IRVINE, Calif. – A half-dozen members of the Carleton College women's track & field team competed against top-level competition at the Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic. The 15-team meet hosted by University of California, Irvine included seven NCAA Division I programs and another six from NCAA D-II schools.
 
"Having an opportunity to compete over spring break has been a tremendous opportunity for our athletes," said Carleton head coach Donna Ricks. "Being able to focus on racing and gaining experience against a variety of divisions has built their confidence. These women have held their own out here, and I am very proud of them."
 
Alice Islam was the lone member of the small contingent to compete in a field event and cleared 1.41 meters in the high jump.
 
Sophie McManus established a new PR in the 1500-meter run, clocking a time of 4:44.59 to place third overall in the field of 40 runners, 28 of which compete for NCAA D-I programs. Lara Erickson and Kayla Marx finished 17th and 18th, respectively, with times of 4:59.93 and 5:00.97.
 
Charlotte Kusch was Carleton's top finisher in the 100-meter dash, clocking a time of 13.25. Michelle Musa crossed the line at 13.69
 
Kusch returned to the oval and took part in the 400-meter hurdles, posting a time of 1:12.07.
 
Islam and Musa both raced the 200-meter dash, with the former finishing at 28.06 and the latter at 28.35.
 
Up Next for the Knights
The full Carleton roster is slated to compete at the Hamline Invitational on Saturday, April 5