Church recognized for shot put performance at Pacific Preview

Bothell resident Dianna Church, an Inglemoor High School alum, of Pacific University has been recognized by the Northwest Conference for her performances in the recent Pacific Preview.

Church, a junior, was named the NWC Field Athlete of the Week. She improved her personal best in the shot put by over 2.5 feet with a mark of 41-0.5 (12.51m) while winning the competition at the Pacific Preview on Saturday. She improved by five feet in the hammer with a mark of 134-4 (40.96m) while finishing fifth overall. She improved to second and third respectively on the Boxer all-time lists. Nationally, she is currently ranked second in the shot and 13th in the hammer in the NCAA Division III.