Jackson claims second NCAA title with win in the high jump

BRADENTON, Fla.- On Saturday afternoon, Cervantes Jackson reached new heights at the 2017 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships. After winning the national title in the men's triple jump on Friday, the sophomore from Bainbridge, Ga. recorded a personal best in the high jump to win his second national title at the event.

Jackson recorded a height of 7-1 to defeat Tanner Stepp of Carson-Newman, who finished at 6-11 ¾. Jackson is the first Golden Ram in school history to win NCAA titles in two field events.

With his two national titles and fourth place finish in the long jump on Thursday, Jackson will be named as an All-American in all three events.

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Cervantes Jackson: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Cervantes Jackson
: 6' 0"; Sophomore