Scottie Vines claims high jump, equals previous winning height

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas sophomore Scottie Vines equaled his winning height of 7 feet, 3 inches (2.21) from last year’s Razorback Invitational to highlight first day action at the Randal Tyson Track Center.

Vines, who set a career best of 7-6 (2.29) to win the 2025 Tyson Invitational, attempted 7-4.5 (2.25) after clinching the victory at 7-3. In his season debut, Vines opened at 6-10.75 (2.10) and his series included 7-0.5 (2.15) and 7-1.75 (2.18) before the 7-3 clearance.

Georgia’s tandem of Brion Stephens (7-1.75) and Kimani Jack (7-0.5) finished second and third. Jack entered the meet sharing the collegiate lead in 2026 with a height of 7-4.5 (2.25).

Sophomore sprinter Jelani Watkins made his Razorback debut in the 200m, where he won his section in 20.88 to place sixth overall. Watkins has an indoor PR of 20.78 from 2025.

Dapriest Holmes led the Arkansas sprinters with a 20.80 effort that placed fifth overall. Jamarion Stubbs won his section in 21.02 and placed 11th overall. Florida’s Wayna McCoy led the field with a 20.50 over a 20.56 for Tyson Williams of South Carolina.

Owan Logorodi led a crew of Razorbacks in the 800m with a 1:48.46 to place second in his section and 11th overall. Josh Rammage clocked 1:50.24 while Julian Carter posted a 1:51.78 and Wyatt Green ran 1:54.07.

Link Lindsey finished 11th in the long jump with a mark of 23-7.5 (7.20).