White Hot! Multi-event Standout Shatters Landmark, School Records

Junior Molly White ’26 of The University of Scranton women’s track and field team delivered a standout 2025 season, marked by record-breaking performances, a regional championship and a strong showing on the national stage.

White’s season peaked at the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference (AARTFC) Outdoor Championships, where she won the heptathlon with 4,721 points — breaking both the Landmark Conference and University of Scranton records. In
a heptathlon, each competitor takes part in seven events: 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin and 800-meter run.

“I knew right off the bat...I’m going to be really happy and proud of the season we had.” - Molly White '26

“Everything just kind of came together,” White said. “I had a solid meet that I was waiting for, and it finally happened.”

That victory earned her a spot in the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio. Competing against the nation’s best, she finished 17th overall in the heptathlon, scoring 4,265 points. Her performance included a 26.51 in the 200-meter dash, a 1.60-meter high jump and a 3:30.25 in the 800-meter run.

“It was a very nice experience,” White said of Nationals. “When you have the DIII record holder coming up to you and just asking where you’re from, it’s pretty cool.”

Earlier in the season, White broke her own school record in the pentathlon at the Bomber Invitational, scoring 3,097 points and finishing fifth. That performance set the tone for her outdoor success and showcased her growth as a multi-event athlete.

Reflecting on the season, White said, “I knew right off the bat...I’m going to be really happy and proud of the season we had.”

Looking ahead, White is already focused on her senior year. “The hope is to qualify again and maybe finish a little higher next time,” she said. “Obviously winning a team championship would be amazing...just continual improvement — I think that’s good.”

With her name etched in the record books and valuable national experience behind her, White has solidified her role as both a leader and an athlete. As she enters her senior year, White is poised to lead by example — motivating her teammates and striving to elevate Scranton to even greater success in 2026.