Springville Jr.’s First Track & Field Meet

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On Friday, April 1st Springville Jr. High’s Track Team had their first track meet against Payson Junior High.  

Bethany Blakey, a seventh grade track team member, said, “I joined the track team because I like to run. I do the 400 and the Medley.  My favorite part about the meet was running and cheering on the team.”

Tyler Kelly, an eighth grade track team member, said, “I joined track because Mr. Hammon wanted me too.  I do discus, the four by four, and the 400. My favorite thing about the meet was discus, and how the team is always cheering on me.”

Rosy Stoddard, an eighth grade captain, said, “I do the 100, 200, 400 and the four by four.  I got first in the 400.”

Jonathan Mortensen, an eighth grade track team member, said, “I joined track because I did it last year and because of Mr. Hammon. I do shot put and discus.  My favorite part about the meet was when I threw 20 feet farther than last year.”

Sage Bowers, an eighth grade track team member, said, “I joined track because I was able to hang out with my friends.  I do shot put, discus, the relay, the 100, and the four by one.  My favorite part about the meet was when I hung out with my friends.”

Lizzy Ahlborn, a ninth grade track team member, said, “I joined track because I like to run.  I do hurdles, the 100, 200, and the four by one. My favorite part about the track meet was when I was running next to my friend.”

Mr. Hammon, the throwing coach, said, “Our team did awesome. I like watching my athletes succeed, have fun, and make new friends.  I love track and field.  It has helped me to become who I am.  I hope I can help my athletes to have a great experience that will make their lives awesome.”

Ms. Bodily, the distance coach, said, “The team did a great job! Everyone performed well in their events and we won the meet (both boys and girls).  I love coaching because it brings me so much joy to watch these student-athletes succeed. I love being a part of that. It's so fun for me to see a student-athlete set a new personal record in their event after several weeks of hard work. I honestly think sometimes I am more excited than they are.”

Attributions
Jacob Jackson; SJHS Staff Writer