The Macks Creek Pirates Track & Field Teams competed Tuesday in a practice meet at Camdenton and in their first official meet of the season, last night, at the Russellville Open.
Coach Salter shared the following from Tuesday's Warm up meet:
Holy smokes! The MC HS Track Teams kicked things off with a long list of "firsts" for many athletes and several returners already setting new Personal Records (PRs). I am so proud of the grittiness and willingness of our athletes to try new things at the Laker Open Meet.
Maddie M inspired Michael and Kloe to join her in participating in the High Jump; thank you Maddie for leading the way at this event.
Izzy, Stella, Kloe and Bailey A did a fantastic job at the 4x200. They executed flawless exchanges and ran with everything they had for each other.
Marshall, Aaron and Eric all competed in several throwing events earning their first HS PRs.
Reece and Michael both earned several new PRs in Long Jump and Sprints.
Julian is off to a flying start for his senior year earning new PRs in 100 and 400.
Bailey T, Gracie, and Bode showed up with high energy and great performances. Bode earned a new PR in the 100!
The core value of the Track Team is we support and take care of each other so that we each have the opportunity to put forth our best performances. Two of our athletes couldn’t compete but showed support to their friends and teammates. Thank you Kaelee and Carter! Kaelee was on the track the whole night offering support, holding starting blocks and being the teams biggest fan. Carter and Kaelee both hope to start setting their new PRs this Thursday at Russellville.
Here are last night's results to kick off the season at Russellville:
Carter Ferrell posted a sound 3200 meter time of 11:29 taking first place.
In the 200 meter, Reece Nations took 8th with a 25.41 and Julian Tucker took 19th with 27.60. For the ladies, Stella Lappat and Bailey Tindall took 19th (32.18) and 25th (37.63) respectively.
In the 800 meter, Julian and Eric Little ran took 8th with 2:33 and 22nd with a 3:22, respectively. On the girls side Izzy Willey, Bailey Allan and Maddie Moos ran in the 800. Izzy took 6th with a 3:09, Bailey took 13th (3:47) and Maddie 14th (3:57).
In the 400, Reece took 2nd with a 56.78. Izzy and Bailey grabbed 8th (1:12), 12th (1:19) and 15th (1:23), respectively.
In the mile for the Pirates, Carter took 3rd (5:12) and Eric, 15th (7:28). Lady Pirates Stella and Bailey ran the mile for the gals. Stella took 7th (7:49) and Bailey 10th (8:33).
Reece and Julian also raced in the 100 meter taking 19th (12.75) and 22nd (13.01) respectively. Izzy took 7th (14.44), Stella 9th (14.64) and Bailey 30th (17.45)
In the field events, Grace Deckard took 15th in the shot put with a throw if 6.56 meters and 16th with and 18.7 meter throw in the discus. Izzy also threw the discus and took 17th (18.54).
Aaron Hufferd took 12th with a throw of 8.9 meters in the shot put and 24th in the discus with a 19.65 meter throw. Eric took 28th in the discus.
Maddie took 8th in the high jump clearing 1.12 meters. Maddie also jumped 2.73 meters in the long jump to take 24th.
Julian and Eric finished out the night for the Pirates in the Javelin. Julian took 4th with a throw of 34.5 meters and Eric took 19th (23.1 meters).
Great job on your first meet Lady Pirates and Pirates! We are excited to see your progress this season!
Here are photos from Tuesday and last night:
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