The 2016 Track season has started! The first meet was at Milne Stadium from 4:30 to 7:30 on Monday. The team competed with Truman, Garfield, Cleveland, Van Buren, Grant, and John Adams and placed 1st out of all the teams.
Michael Garcia, an 8th grader ran his heart out at this meet, taking 1st in every one of his events! Michael ran the 4 by 1, the 100-meter, and the high jump. Michael said, “ I am incredibly proud of my own individual events, and of my team! I feel like the Raptors track team got off to a very good start! There is nothing but fun from here!”
Mckenzie Johnson, an 8th grader, also put her full effort winning 1st place in the 4 by 2! Mckenzie placed 4th in her 400 race! She said, “ I am so happy how this season is staring, and I cannot wait for more fun memories with my team!
James Monroe Middle School’s team scored 1st place against four team. The runners gave their efforts and support to themselves and fellow members of their team.
The next meet for the track team is on April 7th against Harrison, Eisenhower, John Adams, Wilson, Taylor, and Jimmy Carter. Good Luck to all the teams!
By:Audrey Vanderhee
Michael Garcia, an 8th grader ran his heart out at this meet, taking 1st in every one of his events! Michael ran the 4 by 1, the 100-meter, and the high jump. Michael said, “ I am incredibly proud of my own individual events, and of my team! I feel like the Raptors track team got off to a very good start! There is nothing but fun from here!”
Mckenzie Johnson, an 8th grader, also put her full effort winning 1st place in the 4 by 2! Mckenzie placed 4th in her 400 race! She said, “ I am so happy how this season is staring, and I cannot wait for more fun memories with my team!
James Monroe Middle School’s team scored 1st place against four team. The runners gave their efforts and support to themselves and fellow members of their team.
The next meet for the track team is on April 7th against Harrison, Eisenhower, John Adams, Wilson, Taylor, and Jimmy Carter. Good Luck to all the teams!
By:Audrey Vanderhee