READING, Pa. - Iiyana Taylor-Sparks (Indian Head, Md./Lackey) jumped a career-best in the long jump to lead the Hood College women's track and field team on day one of the MAC Championships, hosted by Alvernia University. 

Highlights 

• Iiyana Taylor-Sparks (Indian Head, Md./Lackey) jumped 4.81 meters (15-9 1/2), placing 15th overall. The mark is the third-longest jump in school history.
• Tay Zechman (Lebanon, Pa./Lebanon) placed 12th in the weight throw with a mark of 12.21 meters (40-0 3/4).

Notes 

• The Blazers are currently tied for 13th place after day one.
• Misericordia is atop the team standings with 48 points.

Up Next
The Blazers are back in action on Saturday, Feb. 25 for day two of the Middle Atlantic Conference Indoor Championships at Alvernia University.