HIGH POINT, N.C. – UNCG didn't have to travel far for its latest competition of the season. The Spartans took a quick jaunt southwest on Friday to open up action at the High Point University hosted Vertklasse Meeting.

William Sandin (Raleigh, N.C./Broughton) had the highlight of the day, placing fifth in the 5,000 meters with a time of 15:32.65. Patrick O'Grady (Roswell, Ga./Blessed Trinity) wasn't far behind, finishing in 15:42.43 for 12^th, while Alex Roy (Clayton, N.C./Broughton) timed in at 15:45.32 for 18^th.

In the 1,500 meters, Dakarai Shipp (Raleigh, N.C./Millbrook) snagged 70^th, crossing the finish line in 4:20.36. Sarah DeSantis (Hope Mills, N.C./South View) was the only UNCG women's trackster in action, earning a 38^th-place finish in the 5,000 meters with a time of 19:55.55.

The Spartans resume competition at the Vertklasse Meeting on Saturday. A full recap of UNCG's results from Friday can be found below.

Women's 5,000 Meters

38. Sarah DeSantis – 19:55.55

Men's 5,000 Meters

5. William Sandin – 15:32.65

12. Patrick O'Grady – 15:42.43

18. Alex Roy – 15:45.32

24. Brandon King – 15:53.79

25. David Guthrie – 15:54.91

Men's 1,500 Meters

70. Dakarai Shipp – 4:20.36

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