Women's Outdoor Track and Field

Perry and Barnett Earn KCAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Honors

KANSAS — JayOnna Perry of Ottawa University and Belle Barnett of Sterling College have earned the KCAC Women's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 16-22 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by Athletic Solutions.
 
 

Track Athlete of the Week

JayOnna Perry - Ottawa University

Sr. | Grain Valley, Mo.
 

Meet Date Track Event Total # Athletes Mark/Time Individual Finish Standard Link to Result
Spire Team Challenge 03/21/2026 100M Hurdles 9 14.03 1 B https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/64104/events/individual/2341895
Spire Team Challenge 03/21/2026 400M Hurdles 12 1:00.44 1 A https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/64104/events/individual/2341901
Spire Team Challenge 03/21/2026 4x100M Relay 7 46.04 1 A https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/64104/events/relay/396764

Perry had a great outdoor opening weekend at the Spire Team Challenge. She broke school records in the 100M Hurdles (14.03), 400M Hurdles (1:00.44), and the 4x100M Relay (46.04) and won first in all three events. She qualified for nationals at the NAIA "B" qualifying standard in the 100M Hurdles and the "A" standard in the 400M Hurdles and the 4x100M Relay team.
 
 

Field Athlete of the Week

Belle Barnett - Sterling College

Fr. | Hutchinson, Kan.
 

Meet Date Track Event Total # Athletes Mark/Time Individual Finish Standard Link to Result
Spire Team Challange 03/21/2026 High Jump 12 1.70m 1 A https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/64104/events/individual/2341931


Barnett continues to reach new heights in her freshman season, debuting her outdoor season with an NAIA "A" qualifying standard clearance of 1.70m (5-7) to win the high jump at the Spire Team Challenge on Saturday, March 21.
 


 

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