WEST POINT, N.Y. – Zoie Tesi captured three event titles and set a new program record in the triple jump as Navy women's track and field (0-1) dropped a 108-95 decision to Army (1-0) on Saturday afternoon at West Point in the annual Army-Navy Outdoor Star Meet. The meet is part of the overall Army-Navy Star Series presented by USAA.
 
The defeat snapped a streak of 10 straight outdoor Star victories for the Midshipmen. The result also ended Navy's run of 26 consecutive Star meet wins across both the men's and women's indoor and outdoor programs.
 
"Anytime you go into a competition, your objective is to win," said director of track and field Jamie Cook. "The streak was going to come to an end at some point. This squad put forth a strong effort and gave it their all, but we just didn't get it done today. Despite the outcome, I'm proud of the whole team. We had athletes competing in multiple events, setting new personal-best marks, and giving it their all for the Naval Academy. To finish the season winning four of the six Stars across cross country and track and field is a testament to how good this program and these athletes have been. We'll come back and be better."
 
Field Events
Tesi dominated the day by winning the triple jump with a school-record mark of 12.78 meters (41 feet, 11.25 inches). Her performance eclipsed the previous record of 12.33 meters (40-5.50) set by Molly Chapman in 2023. She followed with a victory in the long jump, posting a mark of 6.04 meters (19-9.75) on her fifth attempt to edge Army's Olivia Reed, who leaped 6.03 meters (19-9.50).
 
The standout sophomore completed her trifecta in the high jump by clearing 1.72 meters (5-7.75) for first place. Sarah Spahr (1.66 meters / 5-5.25) and Farrah Eike (1.61 meters / 5-3.25) finished second and third, respectively, to complete a sweep.
 
"[Zoie] Tesi was the star of the meet for both the men and women," said Cook. "Winning three events and setting a school record in the triple jump — the way she competed and handled the day was really special to see."
 
Navy also secured a sweep in the pole vault, led by Elisa Ramos. Her winning height of 3.92 meters (12-10.25) tied the seventh-best mark in program history. Sophia Hill (3.82 meters / 12-6.25) took second, while Aurora Cieslukowski (3.67 meters / 12-0.50) placed third.
 
Gretchen Hurt threw a career-best 14.50 meters (47-7) to finish second in the shot put, while Julia Norris took fourth at 13.87 meters (45-6.25).
 
Olivia Baird recorded a season-best 45.35 meters (148-9) to place second in the javelin, followed by Brooke Magistrelli in third at 41.44 meters (135-11).
 
Nalina Smith led the Mids in the hammer throw with a second-place mark of 53.97 meters (177-0).
 
Track Events
Jia Anderson won the 100-meter hurdles in 14.04 seconds to lead a 1-2 Navy finish, followed by Caroline Rey in 14.12. Anderson later placed second in the 100-meter dash (12.01), with Rey taking third (12.07).
 
Sophia Richter won the 400 meters in 54.28 seconds, edging Army's Simone Tillman (54.29) by two-thousandths of a second. The time tied the seventh-fastest mark in school history.
 
"Sophia [Richter] figured out a way to win," Cook said. "Coming back after being unable to run for a few weeks is a testament to her grit and toughness. I'm really proud of her effort."
 
Sara McConnell added another victory in the 400-meter hurdles with a career-best 1:01.67, while Peighton Marrero took third in 1:03.23.
 
Sophie Compton moved into the Navy record books in the 1,500 meters, clocking 4:21.81 — the second-fastest time in program history — to finish second.
 
Team captain Mia-Claire Kezal took second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (10:48.03), with Caroline Carter placing fourth (11:06.61).
 
Navy returns to action next Friday and Saturday. The Midshipmen will host the Navy Spring Invitational in Annapolis and send a contingent to the Virginia Challenge in Charlottesville.