GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Report: Week 3

MEN'S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Troy Hendricks, Saint Joesph's (Me.) (Sr., Hiram, Maine) - Placed seventh overall in the 3000-meter Steeplechase with a 10:59 finish and tenth in the 5000-meter run clocking in at 16:39.21 at the Jim Sheehan Memorial at Fitchburg State on Saturday.

WOMEN'S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Ashley Keleher, Colby-Sawyer (Jr., Mashpee, Mass.) - Continued her record breaking outdoor season this past Saturday at the Springfield College Classic. She secured two first-place finishes for Colby-Sawyer in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.49 and the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.55. Keleher sets new Colby-Sawyer outdoor school records in both events with her performance this weekend.

MEN'S FIELD CO-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Ashtyn Abbott, Saint Joesph's (Me.) (Sr., Farmingdale, Maine) - Placed second in the High Jump (1.90m), eighth in the Triple Jump (11.81m), and 15th in the Long Jump (5.61m) at the Jim Sheehan Memorial at Fitchburg State University on Saturday.

MEN'S FIELD CO-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Brett Kiesel, Regis (Sr., Rocky Hill, Conn.) - Broke his own school record in the javelin throw. Also qualified for the New England Division III Track and Field Championships. Won the event with a mark of 51.90 meters (170' 3") accomplished on his final throw, over four meters further than the previous standard he established last year. Won the pole vault by clearing 3.40 meters (11' 1.75") and finished third in the long jump at 6.21 meters (20' 4.5"), both personal best marks. Finished fifth in the discus throw at 34.43 meters (112' 11") as he played a major role in the Pride winning the overall meet.

WOMEN'S FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Desiree Robinson, Emmanuel (So., New Haven, Conn.) - Captured first place in an event for the EC at the Regis Spring Meet, finishing first in the high jump, after clearing the bar at 1.50 meters. The multi-sport student-athlete added three other top-five finishes including second in the long jump, fourth in the triple jump, and fifth in the 100-meter dash.

MEN'S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Justin Thuotte, Regis (Fr., Lebanon, Conn.) -  Won the long jump with a school-record mark of 6.44 meters (21' 1.5"), 0.17 meters further than the previous record, at the Regis Spring Classic last Thursday. Also won the high jump after clearing 1.80 meters (5' 10.75"), tying his career-best mark. Finished fourth in the 100 meter dash in 11.71 seconds and was part of the 4x100 meter relay squad that posted an overall time of 46.39 seconds.

Maya Waryas, Saint Joesph's (Me.) (Fr., Bellows Falls, Vt.) - Placed fourth in the 100-Meter Hurdles (16.35) and 22nd in the 100-Meter Dash (14.43) at the Jim Sheehan Memorial at Fitchburg State on Saturday.