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Smith, Miedema Sweep MVC Field Athlete of the Week Awards

ST. LOUIS – After posting impressive performances in their respective events over the weekend, junior Kameesha Smith and sophomore Caleb Miedema earned MVC Field Athlete of the Week honors, the league office announced on Tuesday afternoon.

In her junior season debut at the Notre Dame Invite, Smith not only won the high jump, but also recorded an indoor personal-best clearance of 1.77 meters (5-09.75 ft.). Her clearance of 1.77 meters ranks No. 1 in the Valley, with the next closest MVC high jumper clearing 1.73 meters (5-08 ft.).

A native of South Holland, Illinois, Smith is tied for No.