Black Hills State University Athletics

2022-23: Competed in four meets for the Yellow Jackets during the indoor season… ran a personal best in the 60m dash at the Yellow Jacket Holiday Open (8.82) to place fifth… landed two personal best jumps at the Stinger Open, placing fifth in both the long jump (4.59m) and the triple jump (9.44m).

Before BHSU: As a freshman Ava competed in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, long jump, triple jump, 4x100, and 4x200. Dinger earned season bests of 13.91 in the 100-meter dash, 30.33 in the 200-meter dash, 15' 7.5" in the long jump, and 31' 01" in the triple jump. Dinger did not have a sophomore season due to COVID 19. As a junior Dinger competed in the 200-meter dash, long jump, triple jump, 4x100, 4x200, and the 4x400. Ava earned season bests of 30.11 in the 200-meter dash, 15' 07" in the long jump, and 33' 10.5" in the triple jump. As a senior Dinger competed in the long jump, triple jump, 4x100, and 4x200. Ava has earned season bests of 14' 9.5" in the long jump, and 30' 3.25" in the triple jump so far for her senior season. Dinger was named a team captain for her senior year. Ava's career bests include a 13.91 100-meter dash, a 29.61 200-meter dash, 15' 08" in the long jump, and 33' 10.5" in the triple jump. Ava is a member of the school record holding teams in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Dinger also holds the school record in the triple jump. Ava qualified for the State Track Meet in 8th, 9th, and 11th grade. Dinger placed fifth in the 4x100 at state, fifth in the 4x200 at state, and seventh in the long jump.