On Thursday, March 20, the Warrior Track and Field team traveled to Tyrone to face the Golden Eagles of Tyrone and the Homer Center Wildcats for their first meet of the season.
The boys’ team was short on numbers this year, so they went 0-2 at the meet. Gavin Dunlap placed 11th in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.34. Tyler Chilcote came in slightly behind him with a time of 13.72. Aaron Stavola ran the 400 in 1 minute and 19 seconds. Hillman Toretti placed 7th in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes and 52 seconds. Jayden Carr ran the 1600-meter and placed 13th with a time of 6 minutes and 26 seconds. Dylan Ryder ran the 3200-meter run and finished in 16 minutes and 17 seconds. Now onto the field department.
Evan Emigh participated in the long jump. He placed 11th and jumped 12 feet and three inches. He also participated in javelin and placed 5th. Dakota Leinbach threw the discus and the shot put. He threw 28 feet and 11 inches in the shot put and 72 feet in the discus.
The girls’ team finished 1-1 in the meet, beating Homer Center but losing to Tyrone. Lydia Millinder participated in the girls’ 100-meter sprint. She placed 7th with a time of 15:46. Grace Schwiderske also ran the 100-meter, coming in close behind Lydia with a time of 15:50. Natalie Yingling ran the 400-meter run, placing fourth and with a 1 minute and 13 seconds. Alexis Condon competed in the women’s 800-meter run, placing 3rd and running in 3 minutes and 17 seconds. Ashley Causer and Emily Shingledecker ran in the 1600-meter with Ashley placing first and Emily placing second. Emma Petrisky ran the 300-meter hurdles and completed the race in 1 minute and 11 seconds.
Mercedes Dixson participated in the high jump, clearing 3 feet and 10 inches. Natalie Yingling competed in the long jump. She placed 3rd with a jump of 13 feet and 4 inches. Jordan Walker participated in the triple jump, where she placed 5th with a jump of 25’ 6’’. Isabella Kerfoot threw the shot put with a distance of 23 feet and 9 inches, placing fourth. Julia Wood came in 5th in the discus, with a throw of 59 feet and 7 inches. Skyler Hebel came in 2nd in the javelin with a throw of 94 feet and 6 inches.
The girls’ team had an unexpected turnout this year with plenty of athletes to fill every event. On the other hand, the boy’s team has low numbers this year. Coach Adam Carr says, “ I thought our track meet against Tyrone and Homer Center was a success. Even though our boys’ team lost to both teams, we got some valuable experience, and have a better idea of where our weaknesses are. For the girls, I was excited about our win over Homer-Center. Our team is young and inexperienced, so pulling off a win this early in the season is awesome. The girls also got some valuable experience, which will lead us to more wins.” The Warrior track and field team will travel to Bellwood Antis on Thursday, March 27th, for their first conference meet.
Tags: West Branch, Track and Field, Mr. Carr
