Rowan hit the ground running with their opening meet at Friday’s Fasttrack Season Opener at Ocean Breeze in Staten Island, New York. 

The team looked strong all around, and head coach Dustin Dimit was pleased with the results. 

“That’s probably our best opening we’ve ever had with five or six guys already hitting marks,” Dimit said. “Just really impressed with how far along we already are.” 

Seniors Kwaku Nkrumah and Jason Agyemang finished one and two in the 60-meter hurdles. Nkrumah edged out Agyemang by 0.0002 seconds. This is the first time this season that the two previous national champions have competed.

The Profs dominated in the high jump, as Rowan took four of the top five spots. Jamile Grantt took home first place with a 2.08-meter effort. 

Freshman Anthony Parker also made his debut for the Profs and won the long jump (7.08 meters). 

“To be able to go out there and win against Division I teams as well as hit marks that will get them to the NCAA championship is just outstanding,” Dimit said. “It really shows a bright future.” 

Rowan will return to Ocean Breeze Complex after the winter break, on Jan. 16 for the Gotham cup. 

Over the break, Dimit’s message is clear, and that’s to continue to put in the work. 

“We got more work to do over the break,” Dimit said. “We’re really proud of the work they put in the fall, but none of that matters if we don’t put in this month of work over break before we come back.”