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The following week, Jones was named the Great American Conference (GAC) Men’s Field Athlete of the Week. His efforts established a conference record and ranked him second in the NCAA Division II this season, according to the Harding Sports Network.

Assistant track and field coach Odaine Lewis recognized the challenges Jones faced as the only male high jumper on the team to obtain his current status.

“It’s kind of hard for him going up there each and every day, training by himself, because he’s a lone high jumper,” Lewis said. Lewis, who began his role last fall, said he believes Jones has more to accomplish.

“I think Antiwain has the potential to be a national champion,” Lewis said. “Right now I think he’s on the pace of breaking the school record again.”

Senior teammate Dakarai Bush said he knew Jones was going to break the record.

“He’s a great guy, and I hope to see him at nationals, and I hope he wins,” Bush said.

According to the United States Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association, Harding men’s outdoor track and field currently ranks 11th in the NCAA Division II national rankings. The GAC Championship is set for May 4-6. Jones has his next target in sight.

“To get All-American at nationals,” Jones said.