Claire Schweller and Paige Simpson named OAC Women's Track and Field Athletes of the Week

By Marissa Myers

ADA — Ohio Northern sophomore Claire Schweller (Paulding) was named Field Athlete of the Week and freshman Paige Simpson (Merrillville, Ind.) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Weekfor the week of Apr. 22-28.

Schweller's recognition comes after finishing 7th in the pole vault with a career-best height of 3.68 meters (12-8.00) and Simpson's recognition comes after placing 12th in the 200 meter with a personal-best time of 25.79 and  at the Ashland Alumni Open on Saturday.

Schweller is now tied for 3rd all-time in the pole vault and Simpson now ranks 6th all-time at ONU in the 200.

This is Schweller's third time receiving the honor and Simpson's first time receiving the honor this season.

The Polar Bears return to action on Thursday and Friday at the Ohio Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships at Heidelberg.