Women's Outdoor Track and Field | 5/24/2023 11:23:52 AM
Fourteen Empire 8 student-athletes from four institutions earned 2023 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Women's Outdoor Track and Field All-Region honors.
Anne Spila from Alfred University, Isabella Heath, Brenna Johnson, Isabel Morse, Lea Richard and Emily Weaver from Nazareth College, Veronica Duell, Ciarra Franz, Zhane Lettsome, Makenna King, Michaela Kurbs and Samantha Shea from St. John Fisher University, along with Jane Fahy and Mackenzie Mix from Utica University garnered the prestigious honor.
To earn All-Region honors, an athlete must be one of the top-5 individuals in their event in their respective region on the TFRRS Descending Order List. In addition, each member of a region’s top-3 relay team was selected for the distinction.
All Empire 8 institutions with the exception of Russell Sage compete in the NIagara region. Russell Sage is part of the Midweast Region.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Anne Spila, Sophomore -- Heptathlon, 4,071 points - fifth
NAZARETH COLLEGE
Isabella Heath, Junior -- Triple Jump, 11.27 meters - fifth
Brenna Johnson, Graduate -- 100-Meters, 12.19 seconds - third
Brenna Johnson, Graduate -- Long Jump, 5.66 meters - fifth
Isabel Morse, Freshman -- Pole Vault, 3.70 meters - fifth
Lea Richard, Junior - Hammer Throw, 50.37 meters - second
Emily Weaver, Senior -- 3,000-Meter Steeplechase, 11:24.93 - fourth
ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY
* Veronica Duell, Sophomore -- Long Jump, 5.97 meters - first
Ciarra Franz, Sophomore -- 4 x 100-Meter Relay, 47.71 seconds - third
Ciarra Franz, Sophomore -- 100-Meter Dash, 12.26 seconds - fifth
Ciarra Franz, Sophomore -- 100-Meter Hurdles, 14.16 seconds - fourth
* Makenna King, Junior -- Discus, 44.87 meters - first
* Makenna King, Junior -- Shot Put, 13.73 meters - second
Michaela Kurbs, Junior -- 4 x 100-Meter Relay, 47.71 seconds - third
* Michaela Kurbs, Junior -- Long Jump, 5.93 meters - second
Zhane Lettsome, Freshman -- 4 x 100-Meter Relay, 47.71 seconds - third
Samantha Shea, Graduate -- 4 x 100-Meter Relay, 47.71 seconds - third
* Samantha Shea, Graduate -- 400-Meter Dash, 56.59 seconds - fifth
UTICA UNIVERSITY
* Jane Fahy, Senior -- Shot Put, 13.84 meters - first
Mackenzie Mix, Sophomore -- 100-Meters, 12.12 seconds - second
* Qualified for 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the event
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