It is the third time this season that Saunders has won this award. She ran strong at the Pepsi Florida Relays, running two of the 10 fastest times in Division II 400m hurdles this year (at the time). On the first day, she ran 1:01.81, then 1:01.58 on the second day. The 1:01.58 time is a season best for Saunders and the top time in the league this season.