Xavier Merkman
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- Height:
- 6-7
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- Weight:
- 195
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- Hometown:
- Springfield, Mass.
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- High School:
- Hampden Charter
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- Events:
- Throws
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- Major:
- Art
News mentions
Westfield State will next compete at the 2026 MASCAC Track and Field Championships at Fitchburg State on Saturday, April 25.
Xavier Merkman launched a school record throw in the discus toss at a distance of 45.95m (150-09) and added another event win at the Jerry Gravel Classic on Saturday.
Ware won the Javelin with a throw of 56.85 meters, or 186’-06”.
Braedan Ramsey captured the 3000-meter steeplechase title in 10:07.33
Daniel Shea soared to victory in the long jump with a mark of 6.62m
Michael Pelletier and Devan Cerone both won individual titles and the team won two relay races to solidify a second-place team performance.
Westfield State’s Owen Klatka won the high jump with a leap of 1.77 meters
The Owls picked up seven personal records and four indoor best marks on the day.
Johnson posted a time of 2:42.91 in the 1000.