WASHINGTON, Pa.--The Hood College women's track and field team traveled to Washington, Pa., Saturday for the Washington & Jefferson College Invitational.

Hood's highest finisher on the day was freshman Lauren Smith in the steeplechase finishing third in 12:43.16, lowering her school record and Capital Athletic Conference qualifying mark.

In fourth was Jessica Parrish in the 100 meter dash with a finals time of 13.12.

Danielle Sgro slashed the 5000 meter school record by 17 seconds to 19:35.21 with another CAC qualifying mark. "Danielle just ripped it," said head coach Brent Ayer. "She moved up a dozen places in the last two miles and her final mile as her fastest. There is a lot more in the tank. She was always very strong. Now she is gaining confidence."

In addition to the school records, a number of personal records were set--Sara Stiles in the 800 and 1500 and Kelly Keyser in the 400 and 200.

Hood's next meet is slated for Saturday April 12 at West Chester University.