Jr. High Stingers Kick Off Their Season!!

Coach Coleman gives enthusiastic pep talks to the Jr. High athletes

Coach Coleman gives enthusiastic pep talks to the Jr. High athletes

Mackenzie Thomas, Sports and Feature Editor

After starting their season just over a month ago, the Jr. High track athletes were eager to put all of their hard work at practice to the test against Punxsutawney yesterday. For a majority of the athletes, this was their first track meet, and what a way to kick off their track and field careers. The girls team won against Punxsy, and the boys team fell just a little short.

First place finishes included:

Girls 4×800 Meter Relay team of Macie Miller , Maya Desmond,  Clara Pollock, and  Alivia Ruddock

Girls 4×400 Meter Relay team of Alivia Ruddock,  Averi Ruddock, Macie Miller, and  Maya Desmond

Hayden Fox- 110 Meter Hurdles,  300 Meter Hurdles, and Pole Vault

Alivia Ruddock- 1600 Meter Run

Macie Miller- 400 Meter Dash and 800 Meter Run

Averi Ruddock- 300 Meter Hurdles

Brady Haggerty- 800 Meter Run

Ella Gaston- Discus and shotput

Hannah Runk- Long Jump

Adelyn Cook and  Ava Flugga- High Jump (tie)

Colin Sacco- Discus Throw and Shot Put

Tyler Pack- Long Jump

 

For the full results, click here.