Shacuána Gaines

Jumps/Sprints
Sophomore
Gurnee, Ill. (Warren Township)

2008:  Finished fifth in the triple jump (35-2) and seventh in both the 400-meter dash (1:01.42) and the long jump (16-10 ¾) at the CCIW Outdoor Track and Field Championship…won the triple jump and finished third in the 400-meter dash at the Wisconsin Private College Outdoor Championship…finished fourth in the triple jump (35-2 ½), ninth in the 400-meter dash (1:02.69) and 12th in the long jump (15-6 ½) at the CCIW Indoor Track and Field Championship…tied a school record in the triple jump (36-9 ½) at the March 7 Carthage “Gill Athletics Last Chance Invitational.”

High School:  Set a school record in the triple jump (35-1 ½) her senior year, won a North Suburban League title in the event and qualified for the Illinois High School Association state championship…part of state-qualifying 1,600-meter relay team as a sophomore…coached by Amy Kieffer.

Personal:  Double major in business administration and Spanish…named to the winter 2008 Carthage athletic director’s honor roll…born May 20, 1989.