ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Women’s Track and Field Athletes of the Week on Tuesday, April 7, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in meets last week.
Jurnie Hemsley and
Ashyia Maddickes of
Central State University were recognized.
WOMEN'S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – JURNIE HEMSLEY, CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduate | Columbus, Ohio
Hemsley had an exceptional all-around performance for the Marauders. Hemsley was a double winner on the day, capturing first place in the 400 meters with a strong time of 57.60. She also played a pivotal role on the Marauders’ 4x400 relay team, delivering a dominant leg to help secure a first-place finish by nearly six seconds over the second-place team. In addition to her victories, Hemsley added a third-place finish in the 200 meters, clocking in at 25.48 to round out an impressive meet. Her versatility, scoring impact across multiple events, and contribution to a commanding relay victory helped lead the Marauders to a second-place finish only finishing behind the home team University of Charleston.
WOMEN'S FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – ASHYIA MADDICKES, CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Junior | Dayton, Ohio
Maddickes had impressive showing in the Triple and Long Jumps as she continues a strong transition into the outdoor track season following the conclusion of her Marauders’ basketball campaign. Maddickes earned a first-place finish in the triple jump with a mark of 11.44m (37' 6.5"), leading the field with a series of consistent jumps throughout the competition. She also secured a third-place finish in the long jump, posting a top mark of 5.42m (17' 9.5") against a competitive field. Her ability to score in multiple events helped lead the Marauders to a second-place finish at the University of Charleston, finishing only behind the home standing UC team.
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The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.