Cardinals Wrap Up Day Two of Crossroads of America Indoor Track Invitational

Photo by: Brayden Minix/Ball State Athletics

Cardinals Wrap Up Day Two of Crossroads of America Indoor Track Invitational

January 24, 2026 | Track & Field

MUNCIE, Ind. --Ball State concluded competition in the Crossroads of America Invitational on Saturday, with junior Mikayla Mimnaugh leading seven Cardinals performers through three events.

Mimnaugh completed the 800 meter course in a time of 2:32.32, to capture seventh place out of 17 entries. Sydney Miller finished 12th in the shot put to lead three Ball State performers, and Sarah Mahnensmith paced a pair of Cardinals in the mile run.

"I'm proud of our young ladies and the way they continue to move this program forward," said head coach Adrian Wheatley while watching some of his youngsters perform against power conference schools from Indiana, Purdue, Louisville and Kentucky; and while several veterans trained specifically for upcoming meets. "They're competing hard, trusting the process and staying focused on what's next. We're excited for the opportunity to compete next week." Next week, the Cardinals will split their lineup for competitions at Notre Dame and Louisville.

The Cardinals opened competition Friday with sophomore Lexi Hale garnering top honors in the collegiate division of the high jump, matching her career-best jump (1.65m) for the fourth time this season, and winning first place for the second time this season. Also on Friday, senior sprinter Alana Springer won her heat in the 60m dash.

Ball State results from the Crossroads of America Invitational:

FRIDAY'S EVENTS
Weight Throw - Collegiate Division
11th, Malena Higgins, Sr. - 16.10m PR
22nd, Sydney Miller, Jr. - 13.25m
24th, Brooklyn Taylor, Jr. - 13.08m

High Jump - Invite Division
6th, Malina Miller, Jr. - 1.72m
9th, Bella Jackson, Sr. - 1.69m

Long Jump - Collegiate Division
15th, Kylee Marshall, So. - 5.28m
17th, Anisa Barnett, Fr., 5.27m

60m Dash - Preliminary Heats
11th, Alana Springer, Sr. - 7.72 (Qualified; won Heat 2; did not participate in finals)
15th, Kylee Marshall, So. - 7.76
19th, Laya'Lapri Ratney, So. - 7.83
24th, Trinity Bibbs, Fr. - 7.87
25th, Amina Hadziahmetovic, Fr. - 7.88 PR
29th, Savannah Lake, So. - 7.95
32nd, Jiah Davenport, So. - 8.01

High Jump - Collegiate Division
1st, Lexi Hale, So. - 1.65m PR (tie)

3000m Run
6th, Sarah Mahnensmith, Sr. - 10:15.94
17th, Kendyl Thrasher, Jr. - 11:05.90

200m Dash
14th, Alana Springer, Sr. - 24.61
20th, Amina Hadziahmetovic, Fr. - 25.12
23rd, Laya'Lapri Ratney, So. - 25.27
32nd, Paige Kirtz, Jr. - 25.71
44th, Savannah Lake, So. - 26.57
46th, Jiah Davenport, So. - 26.63
Trinity Bibbs, Fr. - DNS
Lia Patterson, Fr. - DNS

SATURDAY'S EVENTS
Shot Put
12th, Sydney Miller, Jr. - 12.79m
15th, Malena Higgins, Sr. - 13.39m
17th, Brooklyn Taylor, Jr. - 11.95m

Mile Run
15th, Sarah Mahnensmith, Sr. - 5:07.57
17th, Kaitlyn Kauppila, Fr. - 5:08.25

800m Dash
7th, Mikayla Mimnaugh, Jr. - 2:32.32