Final Results

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LANDOVER, Md. — The Norfolk State women's track team moved one step closer to completing the cross country and track and field MEAC sweep on Saturday when they tallied 159 points en route to their first MEAC indoor track and field title since 2000 at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.

A total group effort carried the Spartans to victory as they scored in each event they participated in.

“Our expectations were there and our ladies performed in every event,” said head coach Ronda Berard, who was named the Women's Outstanding Coach. “The women put their heart into it and I'm extremely proud of the full they gave. To win the championship on both the men's and women's side is exceptional,” stated Berard.

Elaine Rhoades (Norfolk, Va.) was named the Outstanding Field Performer after scoring 17 points in three events. She finished second in both the pentathlon (3,394 points) and the triple jump (39 feet, 6 inches) and came in eighth in the long jump (17-5 ¾).

NSU dominated the pole vault for the second straight year by taking the top four spots in the event. Katie Wright (Virginia Beach, Va.) defended her 2009 title by clearing 10-2 ¼ for the win. Candace Shoates (Newport News, Va.) was the runner-up (9-8 ½) and Andrea Saunders (Chesapeake, Va.) and Ashleigh Joseph (Chesapeake, Va.) tied for third after clearing 8-8 ¾.

 The Spartans also came up big in the 3,000 meters with a 2-3-4 finish worth 19 points. Jennifer Chichester (Silver Spring, Md.) paced her teammates, coming in second in 10:33.41. Kellen Rutto (Eldoret, Kenya) finished third in 10:39.46, while Aurora Scott (Portsmouth, Va.) was fourth in 10:41.24.

Shanneka Claiborne (Ettrick, Va.) brought home the title in the 60 meters after running a 7.45 in the finals. She also finished fourth in the 200 in 25.03. Other highlights from Saturday's events include Dania Sanford (Marshall, Va.) finishing second in the 400 in 56.51 and Chichester placing third in the mile (5:05.51).