BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference announced its Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions for performances during March 30-April 5.
TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Tamsyn Gibbs, So., UAH
- Recorded a personal-best and school record in the 3000m steeplechase at the Mike Fanelli Classic.
- Took home third among DI talent with an NCAA provisional time of 10:45.49.
- Now ranks second in the GSC and 10th in DII for the event.
Other nominees: Khila Corrothers, Montevallo; J’Da Williams, West Alabama
FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Kennedy Thompson, Jr., Mississippi College
- Competed in the hammer throw and discus alongside D1 competition at the Southern Miss Invitational.
- Placed sixth in the hammer throw with a personal-best distance of 48.60m.
- Threw for a distance of 40.69m in the discus.
- Currently ranks first in the GSC for the hammer throw.
Other nominees: Katie Wilkerson, Montevallo
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
J’Da Williams, Fr., West Alabama
- Posted first and second place finishes at the UWG Legends Meet.
- Won the 100m with a time of 11.76.
- Also medaled at second in the 200m with a time of 24.71.
- She currently ranks first among GSC leaders in the 100m and second in the 200m.
Other nominees: Cesleigh Martin, 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)
April 1: Amiah Murry, UAH (Co-Track); Maria Mitchell, Lee (Co-Track); Cooper Garrett, UAH (Field); Cooper Garrett, UAH (Freshman)
April 8: Tamsyn Gibbs, UAH (Track); Kennedy Thompson, Mississippi College (Field); J’Da Williams, West Alabama (Freshman)