Women's Track and Field 1/21/2023 10:52:00 PM Zac Saylor, sports information graduate assistant

Zechman, Taylor-Sparks lead women’s track and field at the Blue Marlin Invitational

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Hood College's Tay Zechman (Lebanon, Pa./Lebanon) and Iiyana Taylor-Sparks (Indian Head, Md./Lackey) both notched career bests, leading the women's track and field team at the Blue Marlin Invitational hosted by Virginia Wesleyan University.

Career Bests

Zechman placed 10th in the shot put with a mark of 10.38 meters (34-0 3/4), which bested her previous career best of 9.87 meters (32-4 3/4). This career best also bumps her up to fourth all time in school history in the event.
Taylor-Sparks finished 11th in the long jump with a mark of 4.61 meters (15-1 1/2). That jump is the fifth best jump in Blazer history in that event.

Team Standings

No team scores were recorded.

Up Next

The Blazers are back in action in the Mini-Dip Invitational, hosted by Franklin and Marshall College on January 27.

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Players Mentioned

Tay Zechman: Throws; 5' 5"; Junior

Iiyana Taylor-Sparks: Sprints/Jumps; 5' 6"; First Year

Players Mentioned

Tay Zechman
: 5' 5"; Junior
: Throws

Iiyana Taylor-Sparks
: 5' 6"; First Year
: Sprints/Jumps