Manning is a sophomore from Kalispell, Mont.
At the Al Manuel Invitational hosted by the University of Montana in Missoula, Mont.; she finished first out of six runners in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Her time of 12:12.92 is the 12th best in the NAIA this season.
The field included NCAA, Div.I and NAIA runners.
Also nominated, Taya Brewer of Montana Western.