BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference has announced its Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions for performances during March 16-22.
TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
J’Da Williams, Fr., West Alabama
- Competed in the 100m and 200m among DI talent at the Ole Miss Classic.
- Placed second in the 100m with a provisional mark and personal-best time of 11.34.
- Also medaled at fourth in the 200m (24.20).
- Now ranks first in the GSC for both events and second in DII for the 100m.
Other nominees: Danielle Booker, Christian Brothers; Maria Mitchell, Lee; Ka’Mya Jackson, Montevallo
FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Jadlyn Debardlabon, Jr., UAH
- Recorded an NCAA provisional mark in the long jump at the Ole Miss Classic.
- Finished third against D1 competition with a distance of 6.00m.
- Now ranks first among GSC leaders and third in DII in the event.
Other nominees: Alexis Goodman, Christian Brothers; Brynn Depinet, Lee; Katie Wilkerson, Montevallo
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
J’Da Williams, Fr., West Alabama
- Competed in the 100m and 200m among DI talent at the Ole Miss Classic.
- Placed second in the 100m with a provisional mark and personal-best time of 11.34.
- Also medaled at fourth in the 200m (24.20).
- Now ranks first in the GSC for both events and second in DII for the 100m.
Other nominees: Cooper Garrett, UAH; Phoebe Steel, Christian Brothers; Addison Kohlmeier, Lee; Ka’Mya Jackson, Montevallo
2026 GSC Women’s OTF Weekly Award Winners
March 11: Taylor Benoit, Mississippi College (Track); Kennedy Thompson, Mississippi College (Field); Natania Nasieku, Montevallo (Freshman)
March 18: J’Da Williams, West Alabama (Track); Leah Dendy, Montevallo (Field); J’Da Williams, West Alabama (Freshman)
March 25: J’Da Williams, West Alabama (Track); Jadlyn Debardlabon, UAH (Field); J’Da Williams, West Alabama (Freshman)