BOISE, Idaho  – The Northwest Christian University women's track & field team launched the 2017 indoor schedule this weekend, competing at the Jacksons Invitational, hosted by Boise State University.
 
The weekend included the debuts of multiple new NCU athletes, including freshman Halona Jackson who established new indoor standards in both the 60m and 200m events. Jackson ran an 8.04 in the 60m and followed that up with a 27.02 in the 200m.
 
Jackson's 14th-place finish in the 60m was the Beacons highest on the weekend, along with senior Madeleine Nelson who reestablished her own school mark in the triple jump with a leap of 10.19m.
 
Complete Results
 
60m: Halona Jackson (8.04), Karrin Shriner (8.13), Ruth Meeker (8.32), Danielle Willyard (8.44)
 
200m: Halona Jackson (27.02), Karrin Shriner (27.80), Abigail Spencer (27.84), Danielle Willyard (28.19),
            Ruth Meeker (28.34).
 
800m: Kelly Willyard (2:45.80)
 
60m Hurdle: Abigail Spencer (9.92)
 
4x400m Relay: Halona Jackson, Ruth Meeker, Karrin Shriner, Kelly Willyard (4:13.23)
 
Long Jump: Abigail Spencer (5.07m), Madeleine Nelson (4.81m)
 
Triple Jump: Madeleine Nelson (10.19m)
 
 
NCU will be back in action on February 12, traveling to Seattle to compete in the University of Washington Indoor Open.