The Cuero Gobblers and Lady Gobblers took to the track in strong fashion at the Texan Relays held Thursday, March 26, in Wimberley, showcasing determination, depth, and competitive spirit against a solid field of athletes. With 10 impressive teams participating, the competition was just what the Gobblers and Lady Gobblers needed moving into the District Meet to be held at Gobbler Stadium April 8 and 9.
Jossiah Taylor led the way for the Gobblers contributing 18 points to the team total, plus an additional 16 points as part of the relay team. Taylor took 1st in the long jump at 21’6.75”, 3rd in the triple jump at 43’, and 5th in the 200m run at 23.71. Elena Gomez topped the Varsity Girls for the Lady Gobblers with an impressive 16 point contribution along with an additional 8 for the relay; placing 2nd in both the 400 and 800m runs with times of 1:01.13 and 2:23.08 respectively.
Adding to the Varsity point totals for the Gobblers were: Bradley Hill 110M hurdles 2nd Paydon Flores 2nd 300 hurdles, 5th in high jump Pierce Denson 2nd in high jump, 6th in triple jump Camelo Perez 5th in long jump Peyton Diebel 3rd in pole vault K’den Johnson 5th in shotput 4x200 relay 4th place: Lincoln Orosco, Jake Janssen, Joshua Hughston, Camelo Perez 4x100 relay 5th place: Lincoln Orosco, Jossiah Taylor, Jordan Jones, Camelo Perez 4x400 relay 3rd place: Lincoln Orosco, Kaimarye Lopez, Jossiah Taylor, Paydon Flores Adding to the Varsity point totals for the Lady Gobblers were: Taryn Gale 3rd in the 200m run 4th place in the 4x200 relay team consisting of Bailey Staten, Taylor Gayle, Brooklyn Bland, and Elena Gomez Scoring points for the Gobblers and Lady Gobblers in the JV Division: EJ Gomez 2nd 400 m run Jevan Trevino 6th 300m hurdles Chris Mathis 6th high jump Craig Kallus 5th long jump Khadren Pullin 4th triple jump Turner Mayfield 6th discus TJ Seals 3rd shotput Jaleija Jackson 4th 200m Bella Staten 5th discus Next up for CHS track teams is a trip to El Campo on Thursday, April 2.
