CALDWELL, Idaho – College of Idaho freshman Helene Rae was named the Cascade Collegiate Conference Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week following a strong showing in the throwing events at a highly competitive meet over the weekend.
Rae, a thrower from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, placed fifth in both the shot put (13.14 meters) and the weight throw (14.09 meters). Both marks rank among the best in program history, sitting No. 3 all-time in the shot put and No. 9 in the weight throw at C of I.
Competing against a deep field that included NCAA Division I, Division II and NAIA athletes, Rae advanced to the finals in both events, continuing an impressive start to her collegiate career.
