STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NJCUGothicKnights.com) | The New Jersey City University women's track and field team rested several key athletes at the Fasttrack National Invitational on Friday, February 14 in Staten Island, N.Y. but still saw some personal records across their roster.
 
Freshman sprinter, Shaneeka Benekin (Jersey City, NJ/Lincoln), starred in the 200 Meter Dash, running 27.88 to finish just outside the top half of a crowded field. 
 
Joining Benekin with PRs were: Tiffany Ortiz (Jersey City, NJ/University Academy Charter) in the 200M, April Gutierrez (Jersey City, NJ/Dickinson) in the 800M, Annaliza Lagman (Jersey City, NJ/Ferris) in the 60M Hurdles, Maera Ochieng-Onyango (Montclair, NJ/Montclair) in the 200M, and Violeta Sanders (Jersey City, NJ/Hudson Catholic) in the 200M. 
 
UP NEXT:
NJCU has their Last Chance meet, coming at the Armory in New York on Friday, February 21 in Manhattan.
 
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