Freshman Belle Barnett fell just short of surpassing her NCCAA best mark in the high jump for Sterling College this past week at the Friends University Spring Invitational. The native of Sterling, Kansas cleared 1.67 meters, .03 meters short of her 2026 NCCAA best mark. She took second place individually in the event out of 14 competitors, only falling to NCAA Division I Wichita State University competitor Mattelyn Swartz.
Nominees: Belle Barnett, Sterling College