Each week for the remainder of the spring we will honor the seniors from two NE10 women's track & field programs as our teams of the week for each player's dedication to their program and teammates.
American International
Head Coach Leo Mayo on his senior class – "Our women's senior athletes were a vital part of improving the program to a championship level. They have been role models for the younger Yellow Jackets and have served the program well as ambassadors for American International College. They have succeeded at the goal of becoming confident, independent-thinking women upon graduation. In their years at AIC they have learned many lessons that they will be able to incorporate for many years after they graduate. They enjoyed the ups and downs of being a collegiate athlete and created amazing friendships and memories that they will never forget. Collectively, this group provided outstanding leadership to the team from day one. They are a group that we will remember for a long, long time. Thank you for everything you did for this program and good luck in all your future endeavors."
Seniors
- Wahjerjay Blango - Sprints - Burlington, N.J.
- Haja Donzo - Sprints - West Haven, Conn.
- Kaitlyn Grimshaw - Waterbury, Conn.
- Kaneisha Jeantillorme - Sprints/Throws - Cambridge, Mass.
- Dahsia Middlebrooks - Sprints/Jumps - New Haven, Conn.
- Jessica Rodriguez - Jumps/Sprints - Farmingdale, N.Y.
- Shanell Russo - Sprints - Palm Bay, Fla.
Season Recap
AIC placed third at the 2020 NE10 Indoor Championship with 97 points, just a single point behind second place Assumption (98). Senior Dahsia Middlebrooks won the triple jump while placing second in the long jump to lead the team. Wahjerjay Blanngo had a pair of top four finishes to gain points while Haja Donzo was third in the 60 meters. This group finished their careers with two third place finishes in the NE10 Indoor Championships and a fourth at the 2018 Outdoor Championship.
Assumption
Head Coach Joe Sliwoski on his senior class – "In their time with the Assumption Greyhounds, each of these seniors have left their mark on our program's history. Since arriving on campus this group has shown that they have what it takes to be leaders on and off that track. They were instrumental in the progress and improvement of this team. The culture they have helped develop will be with us for years to come. We are extremely proud of them and know that they will continue to do great things."
Seniors
- Emily Casella – Throws – Athol, Mass.
- Olivia DeMonico – Multi's – North Reading, Mass.
- Madeline Iassogna – Sprints – Marietta, Ga.
- Kialeigh Marston – Mid-Distance – Standish, Maine
- Nicole McMorrow – Sprints/Jumps – Milford, N.H.
- Emily Norman – Distance – Chelmsford, Mass.
- Mary Kate O'Shaughnessy – Mid-Distance – Middleboro, Mass.
- Alicia Polak – Mid-Distance – Lowell, Mass.
- Therese Rembetsy-Brown – Multi's – Westminster, Mass.
- Madison Soullier – Hurdles – Cumberland, R.I.
Season Recap
Assumption claimed its second straight runner-up finish at the NE10 Indoor Championships in 2020. The Hounds edged AIC by a single point while SNHU was fourth with 96 points. Seniors, Emily Casella, Nicole McMorrow, Madison Soullier, Alicia Polak, Kialeigh Marston and Therese Rembetsy-Brown all contributed top-four finishes to help the team. This past fall, Marston, won the individual NE10 Cross Country Championship and overall group helped the team to three NE10 Runner-Up finishes in the NE10 Track Championships, with two indoor and one outdoor.
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 14 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 student-athletes compete in conference championships, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
