J'Vontae Barnes
J'Vontae Barnes
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- Hometown:
- Dayton, Ohio
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- Year:
- So.
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- High School:
- Ponitz
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- 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
