By: Ace Hunt
ANDERSON, Ind. — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's track and field delivered a complete team performance Saturday, capturing the
team championship at the Anderson Invitational behind balanced scoring across sprints, distance, relays, and field events.
The Pomeroys finished first overall with
115 points, outpacing Anderson (97) and Union (77) in the team standings.
SMWC was led by a standout day from
Jaci Stone, who scored heavily in the sprints and jumps. Stone finished
second in the 60 meters and
second in the 200 meters, while adding points with a
fifth-place finish in the long jump.
Distance runner
Quinlan Teague delivered a decisive victory in the
3,000 meters, winning the event in
11:05.05 to secure 10 points. The Pomeroys also found success in the middle distances, highlighted by
Chloe Field, who placed
second in the 600 meters in a facility-record performance and later added points with a fourth-place finish in the
1,000 meters.
SMWC showcased depth in the
1,000 meters, with
Gwen Garman finishing second, followed closely by Field,
Brooke Mace, and
Josie Gettinger. Mace later added points with a fourth-place finish in the
mile.
In the hurdles and quarter-mile events,
Evelyn Morales contributed key points with a
runner-up finish in the 400 meters and a scoring effort in the
60-meter hurdles.
The Pomeroys' field athletes also played a critical role in the team victory.
Callee Riggle scored in both throwing events, placing
fourth in the shot put and
second in the weight throw, while
Maylee Wenzel added points in each discipline. Stone and
Lauren Majors contributed additional scoring efforts in the
long jump.
SMWC capped the meet with a strong showing in the
4x400-meter relay, as the team of Morales,
Cammi VanGilder,
La'Niceon Holman, and
Gaige Goodman finished third to help secure the team title.
Women's Team Scores
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods — 115
- Anderson (Ind.) — 97
- Union (Ky.) — 77
- Earlham — 69
- Oakland City — 47
- IU Columbus — 45
- Sentry Running Club — 10
- Indiana Kokomo — 8
- St. Francis (Ind.) — 5
Next Up:
SMWC will compete at the
River States Conference Indoor Championships on
Feb. 20–21 in
Marietta, Ohio.
