YORK, Pa.--The Hood College track & field program completed its third season as an NCAA program Saturday at the York Charity Open. The non-scoring meet featured teams from Goucher, York and Hood, as well as a number of former Capital Athletic Conference athletes competing unattached.

Freshman Emma Arneson captured the title in the long jump, then returned to lower her school record in the 100 meter hurdles to 17.21 in taking third. She also finished third in the 200 meters and participated in Hood's winnng 4 x 100 relay.

Sophomore Kayla Murphy extended her school records in the hammer (106' 2") and discus (87' 11"). Murphy finished third in both events.

The third win of the day for the Blazers was recorded by Jessica Parrish who took the 100 meters in 12.76. Parrish also anchored the winning relay.

"Jess is the most decorated Hood athlete in our brief history with the Capital Athletic Conference," said head coach Brent Ayer. "She is considering doing graduate work at Hood and has eligibility left. Obviously, you are much stronger track & field team with the conference athlete-of-the-year on your side. Regardless, it is hard to deny the talent."

Other participants were Jessica Stanley and freshman Mollie Widdowson. Widdowson completed her first college season by setting personal bests in the 100 hurdles and at 200 meters.

All-CAC thrower Erica Hamor took second in the javelin and set a new personal best in the discus.

Senior Amanda Kwiatkowski competed in her final meet in a Hood College uniform. She set a new personal best in the 100 hurdles and also competed in the high jump and 200 meters. "Amanda participated in all 12 meets this season and I really appreciate her commitment to the team," said Ayer.

In all, the Blazer women set 12 new school records this season, and broke and re-broke many of those. "We're on the move," said Ayer. "Two years ago at our conference championship, the Hood women scored nine points. Last year, we scored 49, and this year 85. We have almost completely re-written our record book and our recruiting class looks strong."