Gainesville, Fla. – Saints Track & Field wrapped up the National Meet with one more All-American at the US Marines NAIA Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday.

 

In the men's Pole Vault, Tucker Monaco jumped his way to a 6th Place Finish. In his third day of competition in a row, he secured his second All-American honor of the meet after placing 8th in the Heptathlon on Friday. This marks the second consecutive National Championship where Monaco scored points in both a multi-event and the Pole Vault and his fourth meet in a row earning earning All-American.

 

Audrey vanWestrienen competed in the women's 3000m. Although she did not score, she gained valuable experience for the future.

 

"The events today wrapped up a great meet for our athletes and it has been fun to see Tucker become so confident and consistent," said Head Coach Harry Clark. "We will hope to take this momentum into outdoor as we join back up with the full team," he added.

 

The Saints had a strong showing on the first two days of the meet as well. Alongside Monaco, Carson Krack earned All-American honors in the Heptathlon, placing 3rd overall. Brynn Wandle gained her first All-American honor by placing 4th in the Pole Vault.

 

Full results are available at this LINK

 

The Saints will regroup and get back to work in preparation for the Outdoor Track & Field season with meets picking up in late March.

 

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