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Women's Track and Field

Scranton Women's Track & Field Shines at Moravian Blue & Grey Invite

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The University of Scranton women's track and field team delivered several standout performances on Saturday at the Moravian University Blue & Grey Invite, highlighted by multiple finals appearances, a sprint victory, and a podium finish in the hurdles.

In the 60-meter hurdles, Molly White advanced to the finals and finished third overall with a time of 9.47, recording one of Scranton's top individual finishes of the meet.

The Royals' sprint group made a strong showing in the 60 meters, placing three athletes in the finals. Sam Sharrow captured the event title, finishing first overall with a winning time of 7.80. Kaia Grantham followed closely behind, placing fourth in 8.17, while Tasia Miniotis rounded out Scranton's finals representation with a seventh-place finish in 8.47. Olivia Miller and Jordan Badman also competed in the preliminary rounds.

Scranton captured first place in the 4x400 relay with a winning time of 4:04.57, as the quartet of Tasia Miniotis, Olivia Miller, Sam Sharrow, and Molly White combined for the victory.

In the distance events, Emily Hopkins turned in a strong performance in the 3000 meters, finishing fourth overall with a time of 10:34.21, while Maria Viola added another solid effort for the Royals in the event.

In the long jump, Sharrow bested her program record and claimed first overall with a mark of 5.67m. 

Scranton recorded multiple top-eight finals finishes across sprint, hurdle, and distance events as the indoor season continues to take shape.

Up next: The Royals will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Ithaca Quad 2. 

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Players Mentioned

Jordan Badman

Jordan Badman

Sprints/Throws
5' 2"
Junior
Emily Hopkins

Emily Hopkins

Distance
Junior
Olivia Miller

Olivia Miller

Sprints
5' 5"
Junior
Tasia Miniotis

Tasia Miniotis

Sprints
5' 4"
Junior
Sam Sharrow

Sam Sharrow

Jumps/Sprints
5' 5"
Junior
Maria Viola

Maria Viola

Distance
Junior
Molly White

Molly White

Hurdles/Jumps
5' 9"
Junior
Kaia Grantham

Kaia Grantham

Sprints
5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jordan Badman

Jordan Badman

5' 2"
Junior
Sprints/Throws
Emily Hopkins

Emily Hopkins

Junior
Distance
Olivia Miller

Olivia Miller

5' 5"
Junior
Sprints
Tasia Miniotis

Tasia Miniotis

5' 4"
Junior
Sprints
Sam Sharrow

Sam Sharrow

5' 5"
Junior
Jumps/Sprints
Maria Viola

Maria Viola

Junior
Distance
Molly White

Molly White

5' 9"
Junior
Hurdles/Jumps
Kaia Grantham

Kaia Grantham

5' 4"
Freshman
Sprints
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