![\"Isabel](\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0116-Isabel-Maria-696x522.jpg\" "\\"Isabel")
\nIn the High School Division\u00a0Friday:<\/strong>
\n– Sprint sensation Iantha Wright <\/a>of Queen\u2019s Collegiate won the 55M, setting her own personal record in a fast 7.02.
\n– Hurdles champion Sophia Meyers <\/a>of Queens High School of Teaching, finished undefeated with a win in 8.08, her fastest time of the series.
\n– In the 200M, Maya Cheatham<\/a> of Queen\u2019s Young Women\u2019s Leadership School, won in 25.41. Chatham climbed all the way from 8th place at the first prelim to win with her personal best and the fastest time by anyone in the series so far.
\n– In the 400M, Jasmine Douglas Grant<\/a> of Stroudsburg, PA crossed the tape in 58.37, with Brooklyn\u2019s Daniella Griffith <\/a>of Medgar Evers College Prep, a close second in 58.75.
\n– New Jersey Junior Olympic Champion Athing Mu <\/a>of Trenton High School scored another double win, with victories in the 800M (2:16.48) and the1500M (4:50.01).
\n– New York\u2019s Mariam Cisse<\/a> of Promise Academy II, won the shot put with her season\u2019s best toss (11.79M).
\n– Brooklyn\u2019s My\u2019Khiyah Williams<\/a> of Benjamin Banneker cleared the high jump bar at 5\u20194\u201d for the win.<\/p>\n
In the Mid School Division Saturday:<\/strong> Meet Director Cheryl Toussaint thanked all parents and coaches for their dedication, and encouragement throughout the preliminary meets. \u201cWe\u2019re so thankful to share in the privilege\u00a0of helping your children\u00a0discover and develop their abilities. To all those who are not semi-finalists, please know that each of you share in the success of our entire series, and we hope you\u2019ve had a positive experience and will continue to pursue your academic and athletic goals,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n While the Colgate Women\u2019s Games have produced hundreds of national champions and boast 26 Olympians as alumnae, Toussaint says the Colgate Women\u2019s Games were founded to reach and impact the many thousands who don\u2019t draw the spotlight at the finish line.<\/p>\n On Saturday, event officials paused to recognize one such special student that represents the thousands who are encouraged by a teacher, coach or parent to participate simply to learn to challenge themselves an atmosphere of friendly competition.<\/p>\n Eleven year-old Isabel Slippen<\/a> of Pierre Van Cortlandt MS, Croton-on-the-Hudson, NY, first joined as an Elementary A competitor, and despite never earning points to move ahead to the semi-finals continued to return each week every year through mid school, where she still competes in the 800M and 1500M races. Officials noticed long ago how after her race, Isabel found her way to other competitors in her heats to offer congratulations with a handshake, high five or friendly hug and words of encouragement.<\/p>\n While many were brought to tears by the impromptu honor, Slippen herself seemed stunned. Toussaint said, \u201dIsabel\u2019s kind spirit comes so naturally, and her friendly ritual is so genuine; her selfless encouragement and happiness for others\u2019 success is truly what we strive for at the Colgate Women\u2019s Games.\u201d<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s emotional highlight was even more special with a surprise visit by founder Fred Thompson, who was pleased to watch his 44-year legacy still breeding this kind of success. Semi-finalist will compete on Saturday, January 27, 2018 to determine finalists who will compete at the\u00a0New Balance Track and Field Center\u00a0at the Armory, NYC<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, February 10, 2018,<\/a> where trophies and educational grants-in-aid from\u00a0Colgate-Palmolive Company<\/a>\u00a0are awarded to top place finishers in each grade division.<\/p>\n
\n– In the 55M and 200M, four-time record holder Avery Lewis<\/a> of Wesstown School, PA finished another perfect season with another double win in (7.13) and (25.58).
\n– Hurdles champion Peyton Rollins<\/a> of Andrews MS in Medford, MA finished undefeated with another personal best (8.25).
\n– In the 400M, Simone Kelly of Wissahickon MS in Ambler, PA remained undefeated with her win in 59.48, also a personal record. Eyota Bey<\/a> of Cedarbrook MS in Wyncote, PA finished a close second in 59.68.
\n– In the 800M, New Jersey\u2019s Maameyaa Nyinah<\/a> of Woodbridge MS scored an upset victory over last season\u2019s reigning champion Alina LaForest <\/a>with a victory in 2:19.18. LaForest of Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester, PA finished a very close second in 2:19.41.
\n– Brooklyn\u2019s Rainn Sheppard <\/a>of MS 313 heads to the semi-finals undefeated after her first place in 4:46.95.
\n– Rowan Houston<\/a> of Rye Country Day School cleared the High Jump at 5\u20192\u201d
\n– New Jersey\u2019s Melissa Aymil<\/a> of Mendham, MS, remained undefeated in the shot put with a personal best toss of 11.34M.<\/p>\n![\"Iantha](\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0108-wright-white-696x522.jpg\" "\\"Iantha")
\n\u201cCountless participants who aren\u2019t making sports headlines are enjoying individual achievements that build self-esteem that will continue to have a positive impact throughout their lives,\u201d Toussaint said.<\/p>\n
\nResults for all other divisions are available at colgategames.com<\/a>, where a complete list of semi-finalists will appear on the home page on January 19, 2018.<\/p>\n