(West Monroe, LA) The Pima Community College women’s track & field team closed out the first day at the NJCAA Division I National Championships on Thursday at Brown Stadium in West Monroe, LA.
The Aztecs sit tied for 10th place with eight points as five of the 22 events were scored.
Freshman Morgan Pepe (Ironwood Ridge HS) took second place in the Pole Vault as she broke a Pima Outdoor school record with a vault of 3.82 meters (12-feet, 6.25-inches). She broke Jaida Olson’s record of 3.80 meters (12-5.50) set in 2022. Pepe’s previous best was 3.72 meters (12-2.25) that she set when she claimed the region crown earlier this month. Her finish also earned her NJCAA All-American honors.
Other Pima finishes at the NJCAA Division I National Championships:
Kapualani Magnani (Empire HS) – 12th place in Hammer Throw 42.82 meters (140-6).
Annika Arvayo (Salpointe Catholic HS) – 16th place in Hammer Throw 41.47 meters (136-0).
Tianna Moseley – Tied for 17th place in Long Jump 5.44 meters (17-10.25).
Maylee Thompson (Willcox HS) – 23rd place in Long Jump 5.21 meters (17-1.25).
Jenyce Lopez (Canyon del Oro HS) – 24th place in Hammer Throw 35.73 meters (117-2).
The Aztecs continue competition at the NJCAA Division I National Championships on Friday at Brown Stadium in West Monroe, LA.
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https://results.adkinstrak.com/meets/35474
Press Release courtesy of Pima Aztec Athletics – Raymond Suarez
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