WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hood College's Ros Taylor and Shayna Hancock ran career bests in the 400-meter hurdles as the key performers for the Blazers at the Gallaudet Invitational.

On the Track 

• Taylor ran a time of 1:13.23 in the 400 hurdles, placing third. The time made her the fourth-fastest Blazer in the event in program history.
• Shayna Hancock recorded a career best in the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:13.79, placing fifth. With this time Hancock moves into qualifying for the MAC track and field championships later in the season. 
• Shania Mason ran a time of 13.58 in the 100-meter dash, placing ninth. 
• Adalie Heller ran her best time outdoors in the 800-meter run finishing in ninth with a time of 2:40.44.

In the Field 

• Tay Zechman marked a career best in the hammer throw with a mark of 37.53 meters (123-1), placing second. The mark moves the sophomore into third place all time in Blazer history in the event. 

Team Standings

• Hood finished sixth with 24 points.
• Catholic won the meet with 174. 

Up Next 

The Blazers are back in action on Apr. 13-14 at the Mondschein Multi at Kutztown University.