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Morgan Taft
Morgan Taft
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Norris, S.D.
  • 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

dstaft@goldenwest.net

 

News Mentions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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