Sears Paces Women's T&F on day one of Charlotte Invite
4/13/2018 8:52:00 PM | Women's Track & Field
Results | DavidsonPhotos.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sarah Sears placed fourth overall with an impressive 1500-meter run to highlight Davidson women's track and field at the opening day of the Charlotte Invitational Friday at Irwin Belk Track.
Sears, a senior from Arlington, Va., crossed the line in fourth overall, but was the third fastest collegian at the invite, stopping the clock in 4:24.86. Freshman Maddie Hunter and junior Sophia Mills placed 10th and 11th overall in 4:32.50 and 4:34.64, respectively. Junior Caroline Yarbrough was not far behind, stopping the clock in 4:37.30, with senior Sierra Ponthier in 4:42.14.
Carly Peters continued her consistent sophomore season in the javelin, marking a throw of 43.58m (143'0) to place second. Classmate Makayla Binter launched a new personal best throw and jumped into the program's top 10 all-time performers with a mark of 27.99m (91'10).
Freshman Eleni Daughters took fifth in the 800m (2:14.61), while junior Claire Nieusma took seventh (2:17.39).
Davidson returns Saturday, Apr. 14 for the final day of the Charlotte Invitational.
Be sure to follow the Wildcat cross country and track and field teams on Twitter and Instagram!
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sarah Sears placed fourth overall with an impressive 1500-meter run to highlight Davidson women's track and field at the opening day of the Charlotte Invitational Friday at Irwin Belk Track.
Sears, a senior from Arlington, Va., crossed the line in fourth overall, but was the third fastest collegian at the invite, stopping the clock in 4:24.86. Freshman Maddie Hunter and junior Sophia Mills placed 10th and 11th overall in 4:32.50 and 4:34.64, respectively. Junior Caroline Yarbrough was not far behind, stopping the clock in 4:37.30, with senior Sierra Ponthier in 4:42.14.
Carly Peters continued her consistent sophomore season in the javelin, marking a throw of 43.58m (143'0) to place second. Classmate Makayla Binter launched a new personal best throw and jumped into the program's top 10 all-time performers with a mark of 27.99m (91'10).
Freshman Eleni Daughters took fifth in the 800m (2:14.61), while junior Claire Nieusma took seventh (2:17.39).
Davidson returns Saturday, Apr. 14 for the final day of the Charlotte Invitational.
Be sure to follow the Wildcat cross country and track and field teams on Twitter and Instagram!
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