Aquinas and Cornerstone Secure Weekly Women's Outdoor Track & Field Honors

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced its latest Women's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week awards, presented by Tarkett Sports Construction. Student-athletes are nominated by their host institutions and selected via a vote by the conference's sports information directors.

This week's accolades highlight a standout middle-distance victory for Aquinas and a top-tier national qualifying performance in the pole vault from Cornerstone.

Track Athlete of the Week

Lauren Wooer, Aquinas

(Sr. - Kingsley, Mich.)

Senior Lauren Wooer paced the field at the GVSU Early Meet on April 3, delivering a commanding performance in the 800-meter run. Competing against 28 other athletes, Wooer crossed the finish line in 2:11.90 to take first place. Her time secured an NAIA "B" Standard qualification, solidifying her status as a top contender in the middle-distance events as the outdoor season gains momentum.

Field Athlete of the Week

Cecily Fager, Cornerstone

(Jr. - Cedar, Minn.)

Junior Cecily Fager reached new heights at the GVSU Early Meet on April 4, dominating the Pole Vault competition. Fager cleared a mark of 3.80m to claim first place and punch her ticket to the postseason with an NAIA "A" Standard qualification. This height officially moves her into the No. 4 ranking in the NAIA for the event this season, continuing a strong tradition of vertical jumps excellence for the Golden Eagles.

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