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Women Shine at Jim Sheehan Meet with Depth, Wins, and Records

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Saint Joseph's College women's track and field team delivered a standout performance at the Jim Sheehan Memorial Meet hosted by Fitchburg State on Saturday. Under tough, wet, and chilly conditions, the Monks displayed resilience and competitive fire, setting four new school records and piling up multiple top finishes across all event areas.

"We're incredibly proud of the grit and determination displayed by all of our athletes this weekend under less than ideal conditions," said Head Coach Mike Burleson. "The women's team had a standout performance, taking a huge step forward in how they approached and executed the day. From start to finish, they were aggressive, focused, and determined—and their hard work paid off in spectacular fashion. Four new school records were set this weekend, with several other top performances that highlight the incredible depth of talent within the team. Whether it was on the track or in the field, the women's team proved that they are a force to be reckoned with."

MEET HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ava Smart set a new school record and won the 400m with a commanding time of 1:02.24, earning first place honors.
  • Audrey Bilodeau continued her strong season with a New England-qualifying and school-record time of 15.98 in the 100m hurdles, finishing 2nd overall. She also took 1st place in the 400m hurdles (1:09.48).
  • Ella Labrie improved her triple jump school record to a mark of 10.53m, placing 2nd, and added a 4th-place finish in the long jump.
  • Alexia Young and Bella Koepsell delivered a 2–3 finish in the 800m, combining for 14 points.
  • Cheri Willems placed 3rd in the 400m (1:03.58), while Haley Williams also earned a top-3 finish with a 3rd place showing in the 5000m (20:39.32).
  • In the field events, Breya Whitman earned 3rd in the high jump (1.46m), and Berkley Hutchins threw 9.23m in the shot put to claim 3rd place.
  • Abby O'Brien led the throws group with a strong runner-up finish in the hammer throw (37.28m).

SPRINTS & HURDLES

In the short sprints, freshman Zoe Indenga picked up 5 points for the team with a 4th-place finish in the 200m (28.87), while teammates Jemima Kabangu (14.56) and Christie Cole (14.65) competed strongly in the 100m. In the 400m, Ava Smart claimed 1st place with a school record and winning time of 1:02.24, followed closely by Cheri Willems, who placed 3rd (1:03.58).

In the 100m hurdles, Audrey Bilodeau posted a New England qualifying time and school record of 15.98 to place 2nd, while Madalyn Guindon added 2 points with a 7th-place finish (18.51). Bilodeau returned to take 1st place in the 400m hurdles (1:09.48), with teammates Olivia Bean (1:15.33, 4th) and Guindon (1:21.70, 7th) contributing key points.
 

MID-DISTANCE & DISTANCE

Saint Joseph's dominated the 800m, with junior Alexia Young placing 2nd in 2:32.94 and freshman Bella Koepsell just behind in 3rd (2:33.34), combining for 14 team points. Freshman Karina Jones rounded out the event with a solid effort.

In the 5000m, rookie Haley Williams battled through the elements to grab 3rd place with a time of 20:39.32, adding another 6 points for the Monks.

RELAYS

The 4x100m relay squad of Indenga, Guindon, Cowan, and Kabangu sprinted to a 4th-place finish in 53.69.

JUMPS

In the high jump, sophomore Breya Whitman cleared 1.46m to earn 5 points (3rd), while freshman Berkley Hutchins placed 7th at 1.31m.
Freshman Ella Labrie added to her stellar day with a 4th-place long jump of 4.89m and a school-record triple jump mark of 10.53m for 2nd place. Zoe Indenga placed 4th (10.26m), Whitman 5th (10.01m), and Bean 7th (9.57m), combining for 19 points in the triple jump.

THROWS

Sophomore Berkley Hutchins threw 9.23m in the shot put to place 3rd, while Kabangu took 8th (8.31m).
In the hammer throw, Abby O'Brien led the team with a 2nd-place finish (37.28m), joined by Katelynn Reynolds (6th, 33.37m) and Sarah Joe (12th).
Reynolds and Haley Lang competed well in the discus, while Lang and Sarah Richard-Cote represented the team in the javelin.

RESULTS
100 Meters 200 Meters 400 Meters 800 Meters 5000 Meters 100 Hurdles 400 Hurdles 4x100 Relay
  •  Indenga, Guindon, Cowan, Kabangu (53.69, 4th)
High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus
  • Katelynn Reynolds (26.18m, 10th)
  • Haley Lang (24.69m, 17th)
Hammer Javelin UP NEXT
The Monks will continue their 2025 campaign at the Monks Invitational at Home on April 11-12th, 2025.
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Players Mentioned

Audrey Bilodeau

Audrey Bilodeau

Hurdles/Sprints
5' 9"
Freshman
2027
Alexis Cowan

Alexis Cowan

Sprints/Jumps
5' 9"
Freshman
2027
Sarah Joe

Sarah Joe

Throws
6' 0"
Junior
2025
Haley Lang

Haley Lang

Throws
5' 5"
Freshman
2027
Abby O

Abby O'Brien

Throws/Multi
5' 8"
Senior
2024
Ava Smart

Ava Smart

Sprints/Mid-Distance
5' 6"
Freshman
2027
Breya Whitman

Breya Whitman

Sprints/Jumps
5' 6"
Freshman
2027
Alexia Young

Alexia Young

Sprints/Mid-Distance
5' 6"
Sophomore
2026
Haley Williams

Haley Williams

Distance
Freshman
2028
Madalyn Guindon

Madalyn Guindon

Hurdles
Freshman
2028

Players Mentioned

Audrey Bilodeau

Audrey Bilodeau

5' 9"
Freshman
2027
Hurdles/Sprints
Alexis Cowan

Alexis Cowan

5' 9"
Freshman
2027
Sprints/Jumps
Sarah Joe

Sarah Joe

6' 0"
Junior
2025
Throws
Haley Lang

Haley Lang

5' 5"
Freshman
2027
Throws
Abby O

Abby O'Brien

5' 8"
Senior
2024
Throws/Multi
Ava Smart

Ava Smart

5' 6"
Freshman
2027
Sprints/Mid-Distance
Breya Whitman

Breya Whitman

5' 6"
Freshman
2027
Sprints/Jumps
Alexia Young

Alexia Young

5' 6"
Sophomore
2026
Sprints/Mid-Distance
Haley Williams

Haley Williams

Freshman
2028
Distance
Madalyn Guindon

Madalyn Guindon

Freshman
2028
Hurdles