Harper wins women's title in dominating fashion
Utica, NY - For the second time in school history and since 2011, Harper (IL) has won the 2023 NJCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship at Mohawk Valley Community College. The Hawks scored 138.5 points throughout the event, winning by 42.5 points over second-place and defending champion DuPage (IL).
Joliet (IL) finished in third place with 77 points, giving NJCAA Region 4 all three of the top three finishers. Suffolk County (NY) and Mineral Area (MO) rounded out the top five.
Road to Victory
The Hawks held an impressive week in Utica, taking home national championships in six events.
Lilly Alberts had a strong week by winning the 800m and being a part of the 4x800, 4x400, and 4x100 championship teams.
Freshman sisters Lily and Chloe Wintergerst finished first and second in the pole vault, while sophomore Fiona Metzo took home the gold in the 1500m.
Chaps finish as the runner-up
DuPage had a strong week, finishing in the top three in seven different events.
Freshman Patrycja Karpiesiuk finished second in the high jump, 200m, and 100m. Karpiesiuk was also a part of the Chaps third-place 4x100 team.
Distance runner Lillian Buzani gave it them all this week, claiming a podium finish in the 5000m, 800m, and the 4x800 team which finished second.
