Morningside places 10 performances on all-conference list

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Great Plains Athletic Conference revealed its all-conference athletes following the 2023 GPAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. All-conference honors are awarded to the top-eight individual athletes and top-three relays in each event.

Rylee Olson was the top individual finisher for Morningside, taking second in the javelin with a throw of 38.48 meters. 

The Mustangs' 4x800-meter relay team took second place in the event, with the team of Courtney Sporrer, Taylor Sporrer, Michelle Sanchez, and Emily Chicoine running a 9:27.34 to claim the lone all-conference honor for a Morningside relay. 

Courtney Sporrer placed third in the 1,500-meter run, turning in a time of 4:45.87. She also finished eighth in the 800-meter run in 2:24.21.

Taylor Sporrer came seventh in the 5,000-meter run, crossing the line in 19:25.57. She placed eighth in the 1,500, finishing in 4:52.79. 

Hope Morken and Maddie Morony both survived the prelims in the 100-meter hurdles, with Morken placing fifth in the finals in 15.07 seconds and Morony finishing eighth in 15.71 seconds.

Sarah Bosch took sixth place in the 400-meter hurdles, navigating the lap in 1:06.57. 

Sanchez added to her resume for the weekend with an all-conference finish in the 800-meter run, placing seventh in 2:22.52.