ATLANTA, GA- Millsaps' senior thrower Jenna Johnson has been named the Southern Athletic Association Athlete of the Week for her efforts at the Arkansas-Little Rock meet. 

Johnson had a strong meet for the Majors last weekend, competing and beating several scholarship athletes. The senior won the hammer with a throw of 43.39m (142'4.50") and placed 2nd in the discus with a personal record throw of 36.83m (120'10.25").

Jenna leads the SAA in both the hammer and discus. She will look to add to her conference lead this weekend when the Majors travel to nearby Clinton, Mississippi to compete in the Choctaw Open. Events are set to start Saturday at 10AM.