Women's Track and Field Collects Solid Performances at the JDL New Year College Kick-Off
Kaylah Ruff sets new program record for 60-meter hurdles, others work up the charts
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Coker College women's track and field team fought hard all day at the JDL New Year College Kick-Off, setting new school record in the 60-meter hurdles and took first place overall in the 4x400 relay on Sunday (Jan. 7).
Kaylah Ruff led the way for the Cobras in the 60-meter hurdles, finishing second, and ran away with a new school record, crossing the line in 9.14 seconds to become the new record holder. Deonzha Jackson and Abigail Baroody also raced, finishing sixth and seventh in times of 9.57 and 10.19.
Noelia Leake took home seventh in the 60-meter race, finishing in 7.78 seconds, putting her tied for third all-time fastest in Coker history.
Charity Snelling, Chauntress Like, Lisa Foster, and Breanna Sullivan took home the top spot in the women's 4x400 relay, finishing in the time of 4:47.97.
Talicia Murphy took fourth place in the long jump competition, pulling in a distance of 15' 11.5".
Caterra Barkins issued a third place finish in the shot put, tossing a length of 29' 10.75".
In the weight throw, Tamara McMichael finished tenth overall, throwing for a distance of 32' 4.75", putting her second all-time in program history.
Coker women's track and field will next compete at the Wake Forest Open on Saturday Jan. 20 in Winston-Salem, N.C. beginning at 9:30 a.m.