Senior Claire Schweller named OAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week for second time this season

By Marissa Myers

ADA — Ohio Northern senior Claire Schweller (Paulding) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1.

This is Schweller's fifth time receiving the honor in her career and second this season.

The recognition comes after winning the pole vault by clearning a career-high 3.97 meters at the annual Joe Banks Invitational on Friday evening.

Schweller is now ranked 2nd nationally in the pole vault.

She also ranks 2nd all-time at ONU in the indoor pole vault.

The Polar Bears (23-4 Overall) return to action Friday at the Trine (Ind.) Invitational and the Indy Fairgrounds Meet.