We had 22 seventh grade girls and 12 eighth grade girls participating in track this season. The girls improved so much throughout the year. We recognized improvements after each track meet as well as the girls who placed in events. To date, we have had 117 improved marks! We have had two seventh grade records broken and one eighth grade record tied. Ellie Ohlde broke the pole vault record with a vault of 8’3” and Mikwena Lierman broke her sister’s 1600 record with a time of 5:45.49. Claire Shumard tied the 8th grade pole vault record of 7’6”.
The girls have competed well in the track meets with team finishes as follows.
Thayer Central Invitational (combined grades) : 3rd
Thayer Central Triangular: 7th graders – 1st and 8th graders – 1st (tied with Crete)
Aurora Invitational : 7th graders – 2nd and 8th graders – 3rd
Fairbury Invitational: 7th graders – 1st and 8th graders – 1st
We also participated in a dual with Beatrice, but no team scores were kept. The Crete quad was cancelled due to weather. We will concluded our season with the Beatrice Invitational on May 6.
Some individuals may have an opportunity to participate in the Nebraska State Junior High Track meet in Gothenburg on May 14. The top 24 individual performances and top 16 relays as of May 5 will be invited to participate. Go Jeffs!
