Final Results

CLINTON-The Millsaps Majors women's track and field team came in third at the MC Open this past weekend at host Mississippi College. 

The Majors shined on throws, taking the top-4 spots in the hammer throw. Alexis Guice, Sara Navarro, Jenna Johnson and Kasey Laird finished 1,2,3 and 4 to dominate the event. Johnson followed up her performance in the hammer with a second place showing in the javelin. Guice and Laird finished two and three in the shot put to help pace the Majors. Laird would also place second in the discus with a throw of over 38 meters. 

On the track side of the meet, the Majors were led by Melinda Solomon. Solomon finished fifth in the 1500 meters and third in the women's 800 meters. Sara Sacks won the 3000 meter steeple chase, blowing away the field by over 20 seconds. Jaleesa Perez finished second in the 400 meter hurdles, narrowly missing out on the win. Michelle Wheeler finished third in the women's 400 meters. 

Overall, the Majors were very solid in all aspects of the meet. Millsaps will travel to Birmingham this weekend to compete in the BSC Southern Invitational.