NAPERVILLE – The Carthage women's track and field team concluded day one of the Outdoor College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championships in sixth place. The Firebirds are off to a great start with strong performances across the board, highlighted by three Firebirds placing in the hammer throw, scoring 14 points. 

1. North Central, 44
2. Elmhurst, 41
3. Illinois Wesleyan, 37
4. Augustana, 30
5. Wheaton, 30
6. Carthage, 27
7. Carroll, 14
8. Millikin, 5.5
9. North Park, 5.5 

SPRINTS

Julie Heinrichs grabbed the final qualifying spot in the 400 meter dash with a time of 59.28.

Tara Schaalma advanced in the 400 meter hurdles after clocking in a time of 1:07.08.

JUMPS

In the long jump, three Firebirds scored. Christina Hall led the Firebirds in third place, with a mark of 5.61 meters.* Abbey Calhoun and Teagan Johnston collected marks of 5.37m and 5.36m for fifth and sixth place finishes.*

THROWS

Three Firebirds scored in the hammer throw. Alexis Mattox led the Firebirds, throwing a mark of 53.34 meters and snagging second place.* Nicole Tarpley took fourth place with a mark of 49.00m.* Madison Payne grabbed eighth place, throwing a mark of 44.82m.*

MULTI

After four events (100 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200-meter dash), Johnston sits in fourth place with 2359 points in the Heptathlon. Julia Kraus is currently in sixth place with 2221. Johnston and Kraus will compete in the long jump, javelin throw, and 800 meter run tomorrow to complete the seven events.

* Performance earned All-CCIW honors



The Firebirds will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday, May 3, for day two of the Outdoor CCIW Championships. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.