The Virginia Union University women's indoor track & field team placed sixth at the CIAA Indoor Championships, recording the highest-scoring indoor conference championship finish in program history.
VUU Head Track & Field Coach Franck Charles praised the depth and collective effort that fueled the breakthrough showing.
"They scored the most points in school history, and I couldn't be more proud of this group," said Charles. "In past years, we may have had one or two ladies scoring, but this time, six women contributed to making this the highest-scoring indoor championship performance in program history. On top of that, we set three brand-new school records. That speaks to depth, growth, and belief."
Record Breakers & Top Performances
Christal Rolack
- Broke the indoor 200m school record with a time of 24.93 (5th overall)
- Placed 5th in the 60m dash with a personal-best time of 7.68
- Member of the 4x400-meter relay team (5th overall)
Toni MiddleBrooks
- Broke the indoor 800m school record with a time of 2:17.57
- Finished 2nd overall in the 800m — the highest finish ever by a VUU woman in the event
- Member of the Distance Medley Relay team (4th overall)
- Member of the 4x400-meter relay team (5th overall)
Yamilet Cruz
- Broke the indoor shot put school record with a throw of 12.96 meters
- Placed 4th overall — the highest finish in program history for a VUU woman in the shot put
Natalie Young
- Placed 4th overall in the 3000m with a time of 11:28
- Member of the Distance Medley Relay team (4th overall)
Relay Highlights
4x400-Meter Relay – 5th Place
Distance Medley Relay – 4th Place
Charles emphasized the competitive mindset and resilience displayed throughout the championship.
"These ladies fought hard," said Charles. "They showed heart, resilience, and confidence. They made it clear that they are here to compete and they are building something special. I am extremely proud of our women's team and thankful for our assistant coaches who continue to pour into this program."
With multiple school records, historic individual finishes, and a program-best scoring performance, the Panthers have established a new standard for women's indoor track & field at Virginia Union.
"This is just the beginning," Charles added.
