GENEVA, Ohio – The Mercyhurst track and field team continued their season with a pitstop at the SPIRE College Indoor Games. Competing in multiple events, the Lakers looked to thrive in competition before heading off for the NEC Championship.
 
In the one mile run, junior Kaila Szczygielski placed 14^th overall, with a time of 5:41.14.
 
In the 5,000 meters, sophomore Caitlin Dugan placed 20^th overall, with a time of 22:14.22.
 
In the 60 meters hurdles preliminary round, freshman Kennedy Butcher placed 30^th overall, with a time of 11.62.
 
In the 400 meters dash, junior Kathleen Tarlo placed 36^th overall, with a time of 1:10.19.
 
In the 800 meters run, Szczygielski and Tarlo competed again for the Lakers. Szczygielski placed 28^th overall, with a time of 2:36.91. Tarlo placed 39^th overall, with a time of 2:45.65.
 
In the 200 meters dash, Butcher placed 48^th overall, with a time of 30.42.
 
The Lakers continue their indoor season tomorrow when they travel to Staten Island, N.Y. for the two-day NEC Championship, beginning at 9 a.m.