Westminster's Rylan Dye sets program record in high jump

Sophomore standout breaks school mark at Dave Labor Invitational

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:51am

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Sophomore Rylan Dye, a former Hickory High star, set a new program record in the high jump to lead the Westminster men's outdoor track and field team at the Dave Labor Invitational hosted by Slippery Rock University on Saturday.

Why it matters

Dye's record-breaking performance highlights the continued success of Westminster's track and field program and the development of one of its top young athletes.

The details

Dye, a sophomore, established a new program record in the high jump at the meet hosted by Slippery Rock University on Saturday. The former Hickory High standout's record-setting jump led the way for the Westminster men's outdoor track and field team.

  • The Dave Labor Invitational was held on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Rylan Dye

A sophomore at Westminster College and former standout at Hickory High School who set a new program record in the high jump.

Westminster College

The college that Rylan Dye competes for on the men's outdoor track and field team.

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The takeaway

Rylan Dye's record-breaking performance in the high jump demonstrates the continued strength of Westminster's track and field program and the promising future of one of its top young athletes.