SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) announced its 2024 outdoor track and field award winners in an announcement Tuesday, and four Yellowjackets from the track and field squad received recognition.
The Yellowjacket women claimed their first ever UMAC outdoor championship after scoring 185 points, downing the rest of the conference by 56 points. Martin Luther came in second place, finishing with 127 points.
All-UMAC honors are given to the top-two finishers in individual events, along with all members of winning relay squads at the championship.
Colleen Claude (Centuria, Wis./Homeschool) earned conference recognition in the 400-meter dash, finishing with a time of 1:01.49.
The Yellowjacket duo of
Simone Stephens (Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro) and
Tea Boerner (Owatonna, Minn./Owatonna Senior) claimed first and second place in the 5,000-meter run, respectively. Stephens clocked a 19:28.74 while Boerner came in at 19:37.80. Four Yellowjackets placed in the top five.
Rounding out the 'Jackets was
Emma Johnson (Centuria, Wis./Unity), as she claimed the discus championship while earning honors in the hammer throw. Her discus heave came in at 36.60 meters, and her hammer throw was good for 42.13 meters. Johnson also placed third in the shot put.
Myla Volk (Wabeno, Wis./Wabeno) represented the Yellowjackets on the UMAC All-Sportsmanship Team.
Next up for the 'Jackets is the Eagle Open, hosted by UW-La Crosse. Events are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex.
