{"id":1028,"date":"2019-08-13T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2024\/?p=1028"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:08:39","slug":"athletic-sidebars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring26\/athletic-sidebars\/","title":{"rendered":"Athletic Sidebars"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Track & Field Athlete Noel Black Breaks Long-Held Program Record<\/b><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The great Katie Scott held every Women's Track & Field distance record at Lake Superior State University with an iron grip for nearly two decades. Anything longer than a mile for indoor and outdoor competitions belonged to her during an epic three-year span from 2007 to 2009, and her records have held\u2014u<\/span>ntil April 17, 2026.\u00a0Noel Black <\/span><\/dfn>took her place as the new Outdoor Queen of the 5,000 meters. Running a final time of 17:38.75 at the Elaine Leigh Invitational at Oakland University, Black won the event by nearly 11 seconds and beat Scott's LSSU record by about 15 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n

Black secured her place near the front of the pack during the first three kilometers of the race. Then she made her move with about two kilometers left, leaving a large gulf between her and the rest of the field. She finished nearly 11 seconds faster than the second place finisher and 25 seconds faster than third place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Laker Hockey Building Momentum Through Strategic Investment<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Over the past year and a half, Lake Superior State University has made significant investments in the future of Laker Hockey. From enhanced student-athlete support services to operational improvements and recruiting resources, the program has undergone a profound transformation. LSSULakers.com sat down with Director of Athletics Tory Lindley to discuss the progress being made and the vision for the future of Laker Hockey.<\/span>
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\nLSSULakers.com:<\/strong>\u00a0How has the student-athlete experience been enhanced over the past year to year and a half?<\/span>
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\nLindley:<\/strong>\u00a0Frankly, I'm not sure what hasn't changed.<\/span>
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\nOne of the most important steps was achieving leadership alignment across the University around our growth goals, and those goals absolutely include the future of Laker Hockey. Once that alignment was established, we were able to move forward in a number of meaningful ways that directly impact our student-athletes.<\/span>
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\nWe introduced individualized game jersey numbers, which may seem simple but allows players to build their own identity within the program. We also entered a new partnership with CCM as our equipment and apparel provider, which ensures our players are outfitted with elite level gear.<\/span>
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\nAnother exciting addition has been our annual alternate game uniforms, which allowed us to celebrate the United States Coast Guard and the important relationship that exists here in Sault Ste. Marie.<\/span>
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\nBeyond those visible changes, we have significantly enhanced the daily experience for our players. We now provide daily performance nutrition and training table meals, ensuring that our student-athletes are fueling their bodies properly for both performance and recovery. We have also implemented player on-ice GPS tracking technology, which helps our staff manage player workload and optimize performance throughout the season.<\/span>
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\nAll of these initiatives are designed to support our players in every aspect of their development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the rest of the interview here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Track & Field Athletes Take Home Wins at CMU<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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LSSU senior Janelle Docter put on a mighty show at CMU's Chippewa Challenge on April 11, 2026 , bringing home a Hammer Throw win with 47.89 meters. The distance was also only a hair short of the existing 48.87 meter school record set at the 2010 GLIAC Outdoor Championships.<\/p>\n

Junior Ava Donmyer also walked away from the meet with a win, throwing 32.68 meters in the Javelin. Her throw beat second place by nearly a meter and half, and third place by almost seven meters. This is Donmyer's second Chippewa Challenge Javelin win, following her first 27.78 meter win back in 2024.<\/p>\n

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Whether it be a donation to a specific sport, or to the general Laker Club fund, you are supporting LSSU Student Athletes both in the classroom and out on the field of play.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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