New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics

Blake Brancato was selected as NJIT Male Athlete of the Week for his performance for the Highlanders over the weekend.

Senior Brancato was one of a handful of Highlanders to qualify for the Penn Relays. On Friday in the men’s 3000 steeplechase, Brancato broke the NJIT record clocking in at 9:17.93.

On Sunday, Brancato competed on his senior day at the Brick City Classic winning the 1500 meter run with a new meet record at 4:05.55.