KEARNEY, Neb. – The York University women's track and field team performed well at the Central Nebraska Challenge, which was moved up a day due to impending inclement weather.

In the hammer throw, Candice Jones posted a 22^nd-place finish with a mark of 39.87m. Elizabeth Zaiger was not far behind, taking 24^th with a mark of 39.62m. Allie Parker (36.01m) and Delanie Namuth (35.79m) were 37^th and 38^th, respectively. Alexis Gibbons took 43^rd (33.05m).

In the discus, rookie Abby Schopper led the way, taking 33^rd (35.06m). Ascha Utter (34.58m) and Jones (33.99m) were 36^th and 38^th, respectively. Gibbons placed 43^rd (29.44m) while Namuth was 45^th (28.78m).

Jones garnered a top-15 mark in the shot put, placing 14^th (11.81m) while Zaiger was 26^th (10.75m).

In the track events,

Cierra Dringman recorded a ninth-place effort in the 400m hurdles after posting a mark of 1:16.45.

Kamrie Dillan and Schopper earned top-20 finishes. Dillan took 17^th (1:03.74) while Schopper garnered 19^th place (1:05.83).

Jaden Hess and Morgan Dinkler were 17^th and 18^th, respectively, in the 800m. Hess crossed the finish line in 2:46.09 while Dinkler was a spot behind her in 2:56.52.

Dillan posted a 13^th-place finish in the 200m (25.93) to lead York. Schopper (40^th – 28.02), Alana Barron (45^th – 29.07), Dringman (48^th – 30.05) and Lauren Tucker (49^th – 30.12) also competed in the event.

The Panthers return to action Friday, Apr. 4 when they compete at the Concordia Invitational.