WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Bethune-Cookman University's 2019-20 Indoor Track Season begins this weekend at the JDL Kickoff Classic/JDL Early Bird Invitational at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Head Coach Donald Cooper begins his 11^th season after bidding farewell to some of the stalwarts of his program such as Jeremiah Peters, Dominic Harper, Deja Davis and Quamecha Morrison but primed to make a run at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship.

Leading returners include defending indoor champions Monae Nichols (long jump) and Carlin Berryhill (3000 meters). Berryhill would go on to win the 3000 meter steeplechase at the outdoor championships later that year while Nichols would qualify for the NCAA national meet in Austin, Texas. Also back: outdoor decathlon champion Marc McCoy.

Also returning for his senior season: Jordan Williams, who ran in the 2017 NCAA Outdoor National Championship.

BCU's always strong jumps representation will be led by Kelton Williams, Isaiah Galloway and JaiQuan Earls.

Thea Shaw, who finished third in the pentathlon at last year's indoor championship, joins Nichols as a top returner along with Jayla Hill (throws).

Follow BCU's official twitter feed -- @BCUTrackXC – Saturday and Sunday for updates.