Mike McGraw
Hoosier Authority
The Girls State Track Finals will feature more than a
sprinkling of Conference
athletes. Every CI school advanced at least one athlete to the finals. In many
instances, the contingents are large and the conference boasts one regional
team champion.
At
of the
schools. South won the title and it was especially sweet as they did so by
edging city rival North by one point 96-95. You can chalk the Panthers’ victory
up to the strength of their relay teams. South advanced all three squads. The 4
X 400 was Regional Champions, while the 4 X 100 and the 4 X 800 teams both
finished second. North advanced only two relay squads, winning the 4 X 800 and
finishing 2nd in the 4 X 400.
Both
schools also advanced several individuals. South will be sending five athletes
to state. Brooke Bierhaus won the 800 Meters, while fellow distance runner
Nicole Lucas ended second in the 3200 Meters. Bloomington South has two
sprinters advancing as well. Emma Miller finished third in the 100 Meter
Hurdles and Charlotte Zorn was second in the 200 Meters. The Panther contingent
is rounded out by Rachel Robertson who was third in the Long Jump.
Bloomington North advanced three athletes in five events.
Molly Hirt was a double qualifier for the Cougars with victories in both the
1600 and 3200 Meter Run. North boasted a double champion in the field events as
well. Rachel Deloney won both the Shot Put and the Discus. Erica New also
advanced for North by finishing third in the Pole Vault.
At Ben Davis, Perry Meridian finished third, Lawrence
Central sixth, Pike eighth, and
among the 29 team field. The Falcons will be sending three athletes to the
state round in four events. Emayrine Watt was a double qualifier with a second
in the 100 Meters and a fourth in the Long Jump. She advanced in the latter by
besting the standard. Also getting through for Perry Meridian were Ebony
Woodard who was second in the 400 Meters and Sasha Davis who did the same in
the Discus.
Here is the rundown of other CI athletes qualifying from Ben
Davis. Lawrence Central showed the appropriate direction for them is up and not
out. The Bears’ won both the High Jump and the Pole Vault. Camille Hayes did
the job in the High Jump while teammate Margo Tucker won the Pole Vault. Pike’s
Erica Campbell placed third in the 200 Meters and the Red Devils also qualified
their 4 X 100 Relay Team by beating the standard time.
will send Sayman Kollison to state after she placed third in the 100 Meter
Hurdles.
The remaining two CI squads were at the Shelbyville
Regional. Columbus North backed up their Sectional title with a third place
finish n the team standings while Franklin Central ended 17th. The
Bull Dogs strength was in the relays. They advanced both their 4 X 800 team
with a second place performance, and the 4 X 400 team with a third. North will
also send pole vaulter Grace Smith to the finals after a third place finish.
Franklin Central’s lone qualifier was Christine Talhelm who placed second in
the 800 Meters.
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