The Association of Division III Independents

ASSOCIATION OF DIVISION III INDEPENDENTS

WEEKLY PLAYER AWARDS
Week of March 6, 2006

Jackson named Association of Division III Independents women’s track and field Athlete of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lincoln University ( Pa.) sophomore sprinter Shanda Jackson ( East Orange , N.J. ) has been named the Association of Division III Independents women’s track and field Athlete of the Week. Jackson repeated as the 55-meter dash national champion at this weekend’s NCAA Div. III Indoor Track and Field Championships at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Jackson won the 55-meter dash in a time of 7.09 seconds. She also set a school record of 7.05 seconds in the trials earlier in the meet. Jackson’s effort helped Lincoln finish eighth overall as a team. Jackson is coached by Cyrus Jones.

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The Association of Division III Independents Player of the Week awards program begins on September 12, 2005 and is based on nominations from the organization's member schools.

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