Barbacci Sets Program's Third-Best Pole Vault in Day Two of Jim Taylor Invite

SELINSGROVE, Pa.- The Juniata women's track and field team wrapped up the Jim Taylor Invitational at Susquehanna in day two of the meet this Saturday. The highlight of the day for Juniata came from Olivia Barbacci, who delivered the third-best pole vault in program history.  

Olivia Barbacci finished in ninth place in the pole vault, clearing 2.75 meters to finish in ninth place. It puts her third in program history in the event. Ashley Alfree was 14th with a mark of 2.35 meters. 

Juniata competed in two other field events, including the high jump and javelin throw.  

Emma Coolidge logged her first javelin throw mark for Juniata, hitting a mark of 31.07 meters to finish in 11th of 45 competing. 

Alfree also competed in the high jump, finishing in 12th with a mark of 1.37 meters. 

The Eagles competed in two track events, the 200-meter race and the 400-meter race.  

Alfree finished in 35th with a time of 30.67 in her first outdoor 200-meter dash, while Zoe Biles' first time of 32.62 put her in 41st place. 

Barbacci led the way in the 400-meter race for Juniata, finishing in 17th place with a time of 1:04.31. Biles followed in 36th with a time of 1:10.94.  

The Juniata women's track and field team returns to competition at the Millersville Metrics next Friday, March 31st, and Saturday, April 1st.