Karalyn Vashey

Karalyn Vashey
Karalyn Vashey
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Jackson, N.J.
  • Position:
    Throws
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Jackson Liberty
  • Events:
    Throws
Bio

2023-24: Vashey competed in the weight throw, shot put, discus throw, and hammer throw events for the Hounds.

2022-23: Competed in the shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, and weight throw events in the track and field seasons. 

News mentions
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Nine Greyhounds Garner 2026 USTFCCCA Women’s Outdoor All-Metro Region Accolades

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University women’s track & field team has had nine student-athletes selected for 13 spots on the 2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region.

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. 

Senior Tara Smurla races during the 2026 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Smurla Captures 10K Title as Moravian First after Opening Day at 2026 Landmark Championships

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad posted one event title and registered three All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks on the first day of the 2026 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Saturday being hosted by Juniata College.

Sophomore Erika Dietz competes in the long jump during the 2026 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Add Two More Regional Marks at Lehigh Covert Classic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team had a pair of All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks at the Lehigh University John and Carol Covert Classic Friday and Saturday at the Goodman campus. 

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 Jessica Heydt competes in the hammer throw at the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Elliot Schott.
Moravian Earns Three Regional Marks on First Day of Coach Pollard Invitational

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad earned three All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks on the first day of the College Pollard Invitational at the Timothy Breidegam Track Friday.

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Shafnisky Honored as Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Sophomore Emma Shafnisky of the Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team has been honored as the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

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.

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Vashey Honored as Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior thrower Karalyn Vashey Hof the Moravian University’s women's indoor track & field squad has been selected as the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

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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.

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Vashey Places 15th at NCAA DIII Indoor National Championships for Second Team All-America Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Moravian University women's indoor track & field team had senior Karalyn Vashey finish 15th in the 20-pound weight throw at the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships Friday.

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Vashey Qualifies for 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University women’s track & field team has had senior Karalyn Vashey selected as part of the field for the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field National Championships that will be hosted at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, Alabama on March 13-14.

Sophomore Kennedy Simons competes in the triple jump at the Hounds Indoor Classic in Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse this winter. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Finish Tied For 23rd in AARTFC Indoor Championships

NEW YORK, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team finished in a tie for 23rd of 53 teams with ten points at the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Indoor Championships at the New York City Armory Saturday.

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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.

Freshman Lexi Liddell races in the 5,000-meter run during the Hounds Indoor Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Takes Second at Golden Bear Invitational with Four Individual Titles

KUTZTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad won four events and finished second at the Kutztown University Golden Bear Invitational Friday.

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Vashey Named Landmark Conference Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior Karalyn Vashey has been named as the Landmark Conference Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week honors for her performance last week.

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. 

Sophomore Kennedy Simons competes in the triple jump during the Hounds Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Wins Pair of Events in F&M Blue & White Invitational

LANCASTER, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team won a pair of events in the Franklin & Marshall College Blue & White Invitational Saturday.

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Rayne Named as Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior Margie Rayne from the Moravian University’s women’s indoor track & field team has been named the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

Senior Margie Rayne competes in the shot put during the Hounds Indoor Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Wins Two Events at Alvernia PLEX Shootout

READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team won a pair of events in the Alvernia University PLEX Shootout Saturday.

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Smurla Honored as Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior Tara Smurla of the Moravian University’s women’s indoor track & field team has been honored the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

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.

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Vashey Named Landmark Conference Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior Karalyn Vashey has been named the Landmark Conference Women’s Field Track Athlete of the Week honors for her performance last week.

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 Karalyn Vashey gets set to release the weight throw for her school record toss in the Lehigh University Fast Times Before Finals at Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Christine Fox
Vashey Sets School Record in Weight Throw as Moravian Opens Season at Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team began the 2025-26 season Friday evening with the first events of the Lehigh University Fast Times Before Finals at Rauch Fieldhouse.