J'Vontae Barnes

J'Vontae Barnes
J'Vontae Barnes
  • Hometown:
    Dayton, Ohio
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Ponitz
  • Events:
    Hurdles/Sprints
Bio

TFRRS Profile: https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/8991011/Defiance/JVontae_Barnes.html

Sophomore (2025-26)

  • Competed in all 6 indoor events and 6 outdoor meets
  • Set a PR in the indoor 200 meters with a 22.72 at the GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
  • Ran a personal best 7.13 60 meter dash in the season opener at the DC Alumni Open on Dec. 5
  • Member of the 4x200 (1:31.09) and 4x400 (3:23.13) relay teams that broke school records
  • Also ran on 4x100 meter relay team that broke school record at 42.28 on at SEU Fire Invitational on Mar. 13-14, placing 2nd at the meet
  • Posted a PR in the outdoor 200 meters at 22.48 at Central State on Apr. 17
  • Named WHAC Academic All-Conference (indoor and outdoor season) and Champion of Character (indoor season)

Freshman (2024-25)

  • Competed in nine track and field meets
  • Earned two, individual top-2 finishes 
  • Set PRs in the 200- and 400-meter dashes, as well as 400-meter hurdles
  • Competed in four cross country events in the fall

Personal

  • Majoring in business management with a communications minor
  • 2024 graduate of David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center in Dayton
  • Wrestled, boxed, ran track, played football and baseball during high school years
  • Son of Undean Rhines
News mentions
DC competes next to premiere programs at Penn Relays
Defiance performs well at Central State
Jackets dot the podium at Manchester Invite
Jackets have strong showing at Southeastern’s Fire Open
Another school record falls at Ashland
Another school record falls at Ashland
Wilson, Brown highlight Dick Small Invite for DC
Yellow Jackets open Indoor Track & Field season at home