The Western Carolina track and field team achieved a milestone by earning three Southern Conference (SoCon) weekly honors for the first time since 2018. Shaneil Lysight was named SoCon Women's Track Athlete of the Week, Trevor Williams was honored as Men's Track Athlete of the Week, and Austin Cline was recognized as Men's Field Athlete of the Week for their exceptional performances at the USA Invite. Lysight鈥檚 impressive 100m hurdles time of 13.79 seconds placed her second in the WCU record books, while Williams secured his honor with a top finish in the 800m at 1:55.68. Cline clinched the Shot Put win and achieved a personal best in the hammer throw.

By the Numbers
  • Shaneil Lysight's 100m hurdles time of 13.79 seconds trimmed 0.09 seconds off her personal record.
  • Trevor Williams won the 800m race with a time of 1:55.68, edging out the second-place finisher by 0.79 seconds.
  • Austin Cline achieved a personal best in the hammer throw with a mark of 54.50 meters.
What's Next

Lysight, Williams, and Cline are set to compete at the Big South vs. SoCon Conference Challenge in Asheville, N.C., on March 20-21. This upcoming event will feature the Catamounts facing teams from the Big South, including UNC Asheville, Radford, Winthrop, and Gardner-Webb.

Bottom Line

The Catamount track and field team is not only showcasing individual talent but also aiming to build momentum in the upcoming competition. Their latest successes reflect their potential, which they will seek to further demonstrate in the upcoming challenges against rival conference teams.