Comets Compete Across Region with Strong Performances in Golf and Track & Field

COTTEY, Mo. — Cottey College athletics saw an impressive week of competition as the Comets golf and track & field teams delivered standout performances highlighted by personal bests, school records, and conference-leading marks.

Golf Continues Steady Improvement

The Cottey golf team competed in a multi-round tournament last week, continuing to show growth and consistency throughout the lineup. The Comets posted improved scores across rounds, with several athletes recording personal best performances and key milestones during competition.

Multiple players turned in career-low rounds while gaining valuable experience in tournament play. The team also demonstrated increased consistency from round to round, a key area of focus as the Comets progress through the spring season.

Cottey will look to build on this momentum in upcoming competitions as they continue to refine both individual and team scoring strategies.

Track & Field Posts Conference-Leading Marks

The Cottey track & field team competed at both the Friends University Spring Invitational and the David Suenram Gorilla Classic, turning in a series of high-level performances that now rank among the best in the American Midwest Conference.

Friday – Friends University Spring Invitational

Friday's competition was highlighted by a pair of conference-leading performances on the track.

Kate Soukup delivered a standout race in the 1500 meters, breaking the five-minute barrier with a time of 4:59, which now leads the American Midwest Conference. Avery Morris followed with an equally impressive performance in the 5,000 meters, running 19:50 to also claim the top spot in the conference.

Madalenn Fee made her debut in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, immediately moving to the top of the AMC performance list. With a strong foundation established, she is set to take another shot at a national qualifying mark in the coming weeks.

Saturday – David Suenram Gorilla Classic

The momentum carried into Saturday's competition at Pittsburg State, where the Comets continued to raise the bar.

Madalenn Fee returned to the track to post a 2:21 performance in the 800 meters, adding another conference-leading mark to her weekend.

In the field events, Heather Hayduk delivered a historic performance in the javelin, recording a personal best throw that also set a new Cottey College school record.

Looking Ahead

Cottey will look to continue its upward trajectory in the coming weeks as athletes push toward conference championships at the end of April.

• Esports – vs. Capitol Tech, Monday, April 6 at 7:30 PM then vs. Wittenberg, Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM.
• Softball – on the road vs. Stephens, Monday, April 6 at 2:00 and 4:00PM and vs. Lincoln, Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Then at HOME vs. Columbia, Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 and 4:00 PM.
• Flag Football – HOME vs. William Woods, Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM.
• Track & Field – competing at UCM's Mule Relays, Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10.