Records sometimes seem to last forever, enduring so long they reach a near-mythical status; rarified air never to be breathed again. In Kajsa Johansson’s mind, however, 37 years was long enough. Johansson flirted with the school record in the 60 meter dash — set at 7.70 seconds by Carol Pettit in 1982 — all year,...
Former roommates and Hillsdale graduates in 2015, assistant coaches Maurice “Mo” Jones and Justin Fawley have returned this year as members of the men’s and women’s track and field coaching staff. Junior Kathryn Bassette, who has worked with both coaches, said she loves the dynamic they bring to the team and their close relationship. “What...
The Hillsdale College Chargers came into the 2019 indoor season as a young, inexperienced team with a lot to prove. After continued improvement and a strong performance at the G-MAC Indoor Championships last weekend, however, the Chargers will bring experience and momentum into the upcoming outdoor season. Hillsdale rode some strong individual performances to a...
As junior Joey Humes rounded the final corner with the closest competitor half a lap behind, all that stood between him and a victory in the 3000 meter run was 50 meters of wide open track. Emphatically crossing the finish line, Humes put an exclamation point on a young, developing team’s statement performance. The Hillsdale...
As the Hillsdale College Chargers entered a buzzing Kelly Family Sports Center at last Friday’s GVSU Open, they faced a tough test from some of the nation’s best teams. Throughout the meet, however, the Chargers showed they were up to the challenge. Hillsdale placed fourth out of 18 teams, finishing only behind host Grand Valley...