NEW ORLEANS, La. -- App State women's field athlete Maya Hanks has been named Sun Belt Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week, the conference announced Thursday.
It marks the first Field Athlete of the Week honor for Hanks.
At the USC Open on Saturday, Hanks posted a PR in the triple jump, covering 41-7.00 (12.67m) on her third jump of the day to finish second. Her mark was the best triple jump distance in the Sun Belt this season.
In addition, her mark also ranks 26th in the NCAA East Region, with the top 32 individuals advancing the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Jacksonville, Fla.