AMC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week: Week 4
April 8, 2024
St. Louis, Mo. - University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy's Taylor Washington (Track) and Missouri Baptist University's Alaina Scott (Field) have been selected as the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Women's Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week. They were selected from nominees submitted by each institution based on their performances from April 1-7 and chosen through a vote of Sports Information Directors from around the AMC.
AMC Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy
So. | Palm Coast, Fla.
Other Notable Performances:
Nominees: 4x800 Meter Relay Team, Columbia; Adrienne Rockette, Missouri Baptist; Taylor Washington; Myra Baker, William Woods.
AMC Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist
Jr. | New Haven, Mo.
Nominees: Madeline Burton, Columbia; Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist; Elizabeth Fritzler, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Nia Hawkins, William Woods.
2024 AMC Women's Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week (Track; Field)
Week One (March 18): Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Natalie Thomas, William Woods
Week Two (March 25): Kiara Iron Heart, Haskell Indian Nations; Natalie Thomas, William Woods
Week Three (April 1): Mia Reed, Missouri Baptist; Nia Hawkins, William Woods
Week Four (April 8): Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist
Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy
So. | Palm Coast, Fla.
- Placed fourth in a field of 10 athletes in the 100-meters hurdles (15.71) at the SLU Billiken Invitational.
- She was the only non-Division I finisher in the top seven finishers.
- She currently holds the fastest 100-meter hurdles time in the AMC.
- First AMC Athlete of the Week Honor.
Other Notable Performances:
- Adrienne Rockette, Missouri Baptist - Recorded a personal record in 800-meter dash (2:20.2) at the SLU Billiken Invitational.
Nominees: 4x800 Meter Relay Team, Columbia; Adrienne Rockette, Missouri Baptist; Taylor Washington; Myra Baker, William Woods.
AMC Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist
Jr. | New Haven, Mo.
- Finished first in a field of 4 athletes in pole vault (3.70m) at the SLU Billiken Invitational.
- Her performance earned her a NAIA A Standard and a new personal record.
- First AMC Athlete of the Week Honor.
Nominees: Madeline Burton, Columbia; Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist; Elizabeth Fritzler, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Nia Hawkins, William Woods.
Week One (March 18): Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Natalie Thomas, William Woods
Week Two (March 25): Kiara Iron Heart, Haskell Indian Nations; Natalie Thomas, William Woods
Week Three (April 1): Mia Reed, Missouri Baptist; Nia Hawkins, William Woods
Week Four (April 8): Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist