Troy University Athletics
2008 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Howell, Mackenzie

Mackenzie Howell
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, AL
- High School:
- John Carroll Catholic HS
Bio
[PERSONAL] Full name is Mackenzie Vincent Howell ... Born February 2, 1990 ... Son of Ben and Sally Howell ... Has one sister, Anna ... Majoring in Sports and Fitness Management.
[FRESHMAN SEASON] Threw the javelin in seven different meets for the Trojans as a true freshman ... Open the season with a throw of 48.54 meters at the Southern Invitational - the first outdoor meet of the season for the Trojans ... Followed that performance up with a throw of 51.57 meters at the Georgia Relays ... Recorded a throw of 50.75 meters at the FSU Relays to close out the month of March ... Recorded a distance of 55.07 meters at the War Eagle Invitational ... Recorded a distance of 52.60 meters at the Coach O Invitational ... Finished the season with a personal-best throw of 60.42 meters at the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships ... Finished fourth at Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin ... Member of Troy University 3.0 Club ... USATF Junior Qualifier in the javelin ... Ranks second all-time at Troy University in the javelin.
[HIGH SCHOOL] Participated in track and field at John Carroll Catholic High School ... Participated in the javelin, shot put and discus for coach Bryan Burgess ... Won the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship in the javelin during senior season ... Holds the John Carroll Catholic High School record in the javelin.
[FRESHMAN SEASON] Threw the javelin in seven different meets for the Trojans as a true freshman ... Open the season with a throw of 48.54 meters at the Southern Invitational - the first outdoor meet of the season for the Trojans ... Followed that performance up with a throw of 51.57 meters at the Georgia Relays ... Recorded a throw of 50.75 meters at the FSU Relays to close out the month of March ... Recorded a distance of 55.07 meters at the War Eagle Invitational ... Recorded a distance of 52.60 meters at the Coach O Invitational ... Finished the season with a personal-best throw of 60.42 meters at the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships ... Finished fourth at Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin ... Member of Troy University 3.0 Club ... USATF Junior Qualifier in the javelin ... Ranks second all-time at Troy University in the javelin.
[HIGH SCHOOL] Participated in track and field at John Carroll Catholic High School ... Participated in the javelin, shot put and discus for coach Bryan Burgess ... Won the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship in the javelin during senior season ... Holds the John Carroll Catholic High School record in the javelin.
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