KENOSHA, Wis. — Hosting the Forever Red Alumni Classic on Saturday, the Carthage women's track and field team got an early jump on the indoor season, putting up a solid performance at home in the Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center. As a team, the Firebirds took first place, while setting a handful of individual bests as well.
 

Head Coach Stephanie Domin

"It was a good day for the Firebirds. We had some great performances that we can build on for the 2022 season. It's always great to host and have alumni involved in our atmosphere, the performances are fun to watch and the conversations are even better."

Alumni Karin Wirth

"It was great to be back at the alumni meet today, and it always feels like home!"
 

Highlights

• Freshman Ellie Maatta won the 400-meter dash in her first collegiate performance with a time of 1:11.46.
• Sarah Kerfin set back-to-back PR's in the 55-meter dash in the prelims and finals, taking first place in 7.73 seconds.
• Competing in her first 200-meter dash in college, Grace Robinson took first place with a time of 28.25.
• Nearly setting a new PR, Pearline Moss cleared 1.55 meters in the high jump to take first place.
• Abbey Calhoun cleared 2.90 meters in the pole vault and came in first place in her first track meet at Carthage.
• Alexis Mattox won the women's shot put with a throw of 12.26 meters and placed second in the weight throw behind teammate Hannah Lizano.

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