Culver-Stockton’s Straus named Heart’s first Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

By Muddy River News | April 8, 2025
Delaney Straus | Photo courtesy of Culver-Stockton College

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College junior Delaney Straus from Philadelphia, Mo., was named the first Heart of America Athletic Conference Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at the season-opening Central Methodist Open on March 15. Straus competed in six events, including three field events, during the opening weekend. Straus won the javelin…

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C-SC’s Straus earns NAIA All-American honors, breaks record in 800 run during heptathlon

By Muddy River Sports | May 23, 2024
Culver-Stockton College sophomore Delaney Straus competes in the javelin throw on the second day of the heptathlon at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Marion, Ind. | Photo courtesy C-SC athletics

MARION, Ind. — Delaney Straus made a dash for the history books. Starting the second day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 16th place in the heptathlon, the Culver-Stockton College sophomore wasn’t able to make a leap despite solid efforts in the first two events Thursday. But she saved her best for…

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C-SC’s Straus takes on heptathlon with gusto, qualifies for NAIA outdoor nationals

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | May 20, 2024
Culver-Stockton College sophomore Delaney Straus, a Marion County High School graduate, will compete in the heptathlon at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships beginning Wednesday at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind. | Photo courtesy C-SC athletics

CANTON, Mo. — Delaney Straus is no stranger to a heavy workload. The past two years, Straus has played guard for the Culver-Stockton College women’s basketball team while also participating in multiple events, including the heptathlon, for the track and field team. She is also double majoring in accounting and business administration. “Sometimes you just…

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