March 29, 2025

Juniata Competes at Jim Taylor Duals

SELINSGROVE, Pa - The Juniata women's track and field team competed at the Jim Taylor Duals, hosted by Susquehanna University, on Saturday afternoon.

Olivia Barbacci placed 5th in the 100 meters, running 12.55s, followed by Gracie French (12.79s, 8th) and Breanne Spencer (12.92s, 13th).
In the 200 meters, Olivia Barbacci secured 4th place with a time of 25.52s, while Gracie French (26.84s, 13th) and Breanne Spencer (27.95s, 25th) also had strong finishes. Jackie Bryant (28.22s), Rebecca Christophel(28.28s), and Rae Waight (31.92s) rounded out the squad's performances.
In the 400 meters, Haley Mummah clocked 1:15.20 (20th place), followed by Emma Arnold in 1:26.24 (23rd).
Rebecca Christophel led Juniata in the 800 meters with a 5th-place finish (2:25.87), with Camille McRoberts(2:27.35, 8th) close behind. Chloe Reilley (2:48.89, 24th) and Cecelia Williams (2:59.73, 27th) also competed.
In the 1500 meters, Camille McRoberts finished 16th with a time of 5:15.43. Olivia Brenneman (5:49.49), Cecelia Williams (5:58.67), and Chloe Reilley (6:10.33) completed the race.
Olivia Brenneman placed 9th in the 5000 meters, running 22:23.94.

The 4x100 relay team of Breanne Spencer, Olivia Barbacci, Gracie French, and Ashley Alfree finished 5th with a time of 51.04.

In the high jump, Ashley Alfree cleared 1.48m (4' 10.25"), placing 10th.
In the pole vault, Josie Kelly vaulted 2.75m (9' 0.25"), finishing 9th, while Rae Waight recorded no height.
Gracie French led Juniata in the long jump with a 4.88m (16' 0.25") mark, placing 17th. Breanne Spencer (4.53m, 25th) and Haley Mummah (4.26m, 28th) also competed.
In the triple jump, Jackie Bryant placed 11th with a mark of 10.21m (33' 6"), while Haley Mummah fouled all three attempts.

In the shot put, Chloe Sauer placed 8th with a throw of 10.37m (34' 0.25"), followed by Emma Coolidge (10.01m, 14th) and Paytan Henry (8.17m, 29th).
Emma Pinkston led the team in the discus, finishing 6th with a throw of 34.67m (113' 9"). Chloe Sauer (30.28m, 14th), Paytan Henry (22.18m, 36th), and Justice Sheaffer (20.50m, 40th) also competed.
In the hammer throw, Chloe Sauer finished 26th with a throw of 33.00m (108' 3"), followed by Emma Coolidge(28.10m, 37th), Justice Sheaffer (22.61m, 43rd), and Paytan Henry (18.01m, 44th).
Emma Coolidge had a standout performance in the javelin, placing 3rd with a throw of 38.51m (126' 4"). Justice Sheaffer (28.40m, 15th) and Josie Kelly (22.20m, 24th) also competed.