BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference announced its final set of Women’s Indoor Track & Field Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions for performances during Feb. 9-15, 2026
TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Lauren Wallace, Sr., Mississippi College
- Clocked a NCAA provisional time in the mile (4:43.84) at the Vanderbilt Indoor Music City Challenge.
- Finished sixth overall in a Division I-heavy field.
- Helped the Lady Choctaws place fourth in the Distance Medley Relay with a NCAA provisional time of 11:43.97.
Other nominees: none.
FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
No nominees
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Haylei Mason, Mississippi College
- Helped the Lady Choctaws place fourth in the Distance Medley Relay with a NCAA provisional time of 11:43.97.
- Ran the second leg posting a split time of 58.9.
- The overall DMR performance is the second-fastest time in program history.
Other nominees: Lindsey Barnes, UAH; Phoebe Steel, Christian Brothers; Ava Sparks, Lee; Haylei Mason, MC
2026 GSC Women’s ITF Weekly Award Winners
Dec. 10: Aria Hawkins, Lee (Track); Samara Brinks, Lee (Field); Heckla Magnusdottir, UAH (Freshman)
Jan. 14: Amiah Murry, UAH (Track); Jadlyn Debardlabon, UAH (Field); Mallory Dial, Mississippi College (Freshman)
Jan. 21: Lauren Wallace, Mississippi College (Track); Caroline Sanders, UAH (Field); Mallory Dial, Mississippi College
(Freshman)
Feb. 4: Liz Lannom, Lee (Track); Hekla Magnusdottir, UAH (Field); Aubrey Anderson, Lee (Freshman)
Feb. 11: Liz Lannom, Lee (Track); Brynn Depinet, Lee (Field); J’Da Williams, West Alabama (Freshman)
Feb. 17: Lauren Wallace, Mississippi College (Track); n/a (Field); Haylei Mason, Mississippi College