Women's Track and Field Third in A-R-C Championships After Day Two

PELLA, Iowa - The University of Dubuque women's track and field team began the American Rivers Conference Track and Field Championship with a third-place standing, sitting with 37 points after day two. The Spartans had one Champion and two runner-ups on Friday.

Nai'lah Anders finished top of the podium in the discus throw with a mark of 46.28 meters, setting the ninth-best mark in Division III this season. Jaden Hardison took second in the high jump, getting over the 1.70 meter mark, and finishing runner-up on a tie-breaker. In the steeplechase, Dede Davis ran a time of 10.56.61 and earned the silver in the event. All three claimed all-conference honors with their performances.

In prelims, Cailey Peterson qualified for two finals, the 100-meter and 200-meter. Hardison qualified for the 100-meter, and Jaide Flowers had the second-best 200-meter time to claim her automatic spot after winning in her heat. Flowers also ran the fastest 400-meter time to make the finals of the event. Additionally, two Spartans, Mackenzie Rader and Kahlan Kearns, ran personal bests to each qualify for the finals of the 400-meter hurdles.

The five qualifiers will run in the finals of their respective track events tomorrow, on the final day of the A-R-C Championships.

Discus Throw
1. Nai'lah Anders - 46.28m

High Jump
2. Jaden Hardison - 1.70m

Shot Put
4. Nai'lah Anders - 13.18m
5. Chloe Reiser - 12.40m

3000 Meter Steeplechase
2. Dede Davis - 10:56.61

100 Meter Prelims
2. Cailey Peterson - 12.04 *personal best
7. Jaden Hardison - 12.45 *personal best

200 Meter Prelims
2. Jaide Flowers - 25.17
5. Cailey Peterson - 25.56

400 Meter Prelims
1. Jaide Flowers - 56.13

400 Meter Hurdles Prelims
2. Mackenzie Rader - 1:03.58 *personal best
3. Kahlan Kearns - 1:04.23 *personal best

Friday, May 9 (8 of 22 events scored)
Team Scores:
1. Wartburg College - 120 pts.
2. Central College - 44 pts.
3. University of Dubuque - 37 pts.
4. Loras College - 35 pts.
5. Nebraska Wesleyan University - 29 pts.
6. Simpson College - 25 pts.
7. Buena Vista University - 13 pts.
8. Luther College - 6 pts.
9. Coe College - 2 pt.

Up Next
The Spartans will finish the A-R-C Outdoor Track and Field Championships tomorrow, May 2. In Pella, Iowa, the first events scheduled for Saturday begin at 10:00 a.m.