East Stroudsburg's Shannon Harnett has been named the PSAC Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year after an impressive season. She finished sixth in the high jump and 17th in the long jump at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships, contributing significantly to her team's success. Harnett excelled at the PSAC Championships, scoring 19 points across multiple events and establishing new school records in the long jump and triple jump. This award marks her first outdoor field athlete honor, complementing her two indoor titles.

By the Numbers
  • Sixth in the high jump and 17th in the long jump at NCAA Division II Championships.
  • Earned 19 points at PSAC Championships: 2nd in triple jump, 3rd in long jump, and 4th in high jump.
  • Broke school triple jump record with a mark of 12.40m (40 feet, 8 ¼ inches) and long jump record with 5.86m (19 feet, 2 ¾ inches).
State of Play
  • Harnett previously earned All-PSAC honors and was named PSAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week twice.
  • She also received USTFCCCA Atlantic Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year honors this season.
What's Next

As Harnett continues her athletics career, she remains a key contender for future NCAA championships and could aim to extend her record-breaking performances in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Shannon Harnett has established herself as a dominant force in track and field, achieving top records and honors, which will undoubtedly pave the way for her continued success in future competitions.