Women's Track and Field Throwers Compete in Seward

SEWARD, Neb. — The Doane University women's track & field team competed at the Polar Dog Invite with a strong showing in the throwing events, highlighted by multiple podium finishes and two NAIA 'B' standard marks on Friday.

Junior Delaney Burge led the Tigers in the shot put, finishing runner-up with a throw of 13.54 meters (44-5.25) to secure an NAIA 'B' standard. Burge was consistent throughout the competition, improving on her mark in the final round to solidify second place.

Sophomore Madison Heusinkvelt followed closely behind, placing third with a throw of 13.00 meters (42-8), while freshman Paige Bull rounded out Doane's top five finishers by taking fifth at 12.40 meters (40-8.25). The Tigers also saw solid performances from Natylie Myers (11.92m), Payton Cast (11.85m), Grace Dean (11.36m), and Jaylen Dimmitt (10.54m) to give Doane strong depth across both flights.

In the weight throw, sophomore Trinity Becher delivered one of the top marks of the day, placing second overall with a personal-best toss of 16.98 meters (55-8.5), meeting the NAIA 'B' standard. Becher's best throw came late in the competition and pushed her within inches of the event title.

Junior Kaylie Lotspeich added another top-five finish for Doane, placing fifth with a mark of 15.90 meters (52-2). The Tigers also placed multiple athletes inside the top 20, including Myers (11th, 13.80m), Bull (14th, 13.48m), Ashley Dierks (16th, 13.31m), Dean (18th, 12.71m), and Kierstin Klimek (19th, 11.43m), showcasing strong early-season depth in the weight throw group.

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