After a week off, the Knox College track and field team was back in action on Saturday, competing at the Monmouth College Midwest Invitational.

The 800 meters was the event of the day for Knox as first-year Elsie Conwell took the women's portion in 2:31.48 and Lance Miller won the men's in 1:58.00.

Another first-year having a big day was Delylah Briscoe. Briscoe finished fourth in the women's 60 meters (8.47), seventh in the 200 meters (28.89), and third in the women's high jump (1.33 meters).

In the men's 200, Ryan Lautzenhiser also had a strong performance, finishing fourth in 23.5. Lautzenhiser teamed with Gustavo Souza, Kneko Vazquez, and Izayiah Hawes to finish second in the 4x200 (1:38.19)

Eileen Sheetz also gave Knox another podium performance, finishing third in the 3000 meters. Sheetz crossed the line in 13:20.60.

The Prairie Fire is back in action next week, competing at the Grinnell College Invitational.