Moore Headlines Conference Meet as HCAC Newcomer of the Year

Anderson University women’s track and field freshman Delaney Moore garnered the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Newcomer of the Year during Saturday’s HCAC Indoor Championships in Defiance, Ohio.

February 20, 2022

Anderson University women's track and field freshman Delaney Moore garnered the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Newcomer of the Year during Saturday's HCAC Indoor Championships in Defiance, Ohio.

Moore scored 30 points as an individual and contributed five more points on relays. She is the first Anderson women's track and field athlete to win a major track and field award since 2014.

Anderson captured fourth place in the conference meet with a team score of 72, recording the program's highest placing since 2016. Moore locked up first place in the high jump, clearing a height of 1.50 meters (4 feet, 11 inches). Noelle Loller secured first in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 11 minutes, 10.54 seconds.

COACH NIC HUFFMAN'S COMMENTS

I'm so pleased with the coaching and preparation leading to the meet. The athletes were ready and they executed their events. They competed as hard as they could and that's all we can ask for. A lot of season bests happened at the right time. The day started rough, but we turned it around. Our main goal was to beat our rankings, which we did. I think the day boosted our confidence and taught us a lot leading into outdoor season. I can't wait to see what this team accomplishes. I'm proud of all they've done. It was a tiring, but a fun day.

STUDENT-ATHLETE COMMENTS

Delaney Moore – I think compared to other teams, we have a small and young team. Conference really showed us how much potential we have and how well we can do despite these things. I'm proud of everyone and I'm excited to see how much the team grows and improves from here.
Noelle Loller – [Saturday] went really well across the board. Our whole team showed up and gave it their all. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to train and compete with such amazing men and women every day! I'm super excited to see where the outdoor season takes us.

HCAC STANDINGS

Manchester – 176.5
Rose-Hulman – 135
Hanover – 121
Anderson – 72
Franklin – 46
Defiance – 42
Earlham – 32
Bluffton – 16
Mount St. Joseph – 9
Transylvania – 2.5

ALL-HCAC PERFORMANCES

Delaney Moore – High Jump – 1.50 meters (4 feet, 11 inches) – 1st Place – First-Team All-HCAC
Noelle Loller – 3,000 – 11:10.54 – 1st Place – First-Team All-HCAC
Lydia Dyer – 1-Mile Run – 5:44.31 – 2nd Place – Second-Team All-HCAC
Delaney Moore – 200 – 27.19 seconds – 2nd Place – Second-Team All-HCAC
Delaney Moore – Long Jump – 4.91 meters (16 feet, 1.5 inches) – 3rd Place – All-HCAC Honorable Mention
Delaney Moore – 60-Meter Dash – 8.04 seconds – 3rd Place – All-HCAC Honorable Mention
The Anderson 4,000 Distance Medley Relay team – Callie Guthrie, Jaycie Sones, Becca Gregg, Lydia Dyer – 14:04.88 – 3rd Place – All-HCAC Honorable Mention

NOTABLE RELAY PERFORMANCES

The Anderson 4,000 Distance Medley Relay Team – Callie Guthrie, Jaycie Sones, Becca Gregg, Lydia Dyer – 14:04.88 – 3rd Place – All-HCAC Honorable Mention
The Anderson 4x200 Relay Team – Kayla Saunders, Jaycie Sones, Delaney Moore, Baileigh Stewart – 1:57.11 – 5th Place
The Anderson 4x400 Relay Team – Delaney Moore, Becca Gregg, Baileigh Stewart, Jaycie Sones – 4:37.26 – 8th Place

NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES

Delaney Moore

High Jump – 1.50 meters (4 feet, 11 inches) – 1st Place – First-Team All-HCAC
200 – 27.19 seconds – 2nd Place – Second-Team All-HCAC – Personal Record
Long Jump – 4.91 meters (16 feet, 1.5 inches) – 3rd Place – All-HCAC Honorable Mention
60-Meter Dash Finals – 8.04 seconds – 3rd Place – All-HCAC Honorable Mention – Personal Record
60-Meter Dash Prelims – 8.11 seconds – 5th Place – Improved Previous Personal Record

Noelle Loller