BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Women's Track & Field team tallied 69 total points to claim fifth place at the Commonwealth Coast Championship hosted by Gordon College, on Saturday.
 
The hosts took the top spot with a team score of 126.5. They were followed by Endicott College (116.5) and Suffolk University (113).
 
While on the track, the Hawks had a handful of top five finishes as Kimberly Lajoie (Pawtucket, R.I.), and Meghan Purcell (Colchester, Conn.) would claim fifth in the 200 Meter Dash, and the 400 Meter Hurdles respectively. Meanwhile, in the 3000 Meter Steeplechase, Caitlin Boufford (Londonderry, N.H.) and Laini Pizzitola (Southington, Conn.) would claim second and fourth places respectively.
 
For the Hawks jumpers and throwers, there were seven top-five finishes split amongst four student athletes. Tasha Strock (Castleton, N.Y.) would claim the victory in the Triple Jump, and third in the Long Jump, while Shirah Strock (Castleton, N.Y.) would snag second place in the Pole Vault. Brooke Dutton (Coventry, Conn.) would dominate the throwing events, as she would take second in the Discus Throw, third in the Hammer Throw, and fifth in the Javelin Throw. Sami Brody (Clinton, Mass.) would best her teammate by 1.7 meters to claim third in the Javelin Throw. 
 
Hawk Highlights
200 Meter Dash
5^th: Kimberly Lajoie – 27.77
 
400 Meter Hurdles
5^th: Meghan Purcell – 1:13.16
 
3000 Meter Steeplechase
2^nd: Caitlin Boufford - 12:32.49
4^th: Laini Pizzitola – 13:30.19
 
Pole Vault
2^nd: Shirah Strock – 3.05m
 
Long Jump
3^rd: Natasha Strock – 4.83m
 
Triple Jump
1^st: Natasha Strock – 10.38m
 
Discus Throw
2^nd: Brooke Dutton – 33.56m
 
Hammer Throw
3^rd: Brooke Dutton – 35.12m
 
Javelin Throw
3^rd: Samantha Brody – 30.28m
5^th: Brooke Dutton – 28.58m
 
What's Next
Roger Williams at the New England Championships (Hosted By Williams) on Thursday, May 5