Track fans from the area attended the District 28 4A Track Meet at Gobbler Stadium April 8-9. The competition was fierce, but the overall performances of the JV Boys and Girls teams displayed both true team spirit.
JV Boys Shine
The JV Boys' team emerged victorious, clinching 1st place overall. Their performance was marked by strong showings across a multitude of events. Notable highlights included Jarvis Williams, who dominated the 200m with a stellar 1st place finish. He added to his impressive record by taking 1st place in the long jump, and 2nd in the triple jump.
EJ Gomez also made a significant impact, finishing strong in the 400m, where he took home 1st place, as well as Dominic White who earned a gold in shotput. In the relay events, the boys didn’t disappoint; the 4x200 relay team, made up of EJ Gomez, Jace Girndt, Jay Molina, Prince SantaCruz triumphed with a 1st place finish. The 4x100 relay team brought home the silver medal, missing 1st by .05. The relay team consisted of Dominic Perez, Jarvis Williams, D’zayvion Bonner and Jace Patek.
Among the distance runners, Logan Garcia demonstrated his endurance and resilience by finishing 2nd in the 1600m and contributing to a commendable 4th place in the 800m alongside teammate De'Marion Dilworth, who placed 3rd in the latter. The boys’ team was bolstered by impressive performances in field events as well, with Prince SantaCruz finishing strong in discus with a 2nd place effort.
JV Girls Team
The JV Girls team also showcased their remarkable talents, proving to be quite competitive. Jaleija Jackson highlighted the girls' efforts by sprinting her way to a 1st place finish in the 200m dash. Her outstanding performance was complemented by Bailey Blank, who not only won the 800m but also secured 2nd place in the 1600m.
The relay teams didn't shy away from competition either, with the 4x200 relay team consisting of Jaleija Jackson, Sanai Mathis, Alejandra Perez, and Parker Gohmert, finishing strong in 2nd place. In the field events, Bella Staten shone brightly with a superb 1st place in discus, showing that the girls’ team has plenty of talent in throwing disciplines as well.
With such impressive performances at Gobbler Stadium, it's clear that the future of these young athletes is bright. As they continue to train and compete, they carry the momentum from this successful meet into future competitions, aiming for even greater achievements.
District 28 4A JV results JV Boys Division: 100m: Dominic Perez 3rd, Cannon Wilson 5th 200m: Jarvis Williams 1st, Kaleb Comiskey 7th 400m: EJ Gomez 1st, Prince SantaCruz 3rd, Jace Girndt 4th 800m: De'Marion Dilworth 3rd, Logan Garcia 4th 1600m: Logan Garcia 2nd, De'Marion Dilworth 4th 3200m: Malachi Juntunen 4th 110 H: Jace Girndt 2nd, Joshua McBride 3rd 300H: Joshua Mc-Bride 8th, Malachi Juntunen 9th 4x100 Relay: Dominic Perez, Jarvis Williams, Dzayvion Bonner, and Jace Patek 2nd 4x200 Relay: EJ Gomez, Prince SantaCruz, Jace Girndt, Jay Molina 1st High Jump: Elias Munoz 3rd Long Jump: Jarvis Williams 1st, Stran Gaitan 3rd, D'zayvion Bonner 7th Triple Jump: Stran Gaitan 1st, Jarvis Williams 2nd, Khadrin Pullin 4th Discus: Prince SantaCruz 2nd, Bentley Behrens 3rd, Mayson Ybarra 6th Shotput: Dominic White 1st, Jackson Martin 2nd, Levi Hopkins 5th Pole Vault: Lane Mortiz 2nd, Braxton Bayfus 3rd JV Girls Division: 100m: Ashlyn Anderson 13th 200m: Jaleija Jackson 1st, Alejandra Perez 7th, Parker Gohmert 12th 800m: Bailey Blank 1st, Kamryn Villa 2nd 1600m: Bailey Blank 2nd, Kamryn Villa 3rd, Jaylee Sanchez 6th 100H: Jayla Garcia 9th 4x200: Jaleija Jackson, Sanai Mathis, Alejandra Perez, Parker Gohmert 2nd place Triple Jump: Nayeli Waldron 5th Discus: Bella Staten 1st Shotput: Jeana Naranjo 7th
