The 2016 Wake Forest senior had a throw of 50.16m in the qualifying round of the women's javelin throw.

Eighteen more Demon Deacons were recognized compared to a year ago (183) as the ACC set a new record.

Three-time ACC javelin champion Jessie Merckle will look to earn a spot on the 2016 United States Olympic Track and Field Team.

Host Dave Goren and Wake Forest athletics will sit in and host the state-wide syndicated show Wednesday afternoon from 12 to 3 p.m.

Alexandria Florent and Alva Hicks both placed seventh in their respective events on Saturday evening in Clovis, Calif.

Alva Hicks will compete in the hammer throw and Alexandria Florent will compete in the high jump at the USATF Junior Outdoor Championships on Saturday.

Sydney White, Kathleen Adair, Casidy Callahan, Charlie Ionata and Robert Heppenstall were recognized by the conference for their athletic and academic prowess.

Wake Forest senior Jessie Merckle's 50.82m throw gave her a 10th place finish at the NCAA Championships, making her a Second Team All-American.

Jessie Merckle will compete in the women's javelin and Robert Heppenstall will run in the men's 800m at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. this week.
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Robert Heppenstall qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 800m as six Deacs competed the NCAA East Preliminaries on Friday.
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