Patton snares 5th at D-III nationals

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Moniteau graduate Jacob Patton, a senior on the Westminster College men’s track and field team, placed fifth in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships on Saturday.

Patton posted a personal-best time of 52.36 seconds to earn the first All-America honor of his career. He was 19th in the 400 hurdles at nationals last year.