By: Ace Hunt
SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College senior
Jerahmia Smith has been named the
River States Conference Male Field Athlete of the Week following a standout performance at the
Friday Night Spikes Meet on
Jan. 23.
Smith delivered a
record-breaking effort in the shot put, posting a mark of
16.52 meters to finish
second out of 22 competitors. The throw
met the NAIA B Standard and
broke his own indoor school record, further solidifying his place among the conference's top field athletes.
He also competed in the
weight throw, recording a mark of
13.20 meters and placing
eighth in a field of 23.
Smith's performances highlight his consistency, strength, and continued impact for the Pomeroys as the indoor season progresses.
SMWC returns to action on
Saturday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. (ET) at
The Rose-Hulman Classic in
Terre Haute, Indiana.