ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hartwick Hawks men's track and field team picked up six selections on the Empire 8 Outdoor Track and Field All-Conference Teams, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
The Hawks earned their most all-conference selections since the program's reinstatement, capping another successful season in the highly competitive Empire 8 Conference. Leading the way was sophomore standout Cody Bazemore, who continued his impressive rise on both the conference and regional stages.
Bazemore earned his second career outdoor all-conference honor, securing Second Team recognition in the 100-meter dash. Earlier this season, he collected USTFCCCA All-Region honors in both the 100-meter dash and long jump. During the indoor campaign, Bazemore was a two-time Empire 8 Second Team selection in the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes while also earning regional recognition in both events.
Senior Marquis Jones-McKinney capped a stellar final season with his first career Empire 8 All-Conference selection, earning Second Team honors in the high jump. Building on an All-Region performance during the indoor season, Jones-McKinney delivered a career-best effort at the Empire 8 Outdoor Championships, clearing 1.93 meters to secure all-conference recognition. Earlier this year, he was also selected to the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team during the indoor season.
Hartwick's record-setting 4x100-meter relay team also earned Third Team honors following a historic season. The quartet of Cody Bazemore, Patrick Conteh, Shane Hunte, and Jaiden Deacon consistently rewrote the program record book throughout the spring and posted a time of 43.14 seconds at the conference championships. The honor marks the first all-conference relay recognition since the program's return.
In addition to the all-conference selections, Larry McCumiskey was named Hartwick's representative on the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team. The award recognizes a student-athlete who has emerged as a leader in competition, the classroom, and the community while consistently demonstrating honor, integrity, sportsmanship, and service.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
