Reading, PA (January 22, 2022) – The men's 4x400 meter relay team set a new program record, beating the old record by almost two seconds. Justin Le Cadre continued his triumphant 2021-22 indoor season, capturing his 5^th and 6^th consecutive first place finishes.
 
On the Track
60 Meter Dash
First year Abigail Springer continued her impressive collegiate debut, capturing another top twenty finish with a time of 8.41 seconds. Fellow first year Juliet Brady followed closely with a time of 8.60 seconds in her first meet of 2022. Junior Angelina Broga rounded out the pack for the Monarchs with a time of 8.65 seconds. Iyanna Jackson of District of Columbia won the event with a time of 7.79 seconds.
 
Three Monarchs competed in the event. Juniors Alex Solano and Brendan Avery finished with times of 7.54 seconds and 7.66 seconds respectively. Sophomore Andrew Sabo finished with a time of 7.77 seconds. Division II Kutztown's Tyeshawn Worrell earned the top spot with a time of 6.98 seconds.
 
200 Meter Dash
First year Victoria Zultevicz was the only Monarch to compete. Zultevicz finished with a time of 30.22 seconds. Megan Gasnick of TCNJ won the event with a time of 25.78 seconds.
 
400 Meter Dash
Senior Mitch Forgash earned a podium finish, finding himself in the 6^th spot with a MAC championship qualifying time of 52.20 seconds. Rob Novak of Catholic won the event with a time of 51.20 seconds.
 
3000 Meter
Two first year Monarchs found themselves in the top fifteen in this event. Zoe Tomko finished at the 5^th spot on the podium with a MAC championship qualifying time of 11:01.64. Mikaela Majcher finished with a time of 12:05.23. Esther Seeland of Messiah won the event with a time of 9:54.15.
 
First year Logan Taylor competed for the men's side. Taylor finished up the race with a time of 10:18.54. Messiah swept the top spots in this event with Noah Calisti finishing with a top time of 9:03.92.
 
60 Meter Hurdles
First years Victoria Zultevicz and Autumn Steibler competed for the Monarchs. Zultevicz finished with a time of 10.79 seconds and Steibler with a time of 11.81 seconds. Laura Mathews of Stevens won the event with a time of 9.20 seconds.
 
Normally a heptathlon competitor, first year Travis Lane tried his hand at the full scale event. Lane finished with a time of 10.73 seconds. York's Keith Chatmon won the event with a time of 8.47 seconds.
4x200 Meter Relay
The Monarchs earned a spot on the podium, pulling in at the 6^th place position overall, after winning their heat, with a time of 1:56.86. The group was comprised of first years Abigail Springer, Autumn Steibler, and Juliet Brady, and junior Angelina Broga. The squad out of Messiah won the event with a time of 1:52.88.
 
The men's side also earned a top ten finish with a time of 1:43.72. Juniors Alex Solano and Brendan Avery joined forces with first years Travis Lane and Logan Taylor to make up the squad for the Monarchs. Squad B out of Lebanon Valley earned the top spot with a time of 1:37.13.
 
4x400 Meter Relay
The women's side sent out first years Julia Johnson and Laura Dainauski, sophomore Nicole Zambetti, and senior Jen O'Connor. The squad narrowly missed the top ten, finishing with a time of 4:33.99. Squad A out of TCNJ won the event with a time of 4:03.83. 
 
The 4^th place finishers in the event are now the program record holders for the Monarchs. First years Andrew Novrocki and Travis Lane, junior Brendan Avery, and senior Mitch Forgash made up the squad for the Monarchs that finished with a time of 3:35.73. TCNJ swept the top spots with their Squad A earning a top time of 3:25.48.
 
4x800 Meter Relay
The Monarchs sent two squads in this event. Squad A, comprised of first years Zoe Tomko and Mikaela Majcher, sophomore Nicole Zambetti, and senior Beth Albright, finished 2^nd overall with a time of 10:40.63. Squad B, comprised of senior Jen O'Connor, and first years Julia Johnson, Laura Dainauski, and Elizabeth Porto, finished 4^th overall with a time of 11:38.94. Squad A only lost out to Susquehanna with a time of 10:16.30.
 
In the Field
High Jump
First year Madison Armitage earned a top twenty-five finish, clearing a mark of 1.30 meters on her second attempt. Hayley Engle of Misericordia finished on top with a mark of 1.56 meters.
 
Junior Teone Sherrod earned a spot on the podium with a 5^th place finish. Sherrod cleared a mark of 1.85 meters on his third attempt. Normally a multi event competitor, first year Travis Lane recorded no height in the high jump field. Bryce Ellinger of Susquehanna cleared a height of 2.00 meters to earn the victory.
 
Long Jump
Junior Teone Sherrod continued a stellar day in the field, picking up a 3^rd place finish. Sherrod recorded a personal best mark of 6.45 meters on his first jump. First year Andrew Novrocki followed closely, recording a new personal best mark of 6.40 meters on his first attempt. First year Travis Lane recorded a personal best of 5.60 meters on his third attempt. Anthony DeFusco of Division II Kutztown captured the victory with a mark of 6.81 meters.
 
Triple Jump
Junior Gabriella Conforti earned a top fifteen finish. Conforti recorded a mark of 9.91 meters on her third attempt. Shinelle Felix of host Alvernia took the top spot with a mark of 11.34 meters.
 
Shot Put
Two Monarchs found spots on the podium. Sophomore Adele Hollander recorded an indoor personal best of 10.68 meters on her fifth throw to earn a 6^th place finish. Senior Danielle Kitchner threw for a mark of 10.47 meters on her last attempt to snag the 8^th spot on the podium. First year Delaney Hilferty recorded a mark of 8.62 meters to round out the pack for the Monarchs. Brenna Karnish of Misericordia threw for a mark of 12.48 meters to earn the top spot.
 
Senior Justin Le Cadre notched another 1^st place finish. Le Cadre threw for a mark of 15.08 meters on his fourth attempt to seal the deal. Sophomore Jetli Tang recorded a mark of 9.91 meters on his second attempt. First year Carnell Kemp unfortunately recorded no mark but showed great potential. 
 
Weight Throw
All three Monarchs on the women's side finished in the top twenty-five. Sophomore Anna Bellucci led the way with a personal best mark of 10.22 meters on her second attempt. Fellow Sophomore Adele Hollander also recorded a personal best, hitting a mark of 9.63 meters on her first attempt. First year Delaney Hilferty recorded a mark of 9.32 meters on her third attempt to round out the pack for the Monarchs. Brenna Karnish of Misericordia swept the throwing events, picking up the top spot with a mark of 16.23 meters.
 
Senior Justin Le Cadre earned the top spot in the event, starting out the first of three top twenty finishes for the Monarchs. Le Cadre recorded a mark of 16.91 meters on his fifth attempt, just 6 centimeters short of his personal best. Sophomore Jetli Tang recorded a personal best mark of 11.27 meters. First year Carnell Kemp recorded a mark of 11.18 meters.