Columbus, Ohio - February 14, 2026 -
The Lorain Titans delivered outstanding performances at the Ohio State HS Qualifier #5 at French Field House in Columbus, with multiple school records falling and numerous personal bests achieved.

MCELYA SHATTERS SHOT PUT RECORD
Junior Jaseer Mcelya rewrote the record books in dominant fashion, launching the shot put 51 feet, 5½ inches (15.68m) to claim second place and establish a new Lorain school record. Mcelya's massive throw demolished the previous mark of 43-9, improving the record by an impressive 7 feet, 8½ inches.

The junior's performance marks a breakthrough moment in what has already been a stellar season and establishes him as one of the premier throwers in Ohio.

4x800M RELAY TEAM LOWERS SCHOOL MARK
The Titans' boys 4x800-meter relay squad of Micah Eskridge, Abimelec Rivera, J'Marion Dewitt, and Jaaron Kidd continued their record-breaking season, clocking 9:47.41 to lower their own school standard. The quartet's perfectly executed race demonstrated the depth and excellence of Lorain's distance program.

MOORE EARNS MULTIPLE PODIUM FINISHES
Jazion Moore had an exceptional meet, earning three top-four finishes across multiple events. Moore claimed second place in both the long jump (21-02.25/6.46m) and 200-meter dash (23.20), and added a fourth-place finish in the 60-meter dash finals (7.10), showcasing his versatility and speed.

PERSONAL BESTS ACROSS THE BOARD
Several Titans achieved personal records on the day:

Viviana Chavez set a PR in the 200m (28.91) and a season best in the 400m (1:05.99)
Autumn Roberts posted a PR in the 200m (28.48)
Jazion Moore recorded a PR in the 60m (7.10)
Amarian Miller set a PR in the 60m prelims (7.19)
Natalie Sanchez achieved a PR in the 3200m (16:48.07)
Janelle Bonty set a PR in the long jump (12-03.00/3.73m)
Janelle Butler set a PR in the 60m (8.96)

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Other notable performances included:

Girls 4x200m relay finished 7th (1:56.96) - Viviana Chavez, J'Me Hood, Janelle Butler, Autumn Roberts
Autumn Roberts placed 11th in the 60m hurdles finals (9.87)
Camren Spraggins placed 14th in the 60m hurdles finals (9.64)
Amarian Miller placed 14th in the 60m finals (7.27)

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