GAINSVILLE, FL - Texas Wesleyan closed out its indoor track and field season at the NAIA National Championships, with several athletes representing the program on the national stage. Among them was Jaelynn Williams, who qualified for three individual events, marking a significant achievement in her collegiate career.

Williams competed in the women's 60 meters, 200 meters, and long jump, demonstrating her versatility as an athlete. She clocked 7.61 seconds in the 60-meter preliminaries, placing 10th, just outside the finals qualification. In the 200 meters, she finished 11th overall with a time of 25.06 seconds. Her long jump performance earned her 19th place with a top mark of 5.52 meters (18'1.5"). While these results did not lead to podium finishes, qualifying for three events at nationals was an accomplishment in itself.

Reflecting on her final indoor nationals, Williams acknowledged the challenges but expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete. "I gave everything I had out there," Williams said. "It wasn't the perfect ending, but I'm proud of how far I've come and what I've been able to accomplish."

With her indoor season coming to a close, Williams also confirmed that she would not be competing in outdoor track, as she shifts her focus toward completing her master's degree. "It's bittersweet, but it's time to move on to the next chapter," Williams said. "Texas Wesleyan has given me so much, and I'll always be grateful for my time here."

Also representing Texas Wesleyan at nationals was Lasharia Gordon, who competed in the 400 meters for one of her open event debut. She finished 12th overall with a time of 58.08 seconds, this was a personal best for the sprinter. Gordon's performance at nationals capped off a competitive indoor season, where she continued to demonstrate her potential in the event.

As the indoor season wraps up, Texas Wesleyan now looks ahead to the outdoor campaign, though it will do so without Williams, whose contributions over the years have left a lasting mark on the program. Her collegiate career may be concluding, but her impact on Texas Wesleyan track and field will remain.

"I've built relationships, pushed myself beyond my limits, and grown as both an athlete and a person," Williams said. "That's what I'll remember most."