The Comets delivered a statement performance on May 9th at Pittsburg State University, stacking up three new school records, multiple top‑10 finishes, and a first‑place victory in the 5,000 meters.
Fee Shatters Her Own 1500m Record
Senior Madalenn Fee continued her historic season by breaking her own Cottey school record in the 1500 meters, clocking an outstanding 4:39.92. The time marks another major milestone in a spring where Fee has rewritten the Cottey record book across multiple events.
Soukup Wins the 5K With a New School Record
Senior Kate Soukup closed out her outdoor season in spectacular fashion, winning the 5,000 meters in 18:35 — a new Cottey outdoor school record. Her dominant performance led a strong Comet pack, with teammates Avery Morris finishing 8th and Kyndal Soukup taking 9th, giving Cottey three runners in the top ten.
Hayduk Breaks the Javelin Record
Junior thrower Heather Hayduk saved her best for last, launching the biggest throw of her career to set a new Cottey school record in the javelin. Her progression throughout the season culminated in a breakthrough performance that now stands atop the program's all‑time list.
Hayduk Adds a Top‑10 Finish in the 200m
Senior sprinter Hannah Hayduk added speed to the day's success, placing 9th in the 200m dash against a deep field of regional sprinters. Her consistency across sprint events continues to anchor Cottey's short‑distance group.