SCRANTON, Pa. – Senior Molly White of The University of Scranton women's track and field team has been named the Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week after earning a berth to the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships in the pentathlon.
White secured her spot at the national meet with a record-breaking performance at the All-Atlantic Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Championships, where she captured the pentathlon title with a program-record score of 3,530 points.
The Landmark Conference Indoor Women's Field Performer of the Year delivered a strong all-around performance across the five events. She opened the competition by setting both a personal and program record in the 60-meter hurdles, finishing in 9.05 seconds. White followed with a victory in the high jump, clearing 1.58 meters, and added a third-place finish in the long jump with a mark of 5.28 meters.
White capped the day by winning the 800 meters in 2:19.74, securing the pentathlon title and cementing her program-record score.
With her performance of 3,530 points, White enters the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships seeded 10th in the pentathlon field. The national meet will take place March 13–14 in Birmingham, Alabama, with the pentathlon scheduled to begin on Friday at 11:20 a.m..
About Peggy's
The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce. Founded locally in 2012 by Scranton Alumna Peggy Cosgrove, Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce features six flavors and can be found in stores locally and regionally.
