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Women's Track Earns Seven Spots On All-NEC Teams

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. --- The LIU Brooklyn women's track and field program earned seven spots on the Northeast Conference (NEC) Outdoor All-Conference teams, the league announced on Friday afternoon.
 
Leading the way for the Blackbirds on the All-NEC First Team were senior Cassandra Jones, sophomore Shantae McDonald, and the 4x400 Relay quartet of Jones, McDonald, sophomore Cayla Coleman, and freshman T'Rejyah Johnson. McDonald, named the meet's Most Valuable Performer and the Most Outstanding Track Performer (Sprints), made the team in the 100 meter hurdles, while Jones was recognized individually in the 200 and 400 meters.
 
McDonald's efforts in the 200 meters allowed her to join freshmen Stephanie Esogenwune (triple jump) and Taylor Parker (shot put) on the All-NEC Second Team.
 
Finally, Parker's performance in the Shot Put earned her a place on the NEC's Outdoor All-Rookie team.
 
The Blackbird women earned a bronze medal at May's Outdoor Championships, scoring 95 points to finish behind Central Connecticut and champion Sacred Heart.

Players Mentioned

  • Cayla Coleman Bio
    Cayla Coleman
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    So.
  • Cassandra Jones Bio
    Cassandra Jones
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    Sr.
  • Shantae McDonald Bio
    Shantae McDonald
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    So.
  • T Bio
    T'Rejyah Johnson
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    Fr.
  • Taylor Parker Bio
    Taylor Parker
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    Fr.
  • Stephanie Esogenwune Bio
    Stephanie Esogenwune
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    Fr.
  • Cayla Coleman Bio
    Cayla Coleman
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    Jr.
  • Stephanie Esogenwune Bio
    Stephanie Esogenwune
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    So.
  • Shantae McDonald Bio
    Shantae McDonald
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    Jr.
  • Taylor Parker Bio
    Taylor Parker
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    So.