This year, the high school track team had a very successful season. Both the girls and boys team won 1st overall at the Cowan meet. The girls team also placed second at several meets, including the PAAC Championship. When it comes to individual performances, almost every athlete experienced a personal PR. Freshman Sara Swinney broke the eight year old 400 meter school record with a time of 1:00.72. Sara is also a member of the record breaking girls 4x4 relay team, along with Juniors Bella Cornell and Gwynie Falcone and Sophomore Kaydence Burkhardt. They broke the record by a millisecond, with a new time of 4:20.51. The boys team broke the school 4x8 relay record with a new time of 8:52.02. The runners on this relay team are Nate Wetherall, Andrew Warner, Gavin Killion, and Zack Robinson.
Overall, the track team grew immensely throughout the season under the coaching of Chelsea Halderman and Ken Wedig. Several great freshmen came onto the team this year and pushed the upperclassman to do even better as well. The team is losing 5 seniors, Andrew Warner, Robert Bagby, Nate Wetherall, Sonny Stanley, and Jack Fraley, who have all been great leaders who always encourage others. The team is working hard and preparing for sectionals next week. The girls compete on Tuesday, May 14 and the boys compete on May 16 at Connersville High School. Make sure you wish them luck and come out to support if you are able! We are so proud of our track team for their amazing season!
