The Briton women finished 2nd in their final tune-up before the MIAA indoor championships. They competed at the Hillsdale tune-up. The second-place Britons received balanced scoring in the field and on the track.
The field events were led by ShaQuoria Thompson. She placed 2nd in both the shot put and weight throw. Anna Albaugh also placed in both throws. Karen Carrol sailed to a personal best (9' 4") in the pole vault, and Alexis McGinley jumped to a season's best in the long jump; both finished 4th in each jumping event.
Alexis also ran well on the track. She ran a personal best in the 200m (26.91) and finished 4th, just ahead of Emily Kinser, who also ran a personal best (27.06). Staying on the track, Lauren McDowell led four women who placed in the 400m dash and ran personal bests. Lauren finished 2nd (1:02.69), Chalara Sutton finished 3rd (1:03.05), Laura Tuttle 7th (1:05.91), and Ashley Dubois 8th (1:05.96). Lauren and Chalara's performances are Albion College's all-time top 10 performances. Megan McCulloch, Kenna Childress, and Samantha Bieth combined to place 2nd, 4th, and 6th in the mile. Each is continuing to have a strong first season.
Overall there were 5 Albion College All-time top 10 performances and nine personal bests.
Results: https://www.tfrrs.org/results/63008/Hillsdale_
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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
