Antwerp Native Pollock Wins NCAA Division II Weight Throw Title

Leslie Pollock, a junior at Ashland University, captured the national championship in the women's weight throw event.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Leslie Pollock, a junior at Ashland University and graduate of Antwerp High School, won the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championship in the women's weight throw event at the 2026 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships held in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Why it matters

Pollock's victory represents a proud moment for her hometown of Antwerp and showcases the talent and dedication of student-athletes competing at the Division II level of collegiate sports.

The details

Pollock secured the national title with her performance in the women's weight throw event, a discipline that requires athletes to heave a 20-pound metal ball as far as possible.

  • The 2026 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships took place on March 14-16, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The players

Leslie Pollock

A junior at Ashland University and graduate of Antwerp High School who won the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championship in the women's weight throw event.

Ashland University

The university that Leslie Pollock attends and represents as a student-athlete.

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The takeaway

Pollock's national championship victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of small-town athletes who can compete and succeed at the highest levels of collegiate sports.