BELOIT, Wis. – Carroll University returned to action at the Beloit College Opener after winter break, delivering standout performances across sprints, distance, jumps, and throws. The Pioneers competed in a dual meet and showed consistency and depth, piling up wins and personal records while continuing to build momentum for the season.
Women's Highlights
The Carroll women showcased dominance across multiple disciplines.
In the sprints, Aimee Koranteng led the way with a victory in the 200 meters in a personal best and added a runner-up finish in the 60 meters. Hana Smith captured the 300-meter title, while Tirzah Losos won the 60-meter hurdles. Kyla Laabs claimed the mile crown, and Maggie Carter added a win in the long jump.
Field events were a major strength. Katelyn Duber soared to a lifetime PR of 11.01m to win the triple jump, improving her national mark. Jenna Weis cleared the bar to win pole vault, maintaining her position as No. 10 in the nation. In throws, Grace Pequinot won the shot put and placed second in the weight throw, while Caroline Plasil earned the weight throw victory.
The women's squad swept or nearly swept several events, reinforcing their depth and strength early in the season.
Men's Highlights
On the men's side, Carroll's throwers and sprinters made an early statement. Brady Reusser headlined the throws, winning the weight throw with a lifetime PR and finishing second in the shot put. In the sprints, Brian Smith took second in the 200 meters with a national mark of 22.40 and added another runner-up finish in the 60 meters.
In distance, Cam Lotspeich controlled the mile with a first-place finish. In the jumps, Ethan Zilisch won the high jump and added a second-place effort in the long jump.
Carroll's balanced attack across all disciplines underscores the depth and talent of this year's squad. With standout performances from both underclassmen and returners, the Pioneers have set a high early-season bar and will continue to build on this success with their next meet in two weeks at UW-Whitewater.
