Spalding's women's track and field team finished 11th at the Bellarmine Open, with significant achievements in various events, including the 4000m Distance Medley Relay and impressive individual performances by athletes like Holly Higgs and Alliyah Thomas.

By the Numbers
  • The 4000m Distance Medley Relay team finished first with a time of 15:45.79, the third fastest in school history.
  • Holly Higgs achieved a personal best of 8.14 in the 60m dash and a time of 27.74 in the 200m dash, ranking second and third respectively in school history.
  • Alliyah Thomas set a new personal best of 10.30 in the 60m hurdles, further lowering her second-fastest time in school history.
  • Freshman Takeiyah Conn achieved a new personal best in the weight throw of 8.58m (28'1.25") and 6.35m (20' 10") in shot put.
  • The 4x400m relay team finished with a time of 4:41.08, the third fastest time in school history.
State of Play
  • The women's track and field team finished 11th at the Bellarmine Open against NCAA Division 1 talent, showcasing their potential and setting new personal bests.
  • The team is set to compete at the Trojan Invite hosted by Taylor University on January 27th.
What's Next

The Golden Eagles will travel to Upland, Indiana for the Trojan Invite hosted by Taylor University on January 27th, with a focus on further improving their performance and achievements.

Bottom Line

Spalding's women's track and field team demonstrated impressive performances and set new personal bests at the Bellarmine Open, showcasing their competitive spirit and potential for future success.