Grand Rapids, Michigan - The women's track & field team returned to action on Friday night as the Saints played host to the 5th Annual John Flaminio Classic. Aquinas welcomed Cornerstone and Southwestern Michigan College to the Alksnis Athletic and Recreation Building. The Saints tallied eleven first place finishes on the night and received a school record and a national qualifying effort.
Maelie Hope's time of 7.62 in the 60 meter final set a new Aquinas College record and was a provisional qualifier for the NAIA National Championships. Hope would also claim wins in the weight throw (58-5.25) and the shot put (42-10.25).
Madison Rempalski was a double winner on Friday night. The cross country All American won the Mile (5:09.86) and the 1000 meters (3:08.54).
Aquinas would also score first place finishes in the 200 meters and the 600 meters.
Kariesue Taghon would win the 200 in a time of 28.49, while
Lauren Wooer would cross the line first in the 600 with a time of 1:40.28.
Kyra Beemer clocked a 2:44.19 to win the 800 meters, while
Lindsey Strutz won the 60 meter hurdles (9.43). The Saints would win the 4x400 meter relay in 4:18.75 and
Alexis Furgason would take the top spot in the high jump (5-5).
The Saints will travel to Allendale next Friday to compete in the Bill Clinger Classic. The meet will be hosted by Grand Valley State University and the first event will begin at 1:00 pm.
