BEREA, Ohio (May 27) – Junior Elisha Jones made school history on Thursday at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which were hosted by Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.
Jones became the first Yellow Jacket to earn two Division III All-American awards after placing sixth in the javelin. The third-year standout placed second in her flight and sixth overall with a throw of 43.61 meters (143' 1”). She placed seventh as a freshman when she became the school's first outdoor track & field All-American.
The Yellow Jackets nearly went two-for-two in the All-American category in the javelin on Thursday as sophomore Marybeth Rocco placed ninth overall and fourth in her flight. Rocco's best throw traveled 40.18 meters (131' 10”).
For a complete look at Thursday's results, click here.
The Jackets will look for their second All-American award on Saturday, May 29, when sophomore Krystal Baker competes in the triple jump.
