MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. –
Ashley Doyle won the 10,000 meters event at the Conference Carolinas championships, while also being named Conference Carolinas Outdoor Track and Field Freshman of the Year to lead the King University women's track and field.
THE BASICS
Team Result: 11th out of 11
Location: Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex; Mount Olive, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Doyle won the 10,000 meters while also setting a personal record time of 37:59.04. She also ran in the 5,000 meters, where she finished second with a time of 18:43.52.
- Katy Neubert qualified for the finals in the 800 meters, placing fifth with a time of 2:25.10.
- Ruthie Fripp earned all-conference honors in the discus throw, marking a personal record of 38.55 meters, placing third in the event.
- Annah Blankenship also set a personal record in the discus, marking 31.88 meters to place 10th.
- Callie Kuchinski set a personal record in the 200 meters, crossing the line in 28.28 seconds.
- Morgan Whitley made the finals in the 1500 meters, finishing in 5:11.53 to take ninth place.
FROM THE COACH
"I'm excited with the way the season has shaped up. The team had numerous personal bests and showed up to compete. We will have a select few athletes competing at a last chance meet in two weeks to finish the season." – Head Coach
Brandon Ellis
