2023-24 Worcester State University Women's Track and Field News

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MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team
MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,005 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter/Spring 2024 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Stokes and Adu-Addo Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team
Stokes and Adu-Addo Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field Team had two awarded USTFCCCA All-Region Team selections after stellar rookie seasons that saw them each set new school records in their respective event and qualify for participation at the New England DIII Regional Championships. First years Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) and Ciara Adu-Addo (Worcester, MA) were each selected after finishing in the top five in their region in their event.

Ado-Addu Claims MASCAC Rookie and Field Athlete of the Week
Ado-Addu Claims MASCAC Rookie and Field Athlete of the Week

Worcester, MA- After a strong performance at the New England DIII Regionals that saw two new school records set in the long jump and shot put, the Worcester State Indoor Track and Field team was awarded the Rookie and Field Athlete of the week honors for Ciara Ado-Addu (Worcester, MA).

Stokes and Adu-Addo Set School Records at New England DIII Regional
Stokes and Adu-Addo Set School Records at New England DIII Regional

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Indoor Track and Field Team sent four athletes to this year’s New England DIII Regional held at the Track at the New Balance Center in Boston.

Stokes Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Sixth Time on the Season
Stokes Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Sixth Time on the Season

Worcester, MA- For the sixth time this season, first year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) has been selected as the MASCAC Rookie of the week after dominating performances in the shot put and weight throw.

Adu-Addo Leads Lancers to Set Top Marks as Pre-Postseason Invitational
Adu-Addo Leads Lancers to Set Top Marks as Pre-Postseason Invitational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field competed in the final regular season meet at the Pre-Postseason Invitational hosted by Wheaton College. The meet is set as one of the final chances for individuals to hit qualifying marks for regional championships and the NCAA tournament.

Stokes Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Fifth Time after Double MASCAC Championship Wins
Stokes Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Fifth Time after Double MASCAC Championship Wins

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field team continued their Rookie of the Week dominance this week, grabbing their sixth honor in six meets, as first year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) claimed her fifth MASCAC Rookie of the Week after claiming the top spot in the Weight Throw and Shot Put this past Saturday at the MASCAC Championships.

Stokes Doubles in Top Spot, Leads Lancers at MASCAC Championship
Stokes Doubles in Top Spot, Leads Lancers at MASCAC Championship

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field team had a big showing today at Smith College for the MASCAC Championship. Led by first year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA), the Lancers grabbed numerous top finishes in the day as the youthful squad made their presence felt.

Adu-Addo Claims MASCAC Rookie of the Week
Adu-Addo Claims MASCAC Rookie of the Week

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field Team kept their MASCAC Rookie of the Week streak alive for fifth straight competition week for the Lancers. This week sees first year Ciara Ado-Addu (Worcester, MA) grabbing the coveted honor from the conference.

Lancers Nab Three Top Finishes at Panther Invite
Lancers Nab Three Top Finishes at Panther Invite

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field team hit the competition trail for the final time before the square up in the MASCAC Indoor Championships next weekend. Looking to grab some last chance final qualifying marks, the Lancers were set to compete. They would be highlighted by three first place finishes on the day as first years Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) and Ciara Adu-Add0 (Worcester, MA) would grab the top spot along with junior Caroline Gilson (Grafton, MA), to spread their success across the event. Worcester would record a total of 51 points at the meet. 

196 Lancers named to MASCAC Fall/Winter All-Academic Team
196 Lancers named to MASCAC Fall/Winter All-Academic Team

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,390 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2023 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Stokes Claims Fourth MASCAC Rookie of the Week
Stokes Claims Fourth MASCAC Rookie of the Week

Worcester, MA- Continuing her dominance in the field, first year Jadah Stokes grabbed her fourth MASCAC Rookie of the Week honor after competing in the Wesleyan Indoor Invite.

Lancers Grab Top Marks at Wesleyan Indoor Invite
Lancers Grab Top Marks at Wesleyan Indoor Invite

Worcester, MA- In just the second meet of 2024, the Worcester State Women’s Indoor Track and Field team has set the mark for their season. The team grabbed ten top 10 finishes at the Wesleyan Indoor Invite in Middletown, CT. First year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) would repeat with her top finishes in the weight and shot that has seen her grab MASCAC Rookie of the Week three times this season.

Stokes Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Third Straight Week
Stokes Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Third Straight Week

Worcester, MA- In three meets on the season, the Worcester State Women’s Track and Field team’s first year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) has come away with the MASCAC honor of Rookie of the Week. After a month-long break from action, Stokes returned to action on Saturday to compete in the Massasoit Classic at Springfield College.

Lancers Youth Shines at Massasoit Classic
Lancers Youth Shines at Massasoit Classic

Worcester, MA- After over a month away from competition, the Worcester State Lancers were back with a presence at the Massasoit Classic hosted by Springfield College. First year Jadah Stokes (Savanna, GA) continued her success in the field as sophomore Bridget O’Malley (Leominster, MA) made waves on the track. As a team, Worcester State recorded 53.50 points for a 5th place finish at the meet. 

Stokes Claims MASCAC Rookie of the Week Honors for Second Week
Stokes Claims MASCAC Rookie of the Week Honors for Second Week

Worcester, MA- The success of the start of the 2023-24 Women’s Indoor Track and Field has continued into the second week of the MASCAC weekly honors as first year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) has claimed her second week of MASCAC Rookie o the Week. After another top performance at the Wesleyan Winter Invite, Stokes again claimed top spots to lead the Lancers on the day.