The Virginia Union University women’s track and field team hit the ground running at the VCU Invitational on Jan. 9, turning in strong performances in their first meet since winter break. 

“The VCU Invitational was a great opportunity for us to knock the rust off and get some quality work in at our first meet since returning from winter break,” said VUU Head Track & Field Coach Franck Charles. “Our main focus was getting our athletes back into competitive shape and, while some inconsistency was expected this early in the season, we showed up and competed well across the board.” 

Coach Charles

 

Jadah Pringle set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 11.98 meters, earning a spot in the finals and establishing a new program standard. Natalie Young placed third in the 800 meters, while VUU’s 4x400 relay team finished third overall. The relay squad included Victoria Louis, Toni Middlebrooks, Christal Rolack and Jai-Lyn Johnson. 

Angell Garrison advanced to the finals in the triple jump, recording a season-best mark of 11 meters.