MARION, Ind. – Corona Parker (Sr.) tied for 25th place in the women's high jump at the 2025 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 23 to close out her collegiate career at The Evergreen State College.

Parker and 13 other athletes cleared 1.61 meters (5' 3.50") and missed at 1.66 meters (5' 5.25"). The ties were partially reduced on jumps, with seven competitors tying for 14th place and four tying for 21st place, while Parker and two others tied for 25th place.

"Thank you so much to Corona Parker for five great years of representing Evergreen and our track and field and cross country programs!" Evergreen Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Joel Pearson commented. "From several school records, conference performances, and a national qualifier, I am just so proud! Thank you, Corona!"

Adarra Hagelund of Dickinson State University (N.D.) won the women's high jump championship by clearing 1.75 meters (5' 9"). Lyssi Snouffer from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) and Emma Valentine from Siena Heights University (Mich.) each cleared 1.76 meters (5' 7.75"), with Snouffer taking second and Valentine placing third on jumps.

"Corona had a fantastic finish to her collegiate high jump career!" Evergreen Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Katie Burnett said. "When she cleared the bar we were so ecstatic. She represents this team so well both on the track and off, so to see her continue to succeed is a wonderful thing."

Evergreen tied for 28th place in the women's team standings. University of British Columbia won the women's team title, while Life University (Ga.) placed second and William Carey University (Miss.) was third.

Parker was the third of three Evergreen athletes to compete at the NAIA Championships this week. On Wednesday, Alauna Carstens (Jr.) earned second place in the women's 10,000-meter run. On Thursday, Izabelle Trefts (Jr.) finished second in the women's 5,000-meter race walk.