AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Competitions: February 21-22, 2020

MEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Damonn Harrison, Fr., Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons sophomore Damonn Harrison (Frisco, Texas) placed sixth in the 60 meter finals at the Matador Qualifier in Lubbock, Texas with a time of 6.85 seconds, which is tied for eighth in NCAA Division III. He was also fourth in the 200 meter dash in 21.59 seconds, earning his second Athlete of the Week of the season.

MEN’S FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Tommy McCoy, Sr., Belhaven
Belhaven senior Tommy McCoy (Woodville, Miss.) shattered the Blazer indoor record with a triple jump of 14.43 meters (47 ft.-4 in.), winning the event at the WCU Qualifier. He also ran the 400 meters in 55.53 seconds. McCoy’s triple jump ranks 17th in the nation.

WOMEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Jessica Eastham, Sr., Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons senior Jessica Eastham (Robinson, Texas) earns her third straight Athlete of the Week and fifth of her career with a new school record of 7.92 seconds in the 60 meter dash and tying the school record in 25.82 in the 200 at the Texas Tech Matador Qualifier. She also ran the 400 meters in 59.64 seconds, ranking second in the region. Eastham’s 200 time is ninth in the nation.
 
WOMEN’S FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Kristina Parker, Fr., McMurry
McMurry freshman Kristina Parker (Colorado City, Texas) cleared 1.56 meters (5 ft.-1.25 in.) on her very first attempt, setting a new personal record, in the pole vault at the Texas Tech matador Qualifier. This mark ranks her first in the ASC and fifth in the South/Southeast Region. On top of her field performance, Parker also ran on the War Hawks’ 4x400 relay, finishing with a time of 4:16.63 after conversion. This time ranks ninth in the region and leads the conference. This is Parker’s second Athlete of the Week of the year.
 
OTHER TOP MEN’S PERFORMANCES
Hardin-Simmons freshman Layton Ransom (Midlothian, Texas) finished sixth in the high jump at the Matador Qualifier, clearing 1.95 meters (6 ft.-4.75 in.).

McMurry freshman Jayden Sloan (Abilene, Texas) ran the 400 meter dash in 49.28 seconds, placing 10th at the Matador Qualifier. His time ranks 49th in the nation. Sloan was also part of the 4x400 relay team that placed fourth in 3:22.72 (converted), ranking 32nd in the country.

McMurry freshman Jayden Gonzales (Roscoe, Texas) finished sixth with a pole vault of 4.51 meters (14 ft.-9.5 in.) at the Matador Qualifier, ranking third in the region.

LeTourneau freshman Jacob White (League City, Texas) broke the school record with a 200 meter dash of 22.77 seconds at the Texas A&M Invitational.

LeTourneau sophomore Jack Miller (Diana, Texas) cleared 4.75 meters (15 ft.-7 in.) in the pole vault at the Texas A&M invitational. His mark ranks 20th in the nation and second in the South/Southeast Region.

Belhaven sophomore Christian Venzen (Carthage, Miss.) broke two indoor school records at the WCU Qualifier in Hattiesburg, Miss. He ran the 60 meter dash in 7.08 seconds and 200 in 22.45 seconds, placing fifth in both.

OTHER TOP WOMEN’S PERFORMANCES
Hardin-Simmons senior Keni Fisher (Buna, Texas) placed eighth at the Matador Qualifier in Lubbock, Texas with a long jump of 5.22 meters (17 ft.-1.5 in.). Her mark ranks seventh in the region.

McMurry senior Josie Drury (Alvarado, Texas) had a third consecutive time-drop in the women's 800, finishing with a new season-best time of 2:24.34 before conversion. She finished third in the field of 15 runners. Her time was adjusted to 2:25.58 post-meet, moving up to sixth place in the region. She currently ranks atop the ASC by over eight seconds. Drury also ran an important leg on the 4x400 relay, finishing with a time of 4:16.63 after conversion. This time ranks ninth in the region and first in the ASC.