Scots Claim Five All-Americans at National Meet

Release Date: May 27, 2000

The Monmouth College men’s and women’s track teams had one of their best showings in recent years at the National Track and Field Meet held at North Central College in Naperville, Ill. Roger Haynes’ troops nailed down a total of five All-American’s, four from the women’s team and one from the men’s.

The Scots’ Constance Jackson led the women’s All-American charge finishing fourth in the 200 meters in a time of 24.70, then had just 45 minutes to recuperate before joining Jill Hoops, Philicia Moredock and Elise Estes in the 4x400 to finish fifth in 3:52.00, giving the foursome All-American status.

Hurdler Scott Stanton picked up his All-American honor in the 110 hurdles, finishing seventh in 14.90. Cort Mills who finished eighth in the high jump last year to garner All-American status, finished 16^th this year with a best jump of 6’4-3/4.

The five All-Americans are the most by Monmouth College since five tracksters were named in 1998.