Lady Marauder Track Team Dominates with Strong Second-Place Finish

The Central State Lady Marauder Track and Field team had an outstanding performance, securing a strong second-place finish at their latest meet, coming just behind the powerhouse Cedarville team. With a total of 112 points, the Lady Marauders demonstrated both depth and skill across a variety of events, showcasing the team's strength, tenacity, and competitive spirit.

The meet featured impressive individual performances, with standout showings in multiple events:

• Skye Livingston delivered a stellar 2nd place finish in the Women's 60m with a time of 7.88, contributing valuable points to the team's total. Livingston also secured a 2nd place in the Women's 200m with a time of 25.85, further proving her versatility and speed.

• Amarianna Lofton was a key contributor, clinching a victory in the Women's 60m Hurdles with a time of 8.95, earning 1st place in the Women's High Jump with a jump of 1.72m. Lofton's all-around performance helped elevate the team's standing in both individual and relay events.

• In the Women's 4x400m Relay, the team of Jurnie Hemsley, Amarianna Lofton, Jaylin Bradshaw, and Michael Addison captured 1st place with a commanding time of 4:04.94, showing the strength of Central State's relay squads.

• Jaylin Bradshaw also added valuable points with a strong 2nd place finish in the Women's 400m (1:00.79), demonstrating her endurance and ability to compete at a high level across various events.

• Anyah Stevenson delivered solid performances in the Women's Long Jump and Women's 60m Hurdles, finishing 2nd in the Long Jump with a mark of 5.32m and 3rd in the Hurdles with a time of 9.65, helping Central State to gain crucial points in the field events.

The team's collective strength, from sprints to hurdles to field events, helped propel them to the runner-up spot with 112 points. 

While Cedarville ultimately clinched the top spot with 163 points, Central State's Lady Marauders proved to be a formidable competitor and displayed their promise for the season ahead. With this performance, the Lady Marauders continue to build momentum and are poised for success as they move forward into the season. As the Lady Marauders look to get a few key contributors healthy, the meet is an example of success that can be built on for the SIAC indoor meet just a few weeks away.  

Final Women's Team Scores:

1. Cedarville - 163
2. Central State - 112
3. Ohio State Running Club - 39
4. Miami (Ohio) - 33
5. Asbury - 32
6. Berea - 25
7. Earlham - 24
8. Kentucky State - 22
9. Ohio Dominican - 21
10. Shawnee State - 20
11. Unattached - 16
12. Ohio Christian - 14
13. Mount St. Joseph - 2
14. UC Running Club - 1