At the end of the NESCAC track and field season, the Jumbos have proven why they are one of the premier programs in the region. Following the conference championships at the Ellis Oval and Dussault Track this past Saturday, the NESCAC Track & Field All-Conference Teams were announced, and Tufts collected two prestigious awards.
Receiving the women's Rookie Most Outstanding Performer honor was freshman Kelly Allen, who claimed first at the meet with school-record marks in both the discus (143'5") and javelin (120'6"). She also collected second in the shot put (40'7.5") and fifth in the hammer (136'4"). All four distances were personal-bests for Allen, who is now preparing for the New England Div. III Championships, to be held at Tufts this weekend.
On the men's side, coach Ethan Barron was named Coach of the Year after guiding his squad to second at the conference meet, just 12 points behind champion Williams. It is the fourth time in the past five years that Barron has brought home the top conference coaching honor after winning three straight from 2006-2008.
