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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Hometown:
- Norris, S.D.
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- High School:
- White River High School
Bio
General: Rejoins the Tiger track team as the school's record holder in the weight throw.
Sophomore (2018-19): Saw action at one meet ... threw both the shot put and weight toss ... recorded a mark of 15.31" in the weight throw securing the all-time DWU record in the event.
Freshman (2017-18): Competed at seven meets during the outdoor season ... season best of 11.32 meters in the shot put ... qualified in both the shot put and hammer toss at the GPAC Outdoor meet ... recorded a season best of 44.20" in the hammer toss at the championship event.
High School: Competed on both the track and volleyball squads ... a four-year starter in both sports ... career best of 32' in the shot put ... graduated as class president, Salutatorian, and a member of both the Student Council and National Honors Scoiety.
Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1998 ... daughter of Dan and Susan Taft ... an english education major.
Sponsored By:
Taft Ranch
24742 SD Hwy 63, Norris, SD 57560
Contact: Susan Taft
(605) 462-6300
News mentions

Gerber, Milmine take All-American honors as Taft competes in weight throw
YANKTON, S.D. – A pair of NAIA All-American marks were reached for the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and...
March 7, 2021

Seven Tigers earn All-GPAC indoor track and field honors
MITCHELL, S.D. – The 2021 Great Plains Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field honors have been announced by the GPAC. Seven members of...
February 26, 2021

Gerber sweeps the triple jump, highlights six All-Conference performances for DWU
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Great Plains...
February 21, 2021

Dakota Wesleyan set for GPAC Indoor Conference Championships
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams are set to contend at the GPAC Indoor...
February 18, 2021

Taft breaks own school record as 10 Tigers place in top five
YANKTON, S.D. – Breaking her own school record, Morgan Taft (Norris, S.D.) was one of 10 Tigers that either won their event or placed in the...
February 13, 2021

Women’s track and field set to compete one final time before GPAC Championships
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University women’s track and field team is set to compete one final time before the 2021 GPAC...
February 12, 2021

Women’s track and field set to host DWU Invitational
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University women’s track and field team returns home this weekend to host the DWU Invitational...
February 5, 2021

Taft’s School Record highlights impressive showing at Mount Marty Invite
Yankton, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams secured a trio of event titles including...
January 29, 2021

Three Tigers take first place at Dordt Invitational
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Three top placements highlighted the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams as...
January 23, 2021

Track and field sets sights on Dordt Invitational
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams return to action once again this weekend...
January 22, 2021

Tigers host first meet of 2021 season
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the DWU Invitational with the...
January 15, 2021

Women’s track and field prepares for home meet
MITCHELL, S.D. – Competing in their first track meet of 2021 and their first meet in almost two months, the Dakota Wesleyan University...
January 12, 2021

Helton expects plenty of growth, excitement with new track season approaching
MITCHELL, S.D. – With a new track season on the horizon, a sense of expected growth and development surrounds the Dakota Wesleyan University...
January 11, 2021