NEW ORLEANS, La. -- App State women's field athlete
Maya Hanks has been named Sun Belt Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week, the conference announced Thursday.
It marks the first Field Athlete of the Week honor for Hanks.
At the USC Open on Saturday, Hanks posted a PR in the triple jump, covering 41-7.00 (12.67m) on her third jump of the day to finish second. Her mark was the best triple jump distance in the Sun Belt this season.
In addition, her mark also ranks 26th in the NCAA East Region. The top 32 individuals advancing the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Jacksonville, Fla. from May 27 to May 29.
Hanks has competed in the triple jump in four meets this season and finished in the top three each time, including a first place finish at the Weems Baskin Relays on March 27.
Hanks and the rest of the Mountaineers will compete at the Charlotte Invitational on Friday and Saturday in the final meet before the Sun Belt Championships in Mobile, Ala. from May 13 to May 15.
