TRAFFORD, Pa. (April 21) – Junior thrower Jacob Harker (Lilly, Pa. / Bishop Carroll) had a Friday to remember at the recent Mountaineer Showcase. For his work in the throws, Harker was lauded as Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday.
 
He won the shot put with a mark of 15.31 meters/50-2.75, which is the second-best throw this year in the PAC behind only his own throw of 15.34 meters earlier this year. Harker also won the discus (40.77 meters/133-9), which ranks fourth in the PAC and set a new program record in the hammer after he took third with a heave of 42.42 meters/139-2, which is third-best in the PAC.
 
For a complete look at this week's PAC men's outdoor track & field release, click here.
 
With the regular season concluded, the Yellow Jacket men turn their attention to the 2026 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Outdoor Championships, which will be held in Morgantown. The two-day event gets underway on Thursday, April 30.