SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Wofford freshman Andrea Kelsey and Appalachian State senior Whitney Smyre have been named the Southern Conference Women's Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for all meets January 7-9. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
Kelsey, who is from Kettering, Ohio, broke the Wofford school record in the 3K at the Clemson Invitational with a time of 10:38, despite coming to a complete stop with one lap remaining after the bell lap sounded early. She also split 5:20 for the mile in the distance medley relay, helping the Terriers claim second place in the event.
A Stoney Point, N.C., native, Smyre won both the shot put and 20-pound weight throw at the Tar Heel Invitational. Her tosses of 44-6.75 and 56-0, respectively, currently lead the conference.
The Terriers return to action January 22 when they travel to the ETSU Niswonger Invitational, while the Mountaineers host the Appalachian Open on January 15.
Other top performers this week included:
Western Carolina freshman Morgan Turner, who won the 3K at the Tar Heel Invitational with a time of 10:36.18 in her first collegiate indoor competition.
Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 8 - Shalyn McMichael, Western Carolina
Jan. 14 - Andrea Kelsey, Wofford
Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 8 - Tiana Jones, Western Carolina
Jan. 14 - Whitney Smyre, Appalachian State