(Greenville, IL) Cardinals Track & Field competed at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championships this week in Greenville, IL hosted by Greenville University. Out of 18 teams, the women's track & field team finished 8th overall with 20.5 points. Seneca Miller and Gabby Porter highlighted the Cardinals performances with NCCAA all-american honors.
Graduate student Seneca Miller (Ypsilanti, MI) was the week's most valuable player, breaking the school record in the 200m dash and her own 400m record. Running 25.15 in the women's 200m, and 57.80 in the 400m, Miller also brought home a 3rd place finish in both events for NCCAA All-American accolades.
Senior Gabby Porter (Quincy, MI) ran a time of 12:19.15 in the women's 3,000m Steeplechase, breaking her own school record and finishing 3rd to also earn All-American accolades. Porter went on to run the 800m where she ran 2:25.53 for a 7th place finish and a new school record.
Sophomore Sierra Stechebar (Rockford, MI) added points to the team with an 8th place tie, jumping 1.47m in the women's high jump.
Mae'isha Dulin competed in the sprints and ran season bests in the women's 100m (13.12) and 200m (27.43).
Bethel University took home the team title with 165 points. This was the first time in many years the Cardinals participated in the championship event. The Concordia athletic department recently reinstated membership in the NCCAA giving individuals and team the opportunity for championship competition.
