WINTHROP, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has announced its 2025 Women's Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference teams this past Wednesday, with the Saint Joseph's College of Maine women's team earning numerous conference honors for their outstanding performances at the GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS (Top-Three Finishers in Each Event at Championships)
The GNAC All-Conference honors are awarded to the top-three finishers in each event at the championships.
Leading the way for the Monks were Audrey Bilodeau, Ava Smart, and Ellie Leech, who each earned multiple All-Conference honors.
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Audrey Bilodeau displayed her versatility by claiming first place in the 400m hurdles and second place in both the 100m hurdles and 400 meters.
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Ava Smart demonstrated her speed and endurance by winning the 400 meters and anchoring the first-place 4x400 relay team.
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Ellie Leech excelled in the field events, capturing first place in the javelin throw and earning third in the shot put.
The following Monks secured All-Conference recognition:
400 meters:
Ava Smart - 1st
Audrey Bilodeau - 2nd
800 meters:
Cheri Willems - 2nd
100m hurdles:
Audrey Bilodeau - 2nd
400m hurdles:
Audrey Bilodeau - 1st
4x100 Relay:
Saint Joseph's (Maine) - 3rd
Alexis Cowan
Zoe Indenga
Jemima Kabangu
Madalyn Guindon
4x400 Relay:
Saint Joseph's (Maine) - 1st
Ava Smart
Bella Koepsell
Alexia Young
Cheri Willems
4x800 Relay:
Saint Joseph's (Maine) - 2nd
Alexia Young
Audrey Bilodeau
Bella Koepsell
Cheri Willems
Long Jump:
Ella Labrie - 2nd
Triple Jump:
Ella Labrie - 2nd
Zoe Indenga - 3rd
Shot Put:
Ellie Leech - 3rd
Discus:
Abby O'Brien - 2nd
Javelin Throw:
Ellie Leech - 1st
ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM
Graduate student Abby O'Brien was also recognized for her exemplary character and sportsmanship, earning a spot on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team. O'Brien has been a consistent representation of integrity and respect throughout the season, reflecting the values of Saint Joseph's College.
