West Rusk's Mason Wins Bronze at NSU Invitational

LeTourneau athlete Calvin Mason sets personal record in discus throw

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:52pm

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West Rusk's Calvin Mason, competing for LeTourneau University, finished third in the hammer throw and set a personal record in the discus at the NSU Invitational track and field meet hosted by Northwestern State University on Saturday.

Why it matters

This performance by Mason highlights the talent and success of local high school athletes transitioning to the college level and representing their universities at major track and field events.

The details

Mason earned a bronze medal in the hammer throw with a mark of 45.5 meters (162 feet, 5 inches). He also set a personal record in the discus with a throw of 46.36 meters (152 feet, 1 inch), finishing fourth in that event. In the shot put, Mason placed sixth with a mark of 15.05 meters (49 feet, 4.5 inches).

  • The NSU Invitational was held on Saturday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Calvin Mason

A track and field athlete competing for LeTourneau University, Mason is a former standout at West Rusk High School.

Gladewater's Mason Thompson

Competing in the discus, Thompson set a personal record with a throw of 33.62 meters (110 feet, 4 inches).

Tyler's Jonathan Fisher

Fisher also set a personal record in the discus with a throw of 31 meters (101 feet, 8 inches).

Edom's Madi Williams

Williams finished ninth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.18 seconds.

Big Sandy's Michaela Antenucci

Antenucci competed in the 400-meter dash, finishing with a time of 1:08.09.

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What’s next

LeTourneau's track and field team will next compete at the Carl Kight Invitational hosted by Stephen F. Austin University on Thursday.

The takeaway

The strong showings by local athletes like Calvin Mason, Mason Thompson, and Jonathan Fisher at the NSU Invitational demonstrate the depth of talent in East Texas high school track and field programs and the ability of these athletes to excel at the collegiate level.