Ava Schiff, Women's Track & Field

Ava Schiff from the women's track & field team is this week's SUNY Broome student-athlete of the week. Schiff's individual success at the 2025 NJCAA Division III National Championships was instrumental in the women's track & field team placing 8th overall out of 22 schools. Schiff placed 3rd in the women's heptathlon, accumulating 2,113 points over the course of seven events. Notably, Schiff was 1st among heptathlon competitors in the shot put; 2nd in the 100 meter hurdles; and 3rd in the 800 meter. Schiff also placed 6th overall in the triple jump with a distance of 9.94 meters. Schiff is recognized as an All-American for her performance in the heptathlon and triple jump events. She also took 12th place overall in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 19.49 seconds. Schiff was also recently recognized for her season-long excellence by being named the NJCAA Region III Women's Track & Field Field Athlete of the Year.