ROCHESTER – Macomb Men's Track & Field closed out a strong weekend at Oakland University's Elaine Leigh Invitational on Saturday (April 19) with stellar performances by several Monarchs, notably that of Brandon Penberthy in the steeplechase and Dylan Penberthy in the 800m.

Here's a look at the results from a great weekend in Rochester for the Monarchs.

FRIDAY
5000m
A total of seven Monarchs competed in the 5K event Friday evening, led by Dylan Penberthy who clocked in at 15:44.28 in a field full of NCAA Division I and Division II athletes. The time was good for 27^th place and set the tone for a strong weekend for the standout freshman. Brandon Penberthy was next in 48^th at 16:29.77, while Jack DeWaele and Carson Gilbertson finished in 55^th and 56^th, respectively, with times of 16:38.22 and 16:55.75. Lucas Shemansky was 61^st overall, Mathieu Fortier was 66^th and Preston Corneillie was 67^th.
 
SATURDAY
3000m Steeplechase
Brandon Penberthy impressed in his steeplechase debut, finishing seventh overall with a time of 10:47.55. Mathieu Fortier checked in 11^th overall at 11:22.73.

800m
Lucas Shemansky, the lone veteran in the event, led a cast of five Monarchs in the 800m with a 2:07.05 to finish in 25^th place. Dylan Penberthy was next in 29^th at 2:08.81, winning his heat by six seconds, while Jack DeWaele was 39^th at 2:14.64. Carson Gilbertson finished 41^st in the competitive event at 2:16.95 and Preston Corneillie was 44^th at 2:25.80.