KENOSHA, Wis. — The Carthage women's track and field team competed in their final indoor meet of the regular season on Friday evening, as they hosted the Firebird Finale in the Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center. Numerous members of the team were able to post marks on campus today, highlighted by Alexis Mattox's throw in the shot put.

While a few members of the Firebirds aim to compete at the NCAA Indoor Championships next, the rest of the team now sets their sights on the outdoor track and field season, which begins on March 26 at the Carroll Alumni Open.
 

Head Coach Stephanie Domin

"Overall a great meet by the women tonight. Alexis Mattox and Hannah Lizano had a good tune up meet before the NCAA championships next weekend. We are excited to compete one more weekend in Winston-Salem, N.C.
 

Highlights

• For the third consecutive meet, Alexis Mattox set a new PR in the shot put, clearing 13.41 meters today to take first place.
• Mattox's throw moves her into sixth place all-time at Carthage, just behind former all-American and national champion Mia Bennett, and moves her up two spots to 18th in NCAA Division III this year.
• Hannah Lizano took first place in the weight throw today with a mark of 16.85 meters, but ranks 14th in the nation with a PR of 17.14 this season.
• Freshman Kylie Smith crushed her PR in the mile today by nearly 20 seconds, taking third place with a time of 5:29.52.
• Ally LaBerge improved upon her best 55-meter hurdles time today, crossing the line in 10.87 seconds.
• Three Firebirds qualified for the 55-meter dash final, with Madie Haupert taking fourth, Ayanna Crenshaw fifth, and Feliscyanna Frazier taking sixth.
• In the 400, Jill Forgac set a new PR with a time of 1:13.28.
• Julie Heinrichs set a new personal best in the 800 by eight seconds, taking sixth place in 2:30.48.
• In the jumps, Teagan Johnston set a personal best in the long, while Emma Kreuziger did so in the triple jump.

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