FARMINGTON, Utah (February 6, 2023) – Highlighted by a new Big Sky Conference record, the league office has announced its Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week awards.
Track & Field Athlete of the Week titles are awarded on weeks where four or more teams compete throughout the indoor and outdoor campaign.
Women’s Track Athlete of the Week – Alyssa Colbert, Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona’s Alyssa Colbert broke her own Big Sky Conference and Northern Arizona record on Friday, as she crossed the finish in in 7.24 during the women’s 60-meter dash. This has led to her being Women’s Track Athlete of the Week.
She is currently ranked first in the Big Sky and 21
st in the NCAA.
Others Nominated: Craiesha Johnson (UNC), Alyssa Brewer (SAC), Aimee Mackenzie (PSU), Cassandra Vasquez (ISU), Holly Sudol (UM), Cidnee Davies-Bohn (WSU), Mya Dube (MSU), Camryn Crouch (UI)
Women’s Field Athlete of the Week – Lucy Corbett, Montana State
For the third time this season, Montana State’s Lucy Corbett is the Big Sky’s Women’s Field Athlete of the Week.
She won the women’s high jump at the WSU Open by clearing 1.84m (6’ 0.5”).
Others Nominated: Madeline Wilson (NAU), Eliana Coburn (SAC), Wendy Hare (PSU), Destinee Rose-Haas (ISU), Hally Ruff (EWU), Morgan Radtke (UM), Megan Larkins (WSU), Tayler LyDay (UI)
Men’s Track Athlete of the Week – Brodey Hasty, Northern Arizona
Becoming the top men’s miler in the Big Sky, NAU’s Brodey Hasty is the league’s Men’s Track Athlete of the Week.
His time of 3:68.67 after altitude adjustments places him on top of the Big Sky and 36
th nationally.
Others Nominated: Nautus Moore (SAC), Chase Lovercheck (PSU), Cade Smith (ISU), Noah Hasselblad (EWU), Maxwell Scott (UM), Duncan Hamilton (MSU) Zac Bright (UI)
Men’s Field Athlete of the Week – John Murphy, Northern Arizona
NAU’s John Murphy now owns the top weight throw in the Big Sky Conference, with a toss of 20.28 to set a new personal best. He is the league’s Men’s Field Athlete of the Week.
He's the top-ranked athlete in the Big Sky for the event and 43
rd nationally.
Others Nominated: John Gibbs (SAC), Zack Ramos (ISU), Bobby Say (EWU), Noah Ramirez (UM), Xakai Harry (WSU), Matt Furdyk (MSU), Zach Nunis (UI)
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December 12, 2022
W. Track – Regina Mpigachai (UNC)
W. Field – Lucy Corbett (MSU)
M. Track – Jerome Campbell (UNC)
M. Field – Caleb Whitney (WSU)
January 16, 2023
W. Track – Alyssa Colbert (NAU)
W. Field – Destinee Rose-Haas (ISU)
M. Track – David Dunlap (NAU)
M. Field – Mitchell Effing (NAU)
January 23, 2023
W. Track – Regina Mpigachai (UNC)
W. Field – Destinee Rose-Haas (ISU)
M. Track – Duncan Hamilton (MSU)
M. Field – Colby Wilson (MSU)
January 30, 2023
W. Track – Billie Hatch (WSU)
W. Field – Lucy Corbett (MSU)
M. Track – Drew Bosley (NAU)
M. Field – Colby Wilson (MSU)