronald was fourth (3.20m/10-06).
• Starr Stover was second in the high jump (1.63/5-04.25).
• Kaeshelle Ford was sixth in the javelin (29.73/97-06).
• Ani Boghossian-James won the heptathlon while Naja McAdam enjoyed a personal record in the heptathlon.
• Competing at Princeton, Kylie Anicic ran a personal best time in the 1,500-meter run (4:36.43).
• It was the second straight week that Anicic, who finished fifth in her heat, enjoyed a personal best performance.
• Olivia Janke was 10th at the Princeton Larry Ellis Meet in the 5,000-meter run (17:11.04).

 
Up Next

• Select Tigers will compete at the Penn Relays at historic Franklin Field between Thursday, August 25 and Saturday, August 27.