The Albion women finished 4th out of 7 teams with 78 points after competing in the Larry Cole Invite that was hosted by Ohio Northern University.
It was a balanced scoring performance with 32 points being scored in the field and 46 on the track. The field events saw many personal best performances. Anna Albaugh led the way with 2 PR's in the Weight throw 13.20m (43' 3.75") and Shot Put 11.89m (39' 00.35") Scoring 11 points and placing 6th and 2nd in the two events. Lauren McDowell, long jump 4.98m (16' 4.25") 4th place, ShaQouria Thompson earned 2nd place and a school-record 15.99m (52' 5.5") in the Weight throw. Ashley Dubois also produced an indoor personal record and placed 4th in the triple jump (9.79m 32' 1.5").
On the track, the ladies' distance crew earned 15 points with great performances from Kenna Childress (3rd in the 3000m) personal best of 10:58.92. In the mile, Megan McCulloch finished 3rd (5:31.89), and Sammie Bieth finished 6th (5:45.55). The Lady Brits also sprinted well. Layla Wilks led the way placing 5th in the 60m and 4th in the 200m. Alexis McGinley (8th in 60m), Chalara Sutton (7th in 200m), and Laura Tuttle (8th in the 500m) rounded out the individual placers in the sprints. The 4x200m and 4x400m relay teams both placed second. The 4x200m team of Wilks, McGinley, Sutton, and Cianna Brown ran the 2nd best time in Albion College history.
Overall it was a solid performance against strong division III and NAIA opponents.
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Joe and Julie Serra have given a $5 million leadership gift to launch a fundraising initiative to make two dreams a reality at Albion College. The first is a newly expanded fitness and student activity facility at the site of the current Dow Recreation and Wellness Center. The second is a new or renovated competition facility for the volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball teams that currently call Kresge Gymnasium home.
The College is continuing to raise funds in support of both projects. To learn more, call 517/629-0446 or email advancement@albion.edu
