*Story by David Wahl III
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Wilmington College women's track and field took first place at the MSJ Invitational with a score of 119 points in its first indoor meet of the 2022 calendar year. The Fightin' Quakers get their first win of the indoor season.
In weight throw, the women went 1-2-3 with Kayli Sullivan leading the group with a toss of 53' 1". Megan Roell and Lexi Grice finish right behind to round out the top three. Kayli Sullivan carried the success over to shot put as she took first place with a heave of 39' 6.5".
Madison Dietz jumped solo in the triple jump as she took first place and against competition took first in the long jump with a leap of 16' 1.5". Freshman Kylee Schafer ran herself into second place in the 200-meter run in a time of 28.72. Milena Wahl rounded out the top performances with first place finishes in the mile (5:30) and the 3,000-meter run (11:18).
After a successful start to the indoor season, Wilmington looks to carry the success to Wittenberg University at the Steamer Showcase on January 29th.
