Kansas City, Mo. - The MIAA has named Peyton Barton the Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference Tuesday afternoon. This is the sixth straight week that Barton has received the honor. With the conference championships up next, this marks the final MIAA Indoor Field Athlete of the Week award of the season. 

This past Friday, Peyton Barton competed at the USATF Indoor National Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He placed 4th at the Indoor National Championships, competing with the best in the country. In the weight throw, his best throw was recorded at 22.79m which is his second best throw, right behind his record-setting performance last week. He placed 4th behind throws of 23.41m, 24.41m, and 26.35m. 

The MSSU indoor track & field teams will be competing at the MIAA Indoor Championships next, taking place this Friday-Sunday, February 23-25. The meet will be held in Topeka, Kansas by the Washburn Ichabods.