TOPEKA, Kan. – The Washburn women's track and field athletes competed at two sites on Friday, turning in a series of strong performances at the Jo Meaker Classic & Multi at West Texas A&M and the UCM Mule Relays, highlighted by a school record, an NCAA provisional qualifier, multiple top-three finishes and numerous personal records.

Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
The marquee performance of the weekend came in the heptathlon, where Naiuri Krein captured first place with 5,356 points, earning an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Krein posted strong finishes across all seven events, including a win in the shot put (13.01m), runner-up finishes in the 200m (25.50) and 800m (2:21.28), and a personal best in the long jump (5.73m). Krein also placed sixth in the 100m hurdles, tied for third in the high jump, and finished fourth in the javelin, sealing the overall victory.

The Ichabods showcased depth in the 100m, with seven athletes in the field. Ta'Mijha Nichols and Maya Pattison led the way with matching times of 11.68, finishing ninth and 10th, respectively. Layla Lerus recorded a personal best of 11.89 for 16th, while Lyric Reid followed in 21st at 11.99. Additional personal records came from Kyra Ray (26th, 12.10) and Kynleigh Chard (46th, 12.48), with Kamdyn Wedel finishing 28th in 12.12.

In the 400m, Kereser Augustin placed fifth with a time of 54.75, while Isabella Garcia finished 12th at 56.49. Kennedi Knowles added a personal best, crossing the line in 58.92 for 19th. Ashley Heavner recorded a sixth-place finish in the 400m hurdles, clocking 1:06.59.

Washburn also earned two top-five finishes in the 4x100m relay. The "A" relay of Lyric Reid, Maya Pattison, Mellanie Neudinger, and Ta'Mijha Nichols finished third in 45.51, while the "B" relay of Kyra Ray, Isabella Garcia, Layla Lerus, and Kamdyn Wedel placed fifth with a time of 45.98.

Field events produced multiple personal records for the Ichabods. In the high jump, Molly Worley placed fifth with a PR clearance of 1.60m, while Shaydin Myers added a personal best of 1.55m for 10th. Mellanie Neudinger led Washburn in the long jump, placing sixth with a mark of 5.81m, followed by PR performances from Kaylee Hagerman (8th, 5.76m) and Kyra Ray (10th, 5.70m).

UCM Mule Relays
At the UCM Mule Relays, Washburn continued its momentum with strong efforts in distance and throwing events.

In the 400m open, Natalie Hillebert recorded a personal-best time of 59.81, finishing seventh.

Washburn swept the top three spots in the 3,000m steeplechase. Ebba Wetterberg won the event with a personal-best time of 11:30.72, followed closely by Riley Ammons, who finished second in 11:46.03, also a PR. Cheyenne Hittle completed the sweep with a third-place finish in 12:07.38.
In the shot put, Adriel Holloway placed seventh with a mark of 13.50m (44-3.5) to round out the Ichabods' performances at UCM.
 
 
Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
UCM Mule Relays  
shot put
Adriel Holloway - 7th – 13.50m (44-03.50)