Rebekah Zweerink of Mississippi College was named GSC Field Athlete of the Week for her impressive performance in the discus throw, achieving a personal-best and school record with a distance of 44.87m at the UAH Rocket City Invitational. This accolade is part of the Gulf South Conference's final weekly awards for outdoor track and field, spanning performances from April 13-19. Other notable athletes recognized include Aria Hawkins from Lee for track and Cooper Garrett from UAH as Freshman of the Week.

By the Numbers
  • Zweerink鈥檚 throw of 44.87m ranks her first among GSC leaders in the discus.
  • Cooper Garrett achieved a javelin throw distance of 46.14m, ranking first in the GSC and 11th in DII.
State of Play
  • Zweerink's performance continues to elevate Mississippi College's standing in the GSC.
  • Hawkins leads in both the 1500m and 800m events, representing competitive talent within the conference.
What's Next

As the season progresses, athletes like Zweerink and Hawkins will look to build on their momentum heading into upcoming meets, potentially setting new records and enhancing their national standings.

Bottom Line

Zweerink's recognition highlights the rising talent in Mississippi College's track and field program, reinforcing its competitiveness in the GSC as they aim for success in future championships.