NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Washington and Lee University women's track and field team registered seven personal bests, two top-ten marks and 33 top-eight finishes at the New Captains Classic on Saturday.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MEET

• Claire Fuchs captured first place in the 3,000m with a personal-best time of 11:48.94. The Generals also dominated the 800m, where Cassie Carr (2:17.09) and Amelia Weenig (2:20.92) finished first and second, respectively—both recording personal bests. Carr's performance additionally moved her to No. 5 all-time in program history, moving past Elizabeth Webb's mark of 2:17.34 which was set in 2008.
• In the 1,500m, Julie Anne Bush placed second with a personal-best 4:53.86, while Maddy Morgan followed with a personal-best 4:58.37 for fourth. Mary Gorsky (7th - 5:03.77) and MacKenzie Moore (8th - 5:04.89) rounded out a deep showing in the event.
• The sprint and hurdle groups delivered standout performances as well. Lucy Buchmayr led a 1-2-3 sweep in the 100m hurdles with a winning time of 15.78, followed by Elizabeth Sawicki and Joanne Lee. Lilly Versen took first in the 100m (12.60), with Kaia Beddows (4th - 13.08s) and Simmons Lee (7th - 13.31s) finishing in the top-eight. The 4x100m relay team of Olivia D'Ambrosia, Versen, Ana Hodneland, and Beddows claimed first place with a time of 49.19.
• In the 200m, Jesma Evans finished third (26.23), while Annabelle Sutliff (5th - 26.78s) and Hodneland (8th - 27.25s) turned in top-eight finishes. 
• In the field events, the Generals continued their success. Abby Cholewa and Mad McMurphy shared first place in the pole vault (3.24m), while Gabby Pullen added a fourth-place finish with a mark of 2.94m. Camille Gillum (3rd) and Simone Kasischke (5th) both cleared 1.53m in the high jump.
• Mackenzie Morante posted a personal-best 4.93m in the long jump for fourth and followed with a second-place finish in the triple jump (10.44m). Lilly Versen added a third-place finish in the long jump with a mark of 4.97m. 
• The throwing events saw Katie Wood lead the shot put group with a personal-best 11.30m for third place, tying her for No. 6 all-time in program history with Emily Barker. Bella Timmerding recorded a season-best mark (10.73m) for fifth, while Emily Jackson (4th - 10.86m) and Leah Smith (7th - 10.48m) rounded out the quartet in the shot put. In the discus, Bailey Hedgemon led the way with a third-place throw of 34.50m, followed by Smith (6th - 33.37m) and Jackson (8th - 29.77m).

PERSONAL / SEASON BESTS

• Claire Fuchs | 3,000m (11:48.94) | Personal Best
• Julie Anne Bush | 1,500m (4:53.86) | Personal Best
• Maddy Morgan | 1,500m (4:58.37) | Personal Best
• Cassie Carr | 800m (2:17.09) | Personal Best
• Amelia Weenig | 800m (2:20.92) | Personal Best
• Mackenzie Morante | Long Jump (4.93m; 16'-02.25") | Personal Best
• Katie Wood | Shot Put (11.30m; 37'-01.00") | Personal Best
• Bella Timmerding | Shot Put (10.73m; 35'-02.50") | Season Best

TOP EIGHT FINISHERS

• 3,000m: Claire Fuchs | 1st place (11:48.94)
• 4x100m Relay: Olivia D'Ambrosia, Lilly Versen, Ana Hodneland, Kaia Beddows | 1st place (49.19s)
• 1,500m: Julie Anne Bush | 2nd place (4:53.86)
• 1,500m: Maddy Morgan | 4th place (4:58.37)
• 1,500m: Mary Gorsky | 7th place (5:03.77)
• 1,500m: MacKenzie Moore | 8th place (5:04.89)
• 100m Hurdles: Lucy Buchmayr | 1st place (15.78s)
• 100m Hurdles: Elizabeth Sawicki | 2nd place (16.30s)
• 100m Hurdles: Joanne Lee | 3rd place (16.85s)
• 100m: Lilly Versen | 1st place (12.60s)
• 100m: Kaia Beddows | 4th place (13.08s)
• 100m: Simmons Lee | 7th place (13.31s)
• 800m: Cassie Carr | 1st place (2:17.09)
• 800m: Amelia Weenig | 2nd place (2:20.92)
• 800m: Lucie Graziano | 4th place (2:22.11)
• 200m: Jesma Evans | 3rd place (26.23s)
• 200m: Annabelle Sutliff | 5th place (26.78s)
• 200m: Ana Hodneland | 8th place (27.25s)
• Long Jump: Lilly Versen | 3rd place (4.97m; 16'-03.75")
• Long Jump: Mackenzie Morante | 4th place (4.93m; 16'-02.25")
• Discus: Bailey Hedgemon | 3rd place (34.50m; 113'-02.00")
• Discus: Leah Smith | 6th place (33.37m; 109-05.00")
• Discus: Emily Jackson | 8th place (29.77m; 97'-08.00")
• High Jump: Camille Gillum | 3rd place (1.53m; 5'-00.25")
• High Jump: Simone Kasischke | 5th place (1.53m; 5'-00.25")
• Pole Vault: Abby Cholewa | 1st place (3.24m; 10'-07.50")
• Pole Vault: Mad McMurphy | 1st place (3.24m; 10'-07.50")
• Pole Vault: Gabby Pullen | 4th place (2.94m; 9'-07.75")
• Shot Put: Katie Wood | 3rd place (11.30m; 37'-01.00")
• Shot Put: Emily Jackson | 4th place (10.86m; 35'-07.75")
• Shot Put: Bella Timmerding | 5th place (10.73m; 35'-02.50")
• Shot Put: Leah Smith | 7th place (10.48m; 34'-04.75")
• Triple Jump: Mackenzie Morante | 2nd place (10.44m; 34'-03.00")

TOP TEN UPDATES

• Cassie Carr | 800m (2:17.09) | No. 5 all-time
• Katie Wood | Shot Put (11.30m; 37'-01.00") | Tied No. 6 all-time

UP NEXT

• The postseason begins on Friday, April 24th as they head to Harrisonburg, Va. for the 2026 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Outdoor Championships.

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