Houghton, NY- The women's track and field opens the season with a good outing at the Houghton December Classic.

In the high jump, Emily Richardson opened her collegiate career with a sixth-place finish after jumping 1.57 meters. In the shotput, Janiesha Dureny  took home 15th place with a best throw of 9.30 meters. Jileena Stearns would take 19^th place with a best throw of 8.58 meters. In the weight throw, Kenzi Gillette threw 11.64 meters to take 14^th place, while Anna Koszelak (10.11 meters) finished in 19^th and Dureny (10.11 meters) took 20^th.

Olivia Plummer opened her season with an 11^th place finish in the 800 dash.

The Pioneers with be back in action next year as they hit the road for the River Hawk Invite on January 18^th.