2025-26 Moravian University Women's Track & Field News

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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.

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.

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Ten Hounds Honored on 2026 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 94 student-athletes including ten from Moravian University to the 2026 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.

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. 

Senior Ali Haefele competes in the long jump during the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Hits One Regional Mark in Widener Final Qualifier

CHESTER, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad had one All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying mark at the Widener University Final Qualifier Monday. 

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14 Hounds Garner Landmark Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference Accolades

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad had 14 student-athletes honored by the Landmark Conference for their performances at the 2026 Landmark Outdoor Championships last weekend hosted by Juniata 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. 

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. 

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.

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Moravian Announces 2026 Award Winners at Fourth Annual All-Athlete Awards Show

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2025-26 student-athletes with its Fourth Annual All-Athlete Awards Show in the Haupert Union Building Monday evening sponsored by the Greyhounds’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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 Named Landmark Conference Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University sophomore Emma Shafnisky has been named as the Landmark Conference Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

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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.