[Track and Field] NAIA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP

By Lauren Block (JR/Tripoli, Iowa), sports information student assistant

Six track and field athletes from Clarke University competed in the indoor national championships this week. The competition began on Thursday and concluded this afternoon in Pittsburg, Kansas. The Pride put on a strong display, including one All-American performance.

On Friday, Mikayla Houston (JR/Bolingbrook , Ill.) finished in seventh place in the weight throw with a best throw of 17.20m, earning All-American honors. Erica Carradine (SR/Chicago, Ill.) placed 27th in the 60 meter dash, clocking a time of 8.08 seconds.