CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Bossier Parish Community College sprinter Dezmand Bryant became the first Cavalier track and field athlete to garner NJCAA Div. I All-American honors on Aug. 4. Bryant's recognition came in the 400 meters.

A sophomore from Coushatta, La., Bryant qualified for the NJCAA Div. I National Championships with a time of 48.10 in the Dan Veach Invitational at Southern Arkansas University on March 26, 2021. He won his preliminary heat at the NJCAA meet with time of 47.64 and finished sixth overall in the finals with a personal-best time of 47.52.

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