2012-13 Women's Track & Field News
Howard Powell Named Asst. T&F/XC Coach through NCAA Diversity Grant
July 29, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (July 29, 2013) – Franklin Pierce University head track & field/cross country coach Zach Emerson announced on Monday that Howard Powell has been added to the program’s coaching staff as an assistant coach. The hiring was made possible after the Department of Athletics had recently received a diversity grant from the NCAA, which promotes the hiring of minority candidates to help create more career opportunities in intercollegiate athletics. The funding for the grant is good for one year.
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Announces Incoming Recruiting Class for 2013-14 Season
July 26, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (July 26, 2013) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s track & field/cross country program boasted several impressive accomplishments during its inaugural season in 2012-13, and on Friday the program’s preparations for the 2013-14 season began with the announcement of an incoming recruiting class of 65 new student-athletes.
Northeast Delta Dental to Serve as Official Sponsor of the Inaugural Franklin Pierce Pearly Pond 5k Run
July 03, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (July 3, 2013) – Franklin Pierce University track & field/cross country head coach Zach Emerson announced on Wednesday that Northeast Delta Dental has become the official sponsor of the Inaugural Pearly Pond 5k Run, slated for Sunday, Aug. 25, on the Rindge campus.
Volleyball and Women's Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field Teams Earn NE-10 Team Academic Excellence Awards
July 01, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (July 1, 2013) – The Northeast-10 Conference announced on Monday that the Franklin Pierce University volleyball and women’s indoor & outdoor track & field teams were named the Team Academic Excellence Award winners for their respective sport for the 2012-13 school year.
Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Earn Nine USTFCCCA All-Region Awards
May 24, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (May 24, 2013) -- The Franklin Pierce University men's and women's outdoor track & field teams capped a tremendous inaugural season recently as seven student-athletes garnered nine United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Outdoor All-Region awards. The men's group earned eight honors, while the women's team picked up an honoree.
Hyde Places 19th in Discus at NEICAA Outdoor Championship for Women’s Track & Field
May 11, 2013
EASTON, Mass. (May 11, 2013) – Freshman Nadine Hyde (Maple Valley, Wash.) finished 19th in the discus on Saturday for the Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field team on the third and final day of the NEICAAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship, hosted by Stonehill at W.B. Mason Stadium.
Olson Places 15th in Javelin at NEICAA Outdoor Championship for Women’s Track & Field
May 10, 2013
EASTON, Mass. (May 10, 2013) – Freshman Micaila Olson (Upton, Mass.) finished 15th in the javelin on Friday afternoon on the second day of the NEICAAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship, hosted by Stonehill at W.B. Mason Stadium. The meet is colloquially known as the New England Championship.
Hyde, 4x100m Relay Score for Women’s Track & Field on Second Day of Northeast-10 Outdoor Championship
May 04, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 4, 2013) – Freshman Nadine Hyde (Maple Valley, Wash.) and the 4x100-meter relay team picked up points on Saturday for the Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field team on the second day of the Northeast-10 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, hosted by American International at John G. Hoyt Track and Field Complex. In total over the two days, Franklin Pierce collected 11 points to finish 10th at the 11-team meet.
Hyde, Olson Net Points for Women’s Track & Field on First Day of Northeast-10 Outdoor Championship
May 03, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 3, 2013) – Freshman Nadine Hyde (Maple Valley, Wash.) finished fourth in the discus and freshman Micaila Olson (Upton, Mass.) took fifth in the javelin on Friday to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field team on the first day of the Northeast-10 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, hosted by American International at John G. Hoyt Track and Field Complex. Through the first day, the Ravens have amassed nine points and sit ninth in the 11-team meet, which will conclude on Saturday.
Field Events Carry Day for Women’s Track & Field at Stonehill Skyhawk Invitational
April 26, 2013
EASTON, Mass. (April 26, 2013) – Freshman Micaila Olson (Upton, Mass.) heaved the javelin 36.33 meters on Friday afternoon to finish first in the event for the Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field team at the Stonehill Skyhawk Invitational at W.B. Mason Stadium. The Ravens collected 20 points to finish ninth in the 10-team meet.
Women’s Track & Field 4x400m Relay Runs at Penn Relays
April 25, 2013
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 25, 2013) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field team sent its 4x400-meter relay team to the prestigious Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track meet in the country, on Thursday to make the program’s first appearance at the event.
Olson Javelin, Hyde Discus, Lambert 800m Lead Way for Women’s Track & Field at Eric Loeschner Meet
April 20, 2013
FITCHBURG, Mass. (April 20, 2013) – Freshmen Micaila Olson (Upton, Mass.), Nadine Hyde (Maple Valley, Wash.) and Alyssa Lambert (Manchester, N.H.) finished in the top 10 in the javelin, discus and 800 meters, respectively, on Saturday afternoon, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field team at the Eric Loeschner Meet, hosted by Fitchburg State University at Elliot Athletic Complex. The Ravens collected nine points to finish 10th in the 15-team meet.
Track & Field Announces Changes to Weekend Schedule
April 19, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 19, 2013) -- The Franklin Pierce University track & field program has announced a change to its weekend schedule. Both the men's and women's teams will now travel to Fitchburg State University on Saturday.
Hyde, Olson Lead Way for Women’s Track & Field at Brown Springtime Invitational
April 13, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 13, 2013) – Freshman Nadine Hyde (Maple Valley, Wash.) fired the discus 38.52 meters, just six centimeters off her season best, on Saturday to finish eighth at the Springtime Invitational, hosted by Brown University at Brown Stadium.
Micaila Olson Named Northeast-10 Field Rookie of the Week
April 08, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 8, 2013) -- Freshman Micaila Olson (Upton, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University women's track & field team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Track Rookie of the Week for the week ending on April 7, as announced Monday by the Conference office.
Olson Leads Way as Women’s Track & Field Posts Four Top-10 Finishes at Snowflake Classic
March 30, 2013
MEDFORD, Mass. (March 30, 2013) – Freshman Micaila Olson (Upton, Mass.) fired the javelin 35.38 meters on Saturday afternoon to finish sixth at the Snowflake Classic, hosted by Tufts University at Dussault Outdoor Track. Her performance was the best finish for Franklin Pierce on a day which featured four top-10 finishes and five top-20s en route to a 19th-place finish out of 23 teams at the meet.