Jackson Hersh Makes History at Dr. Jack M. Toms Alumni Invitational

Jackson Hersh achieved a major milestone in Shippensburg University history with his outstanding performance at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Alumni Invitational in Lynchburg. Hersh recorded the third-best javelin throw in the university’s history, reaching an impressive distance of 224 feet, 2 inches on his final attempt. This personal-best throw secured his position as the third-best javelin thrower in the school’s history, with five consecutive throws surpassing 204 feet.

Not only did Hersh’s throw set a new standard for the university, but it also met the NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Additionally, two other Shippensburg athletes excelled in their events, with Mason Pretopapa and Aiden Zimmerman achieving PSAC Championships qualifying standards in the javelin.

In other events, Gilberto Raphael Ramos matched the PSAC standard in the pole vault, while Tommy Crum Jr. led a group of Shippensburg runners to PSAC qualifiers in the 1,500 meters. Garrett Quinan also put on an impressive performance in the 10,000 meters, leading the way for the Shippensburg qualifiers in the event.

The competition will continue on Saturday at 9 a.m., with more exciting performances expected from the talented athletes representing Shippensburg University.