Ligia Parada Garcia

Ligia Parada Garcia
Ligia Parada Garcia
  • Height:
    5-3
  • Hometown:
    Land O Lakes, Fla.
  • Position:
    Distance
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    George Steinbrenner
  • Events:
    Distance
News mentions
Senior Margie Rayne tosses the shot put at the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Elliot Schott
Moravian Ties for 22nd at AARTFC Outdoor Championships to Close Out Season

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad finished in a tie for 22nd of 51 schools recording points as the Greyhounds had 16 points after the second day of action in the two-day 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by Ursinus College Thursday.

Senior Tara Smurla races during the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Tenth after Opening Day of 2026 AARTFC Outdoor Championships

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team is tenth of 32 teams after the first day of action in the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships Wednesday at Ursinus College. 

Sophomore Emma Shafnisky races in the 100-meter hurdles  at the 2026 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships at Juniata College. Photo by JD Cavrich
Greyhounds Finish as Runner-Up in 2026 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team finished as the runner-up at the 2026 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by Juniata College after the second day of action Sunday. 

Freshman Morgan Tandy races in the 400-meter dash during the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Women Race in Penn Relays

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad ran in a pair of races at the Penn Relays as the squad earned one All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying time Friday.

Seniors Heather Adams, Tori Champagne, Ali Haefele, Shai Knight, Caroline Melillo, Makenna Mersch, Meghan Myers, Margie Rayne, Sarah Rice, Tara Smurla and Karalyn Vashey at the Coach Pollard Invitational. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Add Five Regional Qualifiers at Coach Pollard Invitational on Senior Day

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team collected five All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks, one school record and one event title in the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track on Senior Day Saturday.

Sophomore Kennedy Simons, senior Shai Knight, sophomore Emma Shafnisky and sophomore Katelyn Davis run in the 100-meter dash during the Muhlenberg College Invitational. Photo courtesy of Muhlenberg College Athletic Communications
Greyhounds Finish Third in Messiah Invitational

GRANTHAM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team finished third of 25 teams at the Messiah University Invitational Saturday with the squad winning two events and recording five All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks.

Sophomore Emma Shafnisky competes in the long jump during the 2025 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Women Win Six Events at Muhlenberg Invitational

ALLENTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team won six events and had a pair of All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks at the Muhlenberg College Invitational.

Women's All-region graphic
Eleven Hounds Garner 2026 Women’s USTFCCCA Indoor All-Metro Region Accolades

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team had 11 student-athletes named as 2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region honorees earning a total of 14 All-Metro Region honors.

Seniors Tara Smurla and Kayla O'Neil run in the 5,000-meter run during the Hounds Indoor Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Tied for 18th after Opening Day of AARTFC Indoor Championships

NEW YORK, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad is tied for 18th of 30 teams with five points after the first day of the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Indoor Championships at the New York City Armory Friday.

headshots of Landmark All-Conference honorees
11 Greyhounds Garner Landmark Women’s Indoor Track & Field All-Conference Honors

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team had a total of 11 student-athletes honored by the Landmark Conference for their performances at the 2026 Landmark Indoor Championships last weekend at Susquehanna University.

Sophomores Emma Shafnisky and Kennedy Simons run in the 60-meter hurdles in the Moravian Blue & Grey Invitational at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse.
Greyhounds Finish as Runner-Up at 2026 Landmark Conference Indoor Championship

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team finished as the runner-up at the 2026 Landmark Conference Indoor Championships hosted by Susquehanna University Saturday.

Junior Rachele Grigoli runs in the 60-meter dash during the Lehigh University Fast Times Before Finals this season.
Moravian Participates in Widener Indoor Classic with Four Regional Qualifiers

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team participated in the Widener University Indoor Classic Friday and Saturday at The University of Pennsylvania Jane & David Ott Center. 

Senior Tara Smurla races in the 3,000-meter run during the Hounds Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Smurla Breaks School & Landmark Record in 3K at Hounds Classic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad had two event wins, seven regional qualifying marks and one school and conference record in the Hounds Classic at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse Saturday.

Senior Margie Rayne competes in the 20-pound weight throw in the Moravian Blue & Grey Invitational at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Diego Portales '28
Moravian Wins Four Events in Blue & Grey Invitational

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team hosted the Blue & Grey Invitational at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse Saturday with four event titles.

Senior Meghan Myers races in the 3,000-meter run during the 2025 Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Capture One Event Title in Ursinus Bow Tie Invitational

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team distance runners raced in the Ursinus College Bow Tie Invitational Saturday.