The Susquehanna women's track and field team excelled at the Ursinus College Springfest, with multiple athletes achieving personal bests. First-year Alyssa Varias stood out, qualifying for AARTFC regionals in the 100-meter hurdles, clocking a prelim time of 15.50 seconds. Other athletes also shined, including Kendall Simms in the pole vault and Megan McDougall in the sprints.

By the Numbers
  • Alyssa Varias recorded a time of 15.50 in the 100-meter hurdles and 29.18 in the 200 meters.
  • Kendall Simms cleared 3.50 meters in the pole vault after a previous record of 3.55 meters.
  • Megan McDougall achieved a time of 13.42 in the 100 meters and a PR of 28.41 in the 200 meters.
  • Riley Schlosser set a new PR of 5:11.75 in the 1500 meters.
  • Keira Carbone achieved PRs in the discus (30.26m) and hammer throw (38.33m).
State of Play
  • The team showed remarkable performance, highlighted by several athletes earning personal bests.
  • Alyssa Varias is poised for her upcoming regional competition after her strong showing.
  • Several multi-event competitors will be participating in their home facility soon.
What's Next

The River Hawks will host multi-event competitors for the Susquehanna Multis on Thursday and Friday, while others are set to participate in the Bucknell Bison Invitational this weekend.

Bottom Line

The Susquehanna women's track and field team's performance at the Ursinus Springfest underscores their growing strength and competitiveness, setting a promising tone for the season ahead.