Saint Joseph's Women's Track Shines at SNHU Invitational

Monks set two school records, earn DIII New England qualifier in javelin

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:18am

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The Saint Joseph's College women's track & field team had a strong all-around performance at the SNHU Spring Invitational, highlighted by two school records and a DIII New England qualifying mark in the javelin.

Why it matters

The record-setting performances and high finishes across multiple events demonstrate the depth and talent of the Saint Joseph's women's track program, which continues to make its mark in the region.

The details

Junior Ava Smart broke the school record in the 200m with a time of 26.81, while junior Jemima Kabangu reset the shot put record with a throw of 10.27m. Sophomore Ellie Leech added a DIII New England qualifying mark of 34.85m in the javelin. The Monks also had strong showings in the sprints, distance events, jumps, and throws.

  • The SNHU Spring Invitational was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Ava Smart

A junior on the Saint Joseph's women's track team who broke the school record in the 200m.

Jemima Kabangu

A junior on the Saint Joseph's women's track team who set a new school record in the shot put.

Ellie Leech

A sophomore on the Saint Joseph's women's track team who earned a DIII New England qualifying mark in the javelin.

Saint Joseph's College

A private Catholic college located in Standish, Maine that fields a women's track and field team.

SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University, the host of the SNHU Spring Invitational track and field meet.

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The takeaway

Saint Joseph's women's track continues to demonstrate its strength and depth, setting new school records and earning a DIII New England qualifying mark at the SNHU Invitational. The Monks' performance highlights the program's ability to compete at a high level and build on its recent successes.